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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It can be a difficult task to replace your car key, especially if it's been lost. To get a replacement you'll need to contact the local locksmith or dealership.

However, it can cost a fair amount of money. You can avoid this with a company like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

Your keys are vital to your everyday life If they're lost, it could cause major disruption. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services to assist you in getting back on the right path.

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

When you're dealing with keys that are high-security it is necessary to use a machine designed to cut these types of keys. This kind of machine is more expensive than other key duplicating machines, but it is also extremely precise. Bring the original key to get the keys cut. Differences in shape could render the key useless.

We use Framon two manual machines that are known to be the most stable and accurate in the industry. Some customers have even shared stories of them falling off their workstations to the floor, and being perfectly fine. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen is equipped with a transponder system it will require keys that have been programmed to it. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car and should a different key be used the on-board computer will not recognise the serial number and therefore cannot allow the engine to start.

Typically, when a loss of a car key occurs the owner will go to their local dealer for a replacement, and get it programmed into 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, allowing you to start your car with an alternative key. You'll save time as well as money by not having to wait for the car dealer.

Making an extra key is straightforward and can be done on site in just a few minutes for Citroen models that were manufactured prior to 2000. The manufacturer has recently added a PIN an actual "security card" similar to a credit card. It is kept in the wallet of the owner. This must be retrieved from the vehicle before we can program the new key, this is something we are able to do for you and again you will save a trip to your dealer.

Door Lock Repair

When the key or lock is damaged, it could result in problems locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We will come to your location and repair the lock or ignition barrel at much less than the cost of citroen c3 key fob replacement dealers. We can also create spare keys in case yours have been lost or stolen.

All Citroen vehicles didn't have transponder chips, so making an entirely new key for them is pretty straight to do on the spot in just a few minutes. Since 1998, all models require a code which is stored on a plastic 'security card' about the size of an credit card inside the wallet of the owner. We can quickly get this code and add the replacement citroen key fob key into your vehicle for you.

The key fob might be 'out of sync' with your car. We have the tools in our vans to re-synchronize your key and get you back on the road in no time at all which can save you up to 50% when compared with citroen c1 replacement key cost dealership costs.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars come with keys that go through a series of motions in order to start. If the key is jammed or damaged, your car won't start. It can be difficult to remove a damaged or stuck key from the ignition. This should only be performed by an experienced professional. Using tools and lubrication, our specialists can carefully remove your keys from the barrel of your ignition without any further damage to your car.

Over time the key and the tumblers inside the ignition cylinder can wear out and make it difficult, or even impossible to turn the car key. The problem can be exacerbated by the weight of your keychains on your keys, which causes extra stress on the tumblers. We suggest having your citroen c4 replacement key keys and cylinders checked by our experts, prior to they become unusable.

It can be time-consuming and expensive to replace your Citroen key with the dealer. They will request a replacement key for you which could take up to five days to arrive. Once it arrives, you'll need to go back in with your V5 and ID documents to program the key into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by visiting your home or workplace to complete the Citroen replacement key service at a lower cost than what a dealer would charge.