the ignition switch wouldn't turn on, I tried several times during the day.

I like that. I was expecting the key to snap off. That guy should be thanking Al Gore.

Tow truck drops off a fairly late model Saturn at the shop with ignition lock - locked up!.. Well after trying all the usual stuff, WD-40, wiggling key and jerking on wheel, I remembered seeing the rubber mallet trick on YouTube, I tried it and I'll be dammed, it worked!!.. On that one anyway. I thought after ALL these years I'd seen it all... NOPE!

I did try moving side to side, but it was also locked. I didn't try tilt up & down.