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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key It can be a difficult task to replace the car key especially if it's lost. You'll need to call a local locksmith or dealership to get a new one. However, this could cost a considerable amount of money. You can prevent this by utilizing a service like SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting If you lose your keys, it could be a major hassle. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that will help you get your life back on the right track. We provide regular and high-security key duplicate. We use a key-cutting machine to duplicate regular keys. The machine can duplicate mortise keys as well as cylinder keys. The key is clamped into a vise, then cut using a blade. The new key is then deburred and rubbed 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. You need a machine designed to cut high-security keys. The machine is more expensive but it is also extremely accurate. It is recommended to bring the original key when cutting the keys due to the fact that variations in the form of the key could make it unusable. We use Framon two manual origin machines that are known to be the most stable and accurate in the industry. Some users have told tales of them falling off their work bench to the floor and being perfectly fine. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift. Transponder Programming If your Citroen is equipped with a transponder system it will require a key that has been programmed to it. The transponder chip used in each car is unique to each car. If the key used was different, the on-board computer would not be able to recognize the serial numbers and the engine wouldn't start. Normally the moment a car's key is lost the owner will head to their local car dealer to purchase a replacement and have it programmed to the vehicle. This could take between two to five working days and the original key will be required. However you can cut down on the cost by getting the key from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key that allows you to start your vehicle with a brand new key. You'll save time as well as money by not waiting for the car dealer. Citroen models prior to 2000 can be converted into spare keys in just a few minutes. The manufacturer recently added a PIN to an actual “security card” similar to an ordinary 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 can easily do for you and again you'll avoid a trip to the dealer. Door Lock Repair When the key or lock are damaged, it can cause problems locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock at home at a fraction of the cost Citroen dealers charge. We can also make replacement keys if you've lost or stolen your keys. Since all Citroens were not equipped with transponder chips prior 1998, making keys is a straightforward procedure that can be completed on-site in only a few moments. Since 1998, all models require a unique code that is stored on a card the size of a small credit card and kept in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly access the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you. The main issue with modern keys is that the key fob is out of sync' with the car. We have the technology in our vans to re-synchronise your keys and get you back on the road in a matter of minutes and save you up to 50% in comparison with Citroen dealership costs. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars are built to work with a specific key which goes through several motions in order to begin. If this process is interrupted by the key being jammed or damaged to the barrel of the ignition, your car won't start. Extracting a stuck or broken key from the ignition can be a challenge and should be done by an expert. Our experts can remove your keys without damaging your car using tools and the lubricant. With time, the key and tumblers within the ignition cylinder wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn the car key. A heavy keychain could make the issue worse by putting more pressure on the tumblers. This is the reason why we suggest getting your Citroen keys and cylinders inspected by our experts before they break and become useless. Getting citroen dispatch key fob replacement replaced at a dealership can be a costly and time-consuming process. They will purchase a replacement key for you which could take as long as five days to arrive. When it arrives, you'll have to return with your V5 and ID documents in order to have the key programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can help you save money by having us visit your home or office to carry out a Citroen key replacement service at a cheaper cost than what the dealer would charge.