How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It's a challenging task to replace your car's key particularly if it's lost. You'll need to call a local locksmith or dealership to get a new one.

This could cost you a lot of money. You can avoid this issue by hiring a service like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

When you lose your keys, it could be a major inconvenience. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services to help you get your life back on track.

We provide regular and high security keys duplicate. For standard keys, we use an instrument for cutting keys that can duplicate mortise or keys made of cylinders. The key is clamped in an vise, and then cut using a blade. The new key is then deburred - using a wirebrush integrated into the machine, or manually on a bench grinder to remove any burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.

When you're dealing with keys that are high-security it is necessary to use a machine that is specifically designed to cut these types of keys. This machine is more expensive, however, it's also very precise. It is recommended to bring the original key with you when cutting these keys because differences in the form of the key could render it useless.

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

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen has a transponder, you will require a key that is programmed to the system. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car, and if a different key is employed, the onboard computer cannot recognize the serial number and therefore cannot allow the engine to start.

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

However you can cut the cost by purchasing a key from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key and allow you to start your vehicle with a brand new key. This will save your time and money as you don't have to sit for the car dealer to make a replacement.

Citroen models prior to 2000 can be converted into spare keys within a few minutes. In recent times, the manufacturer has incorporated a PIN on a'security card' made of plastic which is about the size of a credit card inside the owners wallet. The card must be removed from the vehicle before we can program the new key. This is something we can do for you and again you'll avoid a trip to your dealer.

Door Lock Repair

If the key or lock is damaged, it can cause problems with locking, unlocking, and even launching your vehicle. We can come to your home and fix the ignition barrel or lock at a fraction of the cost of citroen c3 key replacement (look these up) dealers. We can also make spare keys if the ones you have been lost or stolen.

All Citroen vehicles didn't have transponder chips, therefore creating a new key for them is pretty straight to do on the spot in just a few minutes. Since 1998 all models require a unique code which is stored inside a plastic card that is that is the size of a credit card and stored in the owner's wallet. We can easily obtain this code and program the replacement Citroen key into your vehicle for you.

A common problem with modern keys is that the fob becomes 'out of sync' to your car. We have the tools in our vans to restore synchronisation of 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 dealership costs.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars have a key that goes through a series of movements to start. If the key is damaged or jammed your car won't begin. Removing a damaged or stuck key from the ignition could be difficult and should only be handled by a professional. Our experts can take out your keys without causing damage to your vehicle with tools and grease.

Over time, the keys and tumblers within the ignition cylinder wear out making it difficult or impossible to turn your car key. A heavy keychain can make the issue worse by exerting more pressure on the tumblers. We suggest having your Citroen keys and cylinders checked by our experts, before they break and become useless.

It can be time-consuming and expensive to replace your Citroen key with an authorized dealer. The dealership will request a new key, which could take up to 5 days to arrive. You'll have to bring along your V5 and your ID documents to get it programmed into your car. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by visiting your workplace or at home to perform the citroen berlingo van key replacement replacement key service for less than what a dealer would charge.