If you look at my thread Ignition Lock Problem and see post #28, you'll read how a local indy helped me out.

The shop is K&B Foriegn Car Service at 2300 U.S.1 in Vero Beach.
772-569-3070.

Long story short, he charged me $20 to remove a key cylinder. Something a competitor said couldn't be done, and to do it his way would be $500. The good guy did it right then and there, the other guy not only wanted $500, but said it would take 3 weeks to order the part.