How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

Key replacement for your car can seem like a daunting task particularly if you've lost yours. You'll need to contact a local locksmith or a dealership to purchase a replacement.

This can cost you a lot of money. You can prevent this with a company like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

Your keys are crucial to your everyday life, and when they're lost, it can cause a huge inconvenience. 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 keys duplicate. We utilize a key-cutting device to duplicate regular keys. The machine can duplicate mortise keys as well as keys made of cylinders. The key is clamped in an vise, and then cut using a blade. The new key is then deburred and using a wirebrush built into the machine, or manually using the bench grinder to remove any burrs that could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.

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

Framon 2 manual-driven machine is known as the most stable and accurate in the market. Some people have told stories about them falling from their work bench and still performing perfectly. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen is fitted with transponder technology, it will require keys that have been programmed to it. The transponder chip that is in every vehicle 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 start.

Normally when a car's key is lost the owner will go to their local car dealer to purchase a replacement and have it programmed into the vehicle. It can take between two to five days. they'll require the original key in their possession.

However, you can cut the cost by getting keys from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key that allows you to start your vehicle with a new key. You'll save time as well as money by not waiting for the car dealer.

Citroen models from before 2000 can be made into spare keys within a few minutes. More recently, the company has incorporated a PIN on a security card that is a plastic similar to 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 be able to avoid going to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

If the lock or key get damaged, it could lead to problems locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock at home for a fraction of what Citroen dealers charge. We can also provide new keys if you've lost or stolen yours.

From 1998 onwards, all citroen c3 key fob not working vehicles did not have transponder chips. Therefore, making a new key for them is a breeze easy and can be completed at the site in a couple of minutes. Since 1998 all models need a unique code that is stored inside a plastic card that is similar to a credit card and kept in the owner's wallet. We are able to quickly locate this code and add an alternative citroen car key fob replacement key to your van for you.

The key fob may be out-of-synchronisation with the car. We have the equipment in our vans to restore synchronisation of your key and get you back on the road in no time at all and save you up to 50% in comparison with Citroen dealer costs.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars work with a certain key that is used to go through a series of motions to begin. If the key is jammed or damaged the car will not start. Removing a damaged or stuck key from the ignition can be difficult and should be handled by an experienced technician. Our experts can remove the keys without damaging your vehicle with tools and grease.

Over time, the key and tumblers in the ignition cylinder may wear out, making it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. A heavy keychain could cause more damage by exerting more pressure on the tumblers. This is why we suggest that you get your Citroen keys and cylinders checked by our experts before they break and become useless.

It can be time-consuming and expensive to replace your citroen dispatch key fob replacement key at a dealer. The dealership will request an alternative key, which could take up to 5 days to arrive. You must bring along your V5 and your ID documents in order to have it programmed into your car. At Northside Car Keys we can help you save money by coming to your workplace or home to carry out an citroen car key cover replacement key service for less than the dealer will charge.