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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

The replacement of your car key can appear like a daunting endeavor, especially if you've lost yours. To get a replacement, you'll need to call an authorized locksmith or a local dealer.

This could cost you a significant amount of money. You can prevent this from happening by utilizing a company such as SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

Keys are an integral part of your daily routine, and when they're lost, it can cause major disruption. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services to help you get back on your way.

We offer both regular and high-security key duplicate. We use a key cutting machine to duplicate keys that are regular. This machine can duplicate mortise keys and key cylinders. The key is placed in a vise and cut by a blade, then the new key is cleaned with a wire-brush built inside the machine or using a bench grinder to remove any burrs that may be sharp and harm the lock.

You need a machine designed to cut high-security keys. The machine is more expensive but it's also extremely precise. It is recommended to bring the original key when getting these keys cut since variations in the form of the key could make it unusable.

Framon 2 manual-driven machine is considered to be the most stable and accurate in the industry. There are a few who have told stories of them falling off their work bench and still functioning perfectly. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen has transponder, you'll need a key programmed to the system. The transponder chip in each vehicle is unique to each car. If an alternative key was used, 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 the local dealer to purchase a replacement and then have it programmed to the vehicle. This could take between two and five days, and the original key will be required.

However, you can cut the cost by purchasing keys from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, enabling you to start your car with another key. This will save you time and money as you won't need to wait for the car dealer to cut a new key.

Citroen models from before 2000 can be converted into spare keys within two minutes. The manufacturer has recently added a pin to a plastic "security card" which is about the size of a small 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 we can easily accomplish for you and you'll save a trip to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

When the key or lock get damaged, it could cause problems locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can visit your location and fix the lock or ignition barrel at less than the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also create spare keys if the ones you have been lost or stolen.

Since all Citroens were not equipped with transponder chips prior 1998, creating keys is a simple procedure that can be accomplished on-site in just a few minutes. Since 1998 all models require an unique code that's stored in a plastic credit card similar to a credit card. It is then placed in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly access the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you.

The key fob could become 'out-of-sync' with the car. www.thekeylab.co.uk have the equipment in our vans to re-synchronise your keys and get you back on the road in a matter of minutes which can save you up to 50% when compared with Citroen dealership charges.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars are designed to work with a certain key that is used to go through various motions to begin. If this is interrupted by a damaged or jammed key, or damage to the ignition barrel then the car will not start. The removal of a broken or stuck key from the ignition can be difficult and should only be done by an expert. Our experts can take out keys without damaging your car using tools and grease.

Over time, the key and tumblers in the ignition cylinder may wear out and make it difficult, or even impossible to turn the car key. The issue could be made more difficult by having a heavy keychain that puts extra stress on the tumblers. We recommend that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders inspected by our experts before they break and become useless.

Finding your Citroen keys replacement at a dealership can be costly and a lengthy process. The dealership will send you the replacement key, which could take up to 5 days to arrive. When it arrives you will need to go back in with your V5 and ID documents to have the key inserted into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can help you save money by coming to your workplace or at home to perform the Citroen replacement key service at a lower cost than what the dealer charges.