How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It's a challenging task to replace your car keys especially if it's lost. It is necessary to contact a local locksmith or a dealership to purchase a replacement.

This could cost you a significant amount of money. You can reduce this cost with a company like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

Your keys are essential to your daily routine If they're lost, it can cause a huge inconvenience. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that can assist you in getting your life back on the right track.

We offer both regular and high-security keys duplication. For regular keys, we use a key cutting machine that can duplicate mortise keys or cylinder keys. The key is clamped into a vise, then cut using a blade. The new key is then deburred - rubbed down with a wirebrush that is built into the machine, or manually using the bench grinder to remove any burrs that could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.

When you're dealing with keys that are high-security you will require a special machine designed to cut these keys. The machine is more expensive however, it's also very precise. It is recommended to bring the original key while cutting these keys due to the fact that variations in the form of the key could render it useless.

We utilize Framon two manual origin machines, which are regarded as the most stable and accurate in the business. Some customers have even shared stories of them falling off their work bench to the floor, and performing perfectly. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.

Transponder Programming

If your citroen berlingo replacement key cost has transponders, you'll require a key to be programmed into the system. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car and in the event that a different key is used the on-board computer will not recognise the serial number and will not allow the engine to start.

Normally the moment a car's key is lost the owner will go to their local car dealer to purchase a replacement and have it programmed to the vehicle. This could take anywhere from two and five working days and the original key will be required.

However you can cut down on the cost by getting the key from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, making it possible for you to start your car with the same key. This will save your time and money as you won't have to wait for the dealer to cut a new key.

Making an extra key is easy and can be made on the spot in just a few minutes for Citroen models that were manufactured prior to 2000. The manufacturer has recently added a PIN an actual "security card" similar to the size of a credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. It must be removed from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can help you with this and save you an excursion to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

If the lock or key are damaged, it can result in problems locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can repair the ignition barrel or lock from your home for a fraction of what Citroen dealers charge. We can also create replacement keys if you've lost or stolen your keys.

All Citroen vehicles don't use transponder chips, therefore creating an entirely new key for them is quite straight to do on-site in a matter of minutes. Since 1998 all models need a unique code that is stored in a plastic credit card that is the size of a credit card. It is then placed in the owner's wallet. We can quickly get this code and add a replacement Citroen key to your van for you.

The main issue with newer keys is that the key fob becomes 'out of sync' to your car. We have the tools in our vans to re-synchronize your keys and get you back on the road in no time at all which can save you up to 50% when compared with citroen berlingo key fob dealership costs.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars are designed to operate with a particular key that performs various motions to start. If this process is interrupted by the key being jammed or damaged to the barrel that is used for ignition, your car won't start. It is difficult to remove a damaged or stuck key from the ignition. This should only be performed by professionals. Our technicians can extract your keys without causing damage to your vehicle with tools and grease.

Over time the key and tumblers within the cylinder for ignition wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn the key of your car. The problem can be exacerbated by the weight of your keychains on your keys, which puts extra stress on the tumblers. This is the reason why we suggest that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders tested by our experts before they become unusable.

It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen key at an outlet. They will request keys for replacement which could take as long as five days to arrive. You'll have to return your V5 along with your ID documents to have it programmed into your car. Northside Car Keys can save you money when we visit your office or home to carry out a citroen c4 key fob replacement key replacement (one-time offer) service at a cheaper cost than what the dealer will charge.