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How to Get a citroen dispatch replacement key Replacement Key

It's not an easy task to replace your car keys, especially if it's been lost. To obtain a replacement you'll need to contact a local dealership or locksmith.

This could cost you a lot 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 could be a major hassle. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that can help you get your life back on the right track.

We provide regular and high security key duplicate. For standard keys we use an instrument for cutting keys that can duplicate mortise keys or cylinder keys. The key is held in a vise, and is then cut using a blade. The new key is then deburred. It is using a wirebrush that is built into the machine, or manually using an industrial bench grinder - to remove burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.

When it comes to high-security keys you will require a special machine that can cut these types of keys. The machine is more expensive but also very accurate. Bring the original key when you receive the keys cut. Differences in shape could render the key useless.

We employ Framon two manual machines, which are known to be the most stable and accurate in the market. Some customers have even shared stories of them falling off their workstations to the ground and performing perfectly. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.

Transponder Programming

If your citroen Car key Fob Replacement has transponder, you'll need a key programmed to the system. The transponder chip inside each car is unique. If an alternative key was used, the on-board computer would not recognise the serial numbers and the engine would not begin.

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

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

Making a spare key is relatively easy and can be made on site in a matter of minutes for Citroen models before 2000. The manufacturer recently added a pin to the form of a plastic "security card" the size of an ordinary credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. This must be removed from the vehicle to program the new key. We can help you with this and save you a trip to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

When the lock or key are damaged, it can lead to problems locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can come to your home and fix the ignition barrel or lock at less than the cost of citroen berlingo van key dealers. We can also create spare keys if yours have been stolen or lost.

Up until 1998 all Citroen vehicles don't use transponder chips, so making a new key for them is fairly straight forward and can be done on-site in a matter of minutes. Since 1998, all models require an unique code that's stored on a card similar to a credit card, and then kept in the owner's wallet. We can quickly obtain this code and add the replacement Citroen key to your van for you.

A common problem with newer keys is that the fob loses its sync' to your car. We have the technology in our vans that can re-synchronize your keys and get you back on the road in no time and also save you up to 50% when compared with Citroen dealer costs.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars are designed to work with a specific key which goes through a series of motions to begin. If the key is jammed or damaged, your car won't start. Extracting a stuck or broken key from the ignition can be difficult and should be done by a professional. Our technicians can extract keys without damaging your vehicle using tools and lubricant.

Over time, the key and tumblers in the cylinder for ignition could wear out, making it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. The issue can be made worse due to the weight of the keychains on your keys, which causes extra stress on the tumblers. This is the reason we suggest that you have your citroen c3 car key fob replacement keys and cylinders tested by our experts before they break and become useless.

It is time-consuming and costly to replace your citroen c4 grand picasso key fob replacement key at a dealer. They will purchase an alternative key for you which can take up to five days to arrive. You must return with your V5 and the ID documents to get it programmed into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by coming to your workplace or at home to complete the citroen c2 key fob replacement key service for much less than what a dealer would charge.