Keep An Eye On This: How Citroen Berlingo Van Key Replacement Is Gaining Ground, And What To Do
How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key
It can be a difficult task to replace your car's key, especially if it's been lost. It is necessary to contact an authorized locksmith in your area or a dealership to get a new one.
This could cost you a significant amount of money. It is possible to avoid this by utilizing a service like SR Key Solutions.
Key Cutting
Your keys are vital to your daily life, and when they're lost, it can cause a major inconvenience. Fortunately, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services that can help you get back on the right track.
We provide regular and high security key duplication. For regular keys we employ a key cutting machine that can duplicate mortise or cylinder keys. The key is clamped into an vise, and is then cut using a blade.
citroen berlingo key fob is then deburred. It is then rubbed down using a wirebrush built into the machine, or manually on a bench grinder - to remove any burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.
When you're dealing with high-security keys, you need a special machine that can cut these types of keys. This machine is more expensive, however, it's also very precise. Bring the original key when you get the keys cut. Shape variations could cause the key to be useless.
Framon 2 manual origin machine is known as being the most reliable and stable machine in the industry. Some have told stories about them falling from their workstations and performing perfectly. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.
Transponder Programming
If your Citroen has transponders, you'll need a key programmed to the system. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car and in the event that a different key is employed, the onboard computer cannot recognize the serial number and will not allow the engine to start.
In the normal course, if a lost car key is lost, the owner will visit their local dealer to get a replacement, and have it programmed into their vehicle. This can take between two and five days, and they'll require the original key present.
However you can cut the cost by purchasing keys from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key which allows you to open your vehicle with a brand new key. You will save time and money by not waiting for the car dealer.
Making a spare key is relatively easy and can be made on the spot in a matter of minutes for Citroen models prior to 2000. More recently, the manufacturer has included a PIN code on a security card that is a plastic that is the size of a credit card in the wallet of the owner. This must be removed from the vehicle to program the new key. We can help you with this and you'll be able to avoid the trip to the dealer.
Door Lock Repair
If the lock or key get damaged, it could cause issues locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can visit your home and fix the lock or ignition barrel at a fraction of the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also provide replacement keys in the event that you've lost or stolen one.
Since all Citroens weren't equipped with transponder chips prior 1998, making keys is a simple process that can be completed on the spot in a matter of moments. Since 1998 all models require a unique code which is stored in a plastic card the size of a small credit card, and then kept in the owner's wallet. We can easily obtain this code and add the replacement Citroen key into your vehicle for you.
The key fob could be out of sync with the car. We have the technology in our vans that can re-synchronize your keys and get you back on the road in no time at all - again saving you up to 50% compared with Citroen dealership fees.
Ignition Barrel Repair
Modern cars use a specific key that goes through an array of motions to start. If the key is jammed or damaged the car will not start. It can be difficult to remove a damaged or stuck key from the ignition. This should only be done by a professional. Our experts can take out the keys without damaging your vehicle with tools and lubricant.
With time, the key and tumblers in the ignition cylinder wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn the key of your car. The issue could be made more difficult by having a heavy keychains on your keys, which puts extra stress on the tumblers. We recommend having your Citroen keys and cylinders examined by our experts, before they are deemed unusable.
Finding your Citroen keys replacement at a dealership can be costly and a lengthy process. They will send a replacement key for you which can take up to five days to arrive. Once it arrives, you'll have to return with your V5 and ID documents to have the key programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money when we visit your home or office to carry out the Citroen key replacement service at a lower cost than the dealer would charge.