How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

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

This could cost you a significant amount of money. It is possible to avoid this with a company like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

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

We provide regular and high security key duplication. For standard keys we employ an instrument for cutting keys that can duplicate mortise or keys made of cylinders. The key is held in the vise, and then cut with a knife. The new key is then deburred. It is by rubbing it down with a wirebrush built into the machine, or manually on a bench grinder to remove burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.

When it comes to keys with high security, you need a special machine that is designed to cut these keys. This kind of machine is more expensive than other key duplicating machines, but it's also very accurate. Bring the original key when you get the keys cut. Modifications in shape can render the key useless.

Framon 2 manual originating machine is regarded as the most stable and accurate machine in the business. There are a few who have told stories about them falling from their work bench, but performing perfectly. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.

Transponder Programming

If your citroen c1 key fob has a transponder system it will require an appropriate key programmed to it. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car and when a different key is used, the computer onboard cannot recognize the serial number and therefore cannot allow the engine to begin.

Normaly, when a lost car key occurs the owner will go to their local dealer to obtain the replacement key and have it programmed into their vehicle. It can take between two to five working days and the original key will be required.

You can save money by purchasing a key from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key, allowing you to start your car with a fresh key. You'll save time as well as money by not having to wait for the car dealer.

Making a spare key is simple and can be completed on the spot within a matter of minutes for Citroen models before 2000. The manufacturer recently added a pin to the form of a plastic "security card" which is about the size of an ordinary credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. This needs to be removed from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can do this for you, and you'll save an excursion to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

If the lock or key is damaged, it could lead to problems locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can repair the ignition barrel or lock from your home at a fraction of the cost citroen c1 key replacement dealers charge. We can also create replacement car keys citroen berlingo keys in the event that you've lost or stolen your keys.

Prior to 1998, all citroen key replacement cost vehicles don't use transponder chips. Therefore, making a new key for them is a breeze forward and can be done on the spot in just a few minutes. Since 1998 all models require a unique code which is stored in a plastic card the size of a small credit card. It is then placed in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly obtain this code and add the replacement citroen c4 key fob not working key to your van for you.

The key fob may be out of sync with the car. We have the equipment in our vans that can re-synchronize your keys and get you back on the road in no time - again saving you up to 50% in comparison with Citroen dealership fees.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars come with keys that go through a series of movements to start. If this is interrupted due to a damaged or jammed key, or damage to the barrel of the ignition, your car will not start. Extracting a stuck or broken key from the ignition could be difficult and should only be handled by a professional. Using tools and lubrication, our experts will carefully remove your keys from the barrel of your ignition without causing any further damage to your vehicle.

Over time, the keys and the tumblers inside the ignition cylinder wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn the key of your car. The issue can be made worse by having a heavy keychain on your keys which adds extra stress to the tumblers. We recommend that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders examined by our experts before they are deemed unusable.

Getting your Citroen keys changed at a dealership could be expensive and time-consuming process. The dealership will then order a new key, which could take up to 5 days to arrive. You'll have to return with your V5 and your ID documents to have it programmed into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by visiting your workplace or at home to carry out a citroen dispatch key fob replacement; great site, replacement key service for much less than what the dealer would charge.