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Key replacement for your car can seem like a daunting job especially in the event that you've lost your key. It is necessary to contact a local locksmith or dealership for a new key.

However, this can cost a considerable amount of money. It is possible to avoid 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 major inconvenience. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services to assist you in getting your life back on course.

We provide regular and high-security key duplication. For standard keys we employ the key cutting machine which can duplicate mortise or cylinder keys. The key is placed in a vise, and then cut by a knife, then the new key is deburred, scrubbed with a wire-brush built into the machine, or manually using a bench-grinder to remove burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.


When it comes to keys with high security you require a specific machine designed to cut these types of keys. This machine is more expensive but also very accurate. It is a good idea bring the original key with you while cutting these keys because variations in the form of the key could render it useless.

We employ Framon 2 manual originating machines that are regarded as the most stable and accurate in the business. Some users have told tales of them falling off their work bench to the ground and being perfectly fine. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen is fitted with a transponder system it will require an appropriate key programmed to it. This is because the transponder chip is specific to each car. Consequently, if a different key is used, the computer onboard cannot recognize the serial number and therefore will not allow the engine to begin.

Typically, when a loss of a car key is lost the owner should visit their local dealer to obtain the replacement key and be able to program it into the vehicle. This could take between two and five days. they'll need the original key in their possession.

You can save money by purchasing a key at an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key which allows you to open your vehicle with a new key. You'll save time and money by not waiting for the dealer to arrive.

Citroen models from before 2000 can be made into spare keys within two minutes. In recent times, the manufacturer has added a PIN code on a card called a security' the size of credit card that is kept in the owners wallet. It must be removed from the vehicle before we can program the new key, this is something we can easily do for you, and you'll avoid a trip to your dealer.

Door Lock Repair

If the key or lock is damaged, it can cause problems with locking, unlocking, and even launching your vehicle. We can visit your home and fix the barrel of your lock or ignition at much less than the cost of Citroen dealers. www.thekeylab.co.uk can also create spare keys if yours have been lost or stolen.

Up until 1998 all Citroen vehicles didn't have transponder chips, therefore creating the new keys for them is fairly straight simple and can be done on site in a few minutes. Since 1998, all models require a unique code which is stored inside a plastic card that is the size of a small credit card and stored in the owner's wallet. We are able to quickly locate this code and program an alternative Citroen key into your vehicle for you.

A common problem with modern keys is that the key fob becomes 'out of sync' with the car. Our vans can re-synchronize the key and get you on the road quickly. You can save up to 50% off the cost of Citroen dealer services.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars work with a specific key that goes through various motions to start. If the key is jammed or damaged the car won't start. It is difficult to remove a damaged or stuck key from the ignition. This task should only be handled by an expert. Our technicians can extract the keys without damaging your vehicle with tools and the lubricant.

Over time the key and the tumblers in the ignition cylinder may wear out, making it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. A heavy keychain could cause the problem to get worse by putting extra pressure on the tumblers. We recommend that you have your Citroen cylinders and keys checked by our experts prior to when they break or become unusable.

It can be time-consuming and expensive to replace your Citroen key with an outlet. The dealership will request a replacement key, which could take up to 5 days to arrive. When it arrives you will need to go back in with your V5 and ID documents in order to get the key programmed 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.