Key won't turn after getting hit

[Jrssampson]

I was parked on my street and I came out this morning to find my car had been hit. I left it in gear with the parking break on because I was parked on a hill. I tried to start it to move it into my driveway but the key won't turn in the ignition. Any help?

[Jrssampson]

Delete- figured it ouy

[2mAn]

Delete- figured it ouy

spill the beans, what happened ;D

[Jrssampson]

Jiggled the steering wheel... I'm an idiot :/

[Jrssampson]

Buuuut any advice on how to go about fixing this would be appreciated

[flyboyx]

sorry to hear about your ix. That really sucks. Do you have comprehensive insurance? File a claim. They will probably try to total it.

[dewme5]

Buuuut any advice on how to go about fixing this would be appreciated

Usually if there is any pressure on the steering wheel, it will push against the steering / key lock. Your car was turned a little bit from the wreck, turning the front tires, putting pressure on the lock.

[delatlanta1281]

Heres a good story about being an idiot that should make you feel better.
A couple years ago I went out and got complely shit canned. I know, I know, no big surprise. Well the next day , hung over I go to start my car. Its hot outside, so I go to roll the power windows down and nothing happens. No power at all. I freak out, I have an e36 switch retrofit, so I am thinking its that, but then again both go bad at the same time? No way. Long story short, after checking the fuses, removing a door panel, screaming jumping up and down I figured out what the culprit was. Me and my stupidity.

[Sailor37]

jiggled the steering wheel... I'm an idiot :/

+1

[Jrssampson]

Anybody think a body shop could get this out? Or would a smarter choice just having it totaled?

[dewme5]

Looks like the door and trunk are fine. That's certainly something a good shop can easily handle.