10 Untrue Answers To Common Citroen Berlingo Van Key Replacement Questions Do You Know The Right Ones?

How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

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

This could 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 vital to your daily routine, and when they're lost, it can cause major disruption. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services to help you get your life back on course.

We offer regular and high-security keys for duplication. We employ a key-cutting machine to duplicate standard keys. The machine can duplicate mortise keys or keys that are cylinders. The key is held in a vise, and is then cut using a blade. The new key is then deburred - then rubbed down using a wirebrush built into the machine, or manually using a bench grinder to remove burrs that could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.

You require a machine that is designed to cut high-security keys. The machine is more expensive, however, it's also very precise. It's a good idea to bring the original key with you when cutting the keys, as differences in the form of the key could render it useless.

citroen berlingo key replacement use Framon two manual origin machines, which are regarded as the most stable and accurate in the industry. Some people have even told stories of them falling off their work bench to the floor and functioning perfectly. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.

Transponder Programming

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

Typically, when a loss of a car key is lost, the owner will visit their local dealer in order to obtain a replacement, and get it programmed into the vehicle. This could take between two to five days. they'll require the original key with them.

You can save money by buying keys from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, enabling you to start your car with the same key. This will save you time and money because you won't have to wait for the car dealer to cut a new key.

Citroen pre-2000 models can be converted into spare keys in a few minutes. Recently, the manufacturer has incorporated a PIN on a security card that is a plastic similar to a credit card in the owners wallet. This needs to be retrieved from the vehicle before we can program the new key, this is something that we can do for you and again you'll not have to go to your dealer.

Door Lock Repair

If the lock or key become damaged it can lead to problems locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock at your home for a fraction of what Citroen dealers charge. We can also create replacement keys in the event that you've lost or stolen yours.

From 1998 onwards, all Citroen vehicles didn't come with transponder chips, so making a new key for them is quite straight simple and can be done at the site in a couple of minutes. Since 1998 all models require a unique code that is stored in a plastic card the size of a small credit card, and then kept in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly obtain the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you.

The key fob could be 'out of sync' with your car. Our vans are able to re-synchronize the key and get you back on the road quickly. You can save up to 50% off the cost of Citroen dealer services.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars come with a key that goes through a series of movements to start. If this is interrupted by a jammed key or damage to the barrel of the ignition, your car will not start. Removal of a damaged or stuck key from the ignition can be difficult and should be handled by an experienced technician. Our experts can remove your keys without damaging your car with tools and the lubricant.

Over time the tumblers and key in the ignition cylinder could wear out and make it difficult, or even impossible to turn the car key. The issue could be made more difficult by the weight of your keychains on your keys, which puts extra stress on the tumblers. We suggest having your Citroen cylinders and keys checked by our experts, before they break or become unusable.

The process of getting your Citroen keys replacement at a dealership can be expensive and time-consuming process. They will order keys for replacement which could take as long as five days to arrive. Once it arrives, you'll need to enter the car with your V5 and ID documents in order to have the key inserted into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by coming to your workplace or home to complete the Citroen replacement key service for a much lower price than what the dealer would charge.