Five People You Must Know In The Citroen Berlingo Van Key Replacement Industry How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It's a challenging task to replace your car's key especially if it's lost. You'll need to call 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 using a service such as SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

Keys are an integral part of your daily life, and when they're lost, it could create a significant inconvenience. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services to help you get back on the right track.

We offer regular and high-security key duplication. For regular keys we use the key cutting machine which can duplicate mortise or keys made of cylinders. The key is put in a vise, and then cut by a knife, then the new key is deburred--scrubbed with a wire brush built inside the machine or with a bench grinder. This is to remove any burrs that may be sharp and harm the lock.

It is necessary to have a machine designed to cut high-security keys. This type of machine is more expensive than other key duplicating machines, but it's also extremely precise. Bring the original key when you receive the keys cut. Differences in shape could cause the key to be useless.

Framon 2 manual machine is known as being the most reliable and stable machine in the industry. Many have shared stories of them falling off their work bench and still performing perfectly. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen has a transponder system it will require keys that have been programmed to it. The transponder chip inside each car is unique to each car. If an alternative key was used the computer on board would not be able to recognize the serial numbers and the engine wouldn't start.

In the normal course, if a lost car key is lost the owner will go to their local dealer to get the replacement key and have it programmed into the vehicle. It can take between two and five days. they'll need the original key with them.

However you can cut down on the cost by getting a key from an auto locksmith. how much is a replacement citroen key can cut and program the key for you, enabling you to start your vehicle with the same key. You'll save time and money by not having to wait for the dealer to arrive.

Making an extra key is easy and can be made on-site within a matter of minutes for Citroen models pre-2000. The manufacturer has recently added a PIN the plastic "security card" that is the size of the size of a credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. This needs to be removed from the vehicle to program the new key. We can do this for you and save you a trip to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

If the lock or key get damaged, it could result in problems locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can come to your address and repair the ignition barrel or lock at only a fraction of the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also create spare keys if the ones you have been stolen or lost.

From 1998 onwards, all Citroen vehicles didn't have transponder chips, therefore creating an entirely new key for them is fairly straight simple and can be done on the spot in just a few minutes. Since 1998, all models require a code which is stored on a plastic "security card' that is the size of a credit card that is kept in the owners wallet. We can quickly get the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you.

Often the issue with these newer keys is that the key fob loses its sync' with the car. Our vans can re-synchronize the key and get you on the road in no time. You can save as much as 50% off the cost of Citroen dealer services.

Ignition Barrel Repair


Modern cars are designed to operate with a particular key which goes through various motions to start. If this process is interrupted by a jammed key or damage to the barrel of ignition, your car will not start. It is difficult to remove a damaged or stuck key from the ignition. This task should be handled by a professional. Our experts can take out your keys without causing damage to your car with tools and oil.

Over time the key and tumblers in the ignition cylinder could wear out, making it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. The issue can be made worse by a heavy keychains on your keys, which places extra stress on the tumblers. This is why we recommend getting your Citroen keys and cylinders tested by our experts before they are unable to use them.

It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen key at the dealer. They will order the replacement key for you that can take up to five days to arrive. When it arrives you will need to go back in with your V5 and ID documents in order to have the key inserted into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can help you save money by having us come to your home or office to carry out the Citroen key replacement service at a less cost than what the dealer would charge.