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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key It's not an easy task to replace your car key particularly if it's lost. You'll need to call a local locksmith or dealership for a new key. This could cost you a lot of money. You can prevent this from happening by hiring a service like SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting When you lose your keys, it could be a major hassle. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services to assist you in getting back on the right track. We offer regular and high-security keys for duplication. citroen berlingo key utilize a key-cutting device to duplicate keys that are regular. This machine can duplicate mortise keys or cylinder keys. The key is put in a vise and cut with a blade then the new key is deburred—scrubbed using a wire brush 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. This type of machine is more expensive than other key duplicate machines, but it's also extremely precise. It is recommended to bring the original key with you when cutting these keys, as variations in the shape of the key could render it useless. We use Framon 2 manual originating machines, which are known to be the most reliable and stable in the industry, some clients have even told tales of them falling off their work benches to the ground and being perfectly fine. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift. Transponder Programming If your Citroen has transponder systems, it will require keys that have been programmed to it. The transponder chip in each car is unique to each car. If you used a different key the computer on board would not recognise the serial numbers and the engine would not begin. Normally, when a lost car key is lost the owner must visit their local dealer to obtain an alternative key, and then get it programmed into the vehicle. This can take anywhere between two and five days, and the original key will be required. However you can reduce the cost by buying the key from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, allowing you to start your car with an alternative key. This will save you time and money as you won't have to stand for the dealer to create a replacement. Making an extra key is easy and can be done on site in a matter of minutes for Citroen models before 2000. The manufacturer has recently added a PIN to the plastic “security card” the size of a small credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. This needs to be retrieved from the vehicle before we can program the new key, this is something we can do for you, and you'll not have to go to your dealer. Door Lock Repair When the key or lock is damaged, it could cause issues locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can repair the ignition barrel or lock in your home at a fraction of the cost Citroen dealers charge. We can also provide new keys if you've lost or stolen your keys. Prior to 1998, all Citroen vehicles didn't have transponder chips, therefore creating a new key for them is fairly straight easy and can be completed on-site in a matter of minutes. Since 1998, all models need the use of a code that is stored on a plastic “security card' about the size of a credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. We can easily obtain this code and program an alternative Citroen key to your van for you. The key fob may be 'out of sync' with your car. Our vans are equipped to re-synchronize the key and get you on the road in no time. You can save up to 50% over the cost of Citroen dealer services. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars come with a key that goes through a series of motions in order to start. If this process is interrupted by a jammed key or damage to the barrel that is used for ignition, the car will not start. Removing a damaged or stuck key from the ignition could be tricky and should only be done by a professional. With the help of tools and lubrication our experts can safely remove your keys from the ignition barrel without causing further damage to your car. Over time, the keys and the tumblers inside the cylinder of ignition can wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn the car key. This issue can be exacerbated by a heavy keychain that causes extra stress on the tumblers. We recommend having your Citroen keys and cylinders inspected by our experts before they are deemed unusable. Finding your Citroen keys changed at a dealership could be costly and time-consuming process. They will purchase keys for replacement which can take up to five days to arrive. When it arrives you will have to return with your V5 and ID documents to get the key programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money by having us visit your office or home to perform an Citroen key replacement service for a lower cost than what the dealer will charge.