How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It's a challenging task to replace your car keys, especially if it's been lost. To get a new one you'll have to contact a local dealership or locksmith.

However, this could cost you a significant amount of money. You can avoid this with a company like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

Your keys are essential to your daily life, and when they're lost, it could cause a huge inconvenience. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that will help you get your life back on track.

We provide both regular and high-security keys duplicate. For regular keys we employ an instrument for cutting keys that can duplicate mortise keys or keys made of cylinders. The key is placed in a vise, and then cut with a blade, then the new key is cleaned with a wire-brush built in the machine or manually in a bench grinder to remove burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.

You require a machine that is designed to cut high-security keys. This kind of machine is more expensive than other key duplicate machines, but it is also extremely precise. It is a good idea to bring the original key with you when cutting these keys, as differences in the shape of the key could make it unusable.

Framon 2 manual origin machine is known as being the most stable and accurate machine in the industry. Some have told stories about them falling from their work bench and still being fine. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.

Transponder Programming

If your citroen berlingo key has transponder, you'll require a programed key to the system. The transponder chip in each vehicle is unique. If an alternative key was used, the on-board computer would not recognise the serial numbers and the engine wouldn't begin.

Normally, when a car key is lost, the owner will go to the local dealer to get a new one and have it programmed to the vehicle. It could take between two and five days. they will need to have the original key on hand.

You can save money by purchasing a key from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key and allow you to start your car with a fresh key. You will save time and money by not waiting for the car dealer.

Making a spare key is relatively simple and can be completed on-site in just a few minutes for citroen dispatch key fob replacement models that were manufactured prior to 2000. The manufacturer recently added a PIN to an actual "security card" that is the size of an ordinary credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. This must be retrieved from the vehicle before we can program the new key, this is something we can easily do for you and you will save a trip to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

If the lock or key are damaged, it can cause issues locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock in your home at a fraction of the cost Citroen dealers charge. We can also create spare keys if yours have been lost or stolen.

Prior to 1998, all Citroen vehicles didn't come with transponder chips, therefore creating the new keys for them is pretty straight easy and can be completed on site in a few minutes. Since 1998, all models require the use of a code that is stored on a'security card' about the size of an credit card inside the wallet of the owner. We can quickly obtain the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you.

The key fob might become 'out-of-sync' with the car. We have the technology in our vans to restore synchronisation of your key and get you back on the road in no time at all - again saving you up to 50% compared with Citroen dealership costs.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars have a key that goes through a series motions to start. If the key is damaged or jammed the car won't start. Extracting a stuck or broken key from the ignition could be difficult and should only be done by an expert. Our experts can take out your keys without causing damage to your car using tools and oil.

Over time the tumblers and key in the ignition cylinder may wear out and make it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. This issue can be exacerbated by a heavy keychain that places extra stress on the tumblers. We suggest that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders examined by our experts, prior to they break and become useless.

It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen key at the dealer. The dealership will then order a new key, which can take up to 5 days to arrive. You will need to bring along your V5 and Citroen Key Replacement your ID documents to get it programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money if we come to your home or office to complete a Citroen key replacement service at a cheaper cost than what the dealer will charge.