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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 11:51 PM
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Need advice fast! (cross post)

I'll cut to the chase. I was getting some work done tonight and my mechanic destroyed my wheel lock, the wheel lock key, and damaged my brand new wheel while trying to take the wheel off the car. He was using an impact gun on all the wheels and could not get this last lock off. I believe he screwed up some how (I have 2 keys- 1 for my Splinedrives and 1 for the locks). Not sure what he did wrong, but I put the lugnuts and wheel locks on myself using a torque wrench set to 82 ft/lbs. I'm always very careful with my wheels. He thinks I either overtightened the lock (not possible) or crossthreaded it (very unlikely). My problem is the damaged lock is still on my wheel and won't come off. I also currently have no wheel lock key to install the remaining lock on the other wheel. He tried everything he had in his garage to get it off and it wouldn't budge. He said his last resort would be to take a torch to the lock (and further damage the wheel) or bring it to a wheel/tire shop.

What do I do?! Where should I bring it?! Can anyone recommend a place in NYC/LI?
 
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