Caution: heavy key chains can damage your ignition switch

Do you carry all your keys on the same key chain? If so, you would be wise to remove your car key from the bunch. The heavy weight of multiple keys will place a burden on the car key, and therefore the ignition switch, while driving.

As you accumulate miles behind the wheel, the weight of a bundle of keys, together with the effects from bumps and vibrations, can cause the lock housing to wear prematurely and eventually lead to your vehicle’s starter failing. In extreme cases, the ignition switch is tugged out and the motor shuts off.

To keep your ignition switch in good working order for many years, keep your car key on a light key chain that holds no more than one or two other keys. Heeding this advice could spare you a huge expense in the long run.