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Here’s one you might not have thought about. Would you believe that having too much weight hanging from your keychain can harm your car? That’s right, the constant motion of it swinging back and forth can eventually wear out your ignition switch, meaning you’ll have to replace it.

How much does it cost to replace an ignition switch? Expect to spend between $150-$250, including both parts and labor. If you try to turn the key and it seems to stick, or if you have trouble pulling it out, this is an early sign that it is beginning to fail.

Thankfully, by lightening the number of keys, trinkets, and fobs you are packing, you can add years to the life of your ignition switch.