How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It's a challenging task to replace the car key, especially if it's been lost. To obtain a replacement it is necessary to call an authorized locksmith or a local dealer.

However, it can cost you a significant amount of money. You can prevent this from happening by working with a company like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

When you lose your keys, it can be a major inconvenience. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services that can assist you in getting back on the right track.

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

When you're dealing with high-security keys, you need a special machine designed to cut these keys. This type of machine is more expensive than other key duplicate machines, but it's also very precise. Bring the original key when you get these keys cut. Differences in shape could make the key unusable.

We use Framon two manual-driven machines that are regarded as the most stable and accurate in the market. Some customers have even shared stories of them falling off their work benches to the floor, and remaining perfectly safe. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.

Transponder Programming

If your citroen c5 key fob has transponder, you'll require a key to be programmed into the system. The transponder chip used in each car is unique. If a different key was used, the on-board computer will not recognize the serial numbers and the engine would not start.

In the normal course, if a lost car key occurs the owner should visit their local dealer to obtain an alternative key, and then be able to program it into the vehicle. This could take anywhere from two to five working days, and the original key will be required.

However you can reduce the cost by buying the key from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key, allowing you to start your car with a fresh key. This will save you time and money as you won't have to wait for the car dealer to make a replacement.

Making a spare key is easy and can be done on the spot within a matter of minutes for Citroen models pre-2000. The manufacturer recently added a PIN the plastic "security card" that is the size of the size of a credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. The card must be removed from the vehicle before we can program the new key, this is something we are able to accomplish for you and you'll save a trip to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

If the lock or key is damaged, it could cause problems when locking, unlocking or even launching your vehicle. We can come to your location and fix the lock or ignition barrel at less than the cost of citroen xsara key dealers. We can also create spare keys if the ones you have been stolen or lost.

Prior to 1998, all Citroen vehicles did not have transponder chips, therefore creating an entirely new key for them is pretty straight to do on site in a few minutes. Since 1998 all models require an unique code that's stored in a plastic credit card that is the size of a credit card, and then kept in the owner's wallet. We can quickly get the code and program your replacement citroen c2 key van key for you.

The main issue with modern keys is that the fob loses its sync' to your Car unlock tool. Our vans can re-synchronize the key and get you back on the road quickly. You can save up to 50% on the cost of Citroen dealer services.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars come with keys that go through a series motions to start. If this is interrupted due to a jammed key or damage to the barrel that is used for ignition, your car will not start. Removing a damaged or stuck 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 car.

Over time the key and tumblers in the ignition cylinder wear out making it difficult or impossible to turn your car keys. A heavy keychain can make the problem worse by exerting more pressure on the tumblers. We suggest that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders examined by our experts, before they break and become useless.

The process of getting your citroen ds3 remote key replacement keys replacement at a dealership can be a costly and time-consuming process. The dealership will send you a new key, which can take up to 5 days to arrive. You must return your V5 along with the ID documents to get it programmed into your car. At Northside Car Keys we can help you save money by coming to your workplace or home to complete a citroen c3 key fob replacement replacement key service for less than what the dealer would charge.