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Key replacement for your car can seem like a daunting job especially in the event that you've lost your key. It is necessary to contact an authorized locksmith in your area or a dealership for a new key.

But, it could cost a considerable amount of money. You can avoid this by using a service like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

Your keys are essential to your daily life If they're lost, it can cause major disruption. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services to help you get your life back on the right track.

We provide regular and high-security key duplication. We utilize a key-cutting device to duplicate standard keys. The machine can duplicate mortise keys or key cylinders. The key is put in a vise and cut by a knife, then the new key is deburred--scrubbed with a wire-brush built inside the machine or using a bench grinder to remove burrs that could be sharp and damage the lock.

When you're dealing with high-security keys you require a specific machine that can cut these types of keys. This type of machine is more expensive than other key duplicate machines, however it is also very accurate. It is a good idea bring the original key while cutting these keys because differences in the form of the key could make it unusable.

Framon 2 manual-driven machine is known as the most stable and accurate machine in the market. Many have shared stories of them falling off their work bench but being fine. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.

Transponder Programming

If your citroen berlingo spare key has transponders, you will require a key to be programmed into the system. The transponder chip inside each vehicle is unique to each car. If you used a different key, the on-board computer would not be able to recognize the serial numbers and the engine would not begin.

Normally when a car's key is lost the owner will head to their local car dealer to get a replacement and then have it programmed to the vehicle. This can take anywhere between two and five working days and the original key will be required.

You can save money by buying a key at an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, allowing you to start your vehicle with an alternative key. This will save you time and money as you won't need to wait for the car dealer to cut a new key.

Making an extra key is easy and can be done on the spot in a matter of minutes for citroen picasso key fob models before 2000. More recently, the company has put a PIN number on a'security card' made of plastic' the size of a credit card inside the wallet of the owner. This needs to be removed from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can help you with this, and you'll save the trip to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

If the lock or key is damaged, it can cause problems with locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock from your home at a fraction of the cost Citroen dealers charge. We can also create replacement citroen key fob keys if you have lost or stolen yours.

From 1998 onwards, all citroen dispatch key fob programming vehicles did not have transponder chips, therefore creating an entirely new key for them is quite straight forward and can be done on-site in a matter of minutes. Since 1998, all models require a unique code that is stored inside a plastic card that is similar to a credit card and kept in the owner's wallet. We can easily obtain this code and add a replacement Citroen key to your van for you.

The key fob can be out-of-synchronisation with the car. We have the technology in our vans that can re-synchronize your keys and get you back on the road in a matter of minutes and save you up to 50% in comparison with Citroen dealership costs.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars are designed to use a specific key which goes through several motions in order to begin. If this is interrupted due to the key being jammed or damaged to the barrel of the ignition, your car will not start. It is difficult to remove a broken or stuck key from the ignition. This task should be performed by an experienced professional. With the help of tools and lubrication our experts will carefully remove your keys from the barrel of your ignition without any further damage to your vehicle.

Over time the key and tumblers within the ignition cylinder can wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn your car key. The issue could be made more difficult by the weight of your keychain attached to your keys that adds extra stress to the tumblers. We suggest that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders inspected by our experts, prior to they are deemed unusable.

The process of getting your Citroen keys replacement at a dealership can be expensive and time-consuming process. They will purchase a replacement key for you that can take up to five days to arrive. When it arrives you will be required to come back with your V5 and ID documents to get the key programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money by having us come to your home or office to perform an Citroen key replacement service at a lower cost than what the dealer will charge.