How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It's a challenging task to replace your car's key in particular if it's lost. You'll have to contact a local locksmith or dealership to get a new one.

This can cost you a lot of money. You can prevent this from happening by using a company like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

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

We offer regular and high-security keys for duplication. We use a key-cutting machine to duplicate regular keys. This machine can duplicate mortise keys or key cylinders. The key is put in a vise and cut with a blade then the new key is deburred, scrubbed with a wire brush that is built in the machine or manually using a bench-grinder to remove any burrs that may be sharp and damage the lock.

You need a machine designed to cut high-security keys. This kind of machine is more expensive than other key duplicating machines, but it is also extremely precise. Bring the original key with you when you get the keys cut. Differences in shape could make the key unusable.

We utilize Framon two manual-driven machines, which are regarded as the most stable and accurate in the business. Some clients have even told tales of them falling off their work bench to the floor, and remaining perfectly safe. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen has transponder systems, it will require a key that has been programmed to it. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car. in the event that a different key is employed, the onboard computer cannot recognize the serial number and cannot allow the engine to start.

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

However you can cut down on the cost by purchasing keys from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key that allows you to start your car with a fresh key. You'll save time and money by not waiting for the dealer to arrive.

Citroen models before 2000 can be made into spare keys within two minutes. The manufacturer recently added a pin to an actual "security card" the size of the size of a credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. It must be removed from the vehicle before we can program the new key, this is something that we can do for you and you'll not have to go to your dealer.

Door Lock Repair

When the lock or key get damaged, it could result in problems locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can come to your location and repair the lock or ignition barrel at only a fraction of the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also make spare keys in case yours have been lost or stolen.

All Citroen vehicles didn't come with transponder chips, therefore creating an entirely new key for them is quite straight easy and can be completed on site in a few minutes. Since 1998, all models require an unique code that's stored on a card similar to a credit card and kept in the wallet of the owner. We are able to quickly locate the code and program your replacement citroen relay key fob van key for you.

The key fob can be 'out of sync' with your car. We have the tools in our vans to restore synchronisation of your key and get you back on the road in no time at all - again saving you as much as 50% when compared with Citroen dealership costs.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars come with keys that go through a series of motions to start. If this is interrupted due to 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 broken or stuck key from the ignition. This should only be performed by a professional. Our experts can take out your keys without causing damage to your vehicle using tools and grease.

Over time the tumblers and key in the cylinder for ignition could wear out and make it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. A heavy keychain can cause more damage by exerting more pressure on the tumblers. This is the reason why we suggest that you get your citroen berlingo key fob keys and cylinders tested by our experts before they become unusable.

It can be time-consuming and expensive to replace your Citroen key with an outlet. They will purchase the replacement key for you that can take up to five days to arrive. When it arrives you will need to enter the car with your V5 and ID documents to have the key inserted into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by coming to your home or workplace to complete a citroen c1 car key replacement replacement key service for Remote battery a much lower price than the dealer will charge.