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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key Car key replacement can appear to be a daunting task particularly when you've lost the key. To get citroen van key replacement thekeylab.co.uk , you'll need to call an auto dealer or locksmith. However, 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 essential to your daily routine, and when they're lost, it could cause a major inconvenience. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services to help you get your life back on course. We offer regular and high security key duplicate. We use a key cutting machine to duplicate keys that are regular. This machine can duplicate mortise keys as well as keys made of cylinders. The key is held in an vise, and then cut with a blade. The new key is then deburred, by rubbing it down with a wirebrush integrated into the machine, or manually on a bench grinder to remove burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock. You need a machine designed to cut high-security keys. This machine is more expensive but also very accurate. Bring the original key when you get these keys cut. Differences in shape could cause the key to be useless. We employ Framon two manual origin machines that are regarded as the most stable and accurate in the market. Some people have even told stories 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 has transponders, you will require a key to be programmed into the system. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car and when a different key is employed, the onboard computer will not recognise the serial number, and will not permit the engine to start. Normaly, when a lost car key is lost the owner must visit their local dealer to obtain a replacement, and have it programmed into their vehicle. It can take between two and five working days, and the original key will be required. However you can reduce the cost by purchasing the key from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key that allows you to start your vehicle with a new key. This will save you time and money since you won't need to wait for the dealer to create a replacement. Citroen pre-2000 models can be made into spare keys within two minutes. More recently, the manufacturer has added a PIN code on a security card that is a plastic' the size of an ordinary credit card in the owner's wallet. This needs to 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 is damaged, it could cause problems with locking, unlocking, and even starting your vehicle. We can come to your home and fix the ignition barrel or lock at only a fraction of the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also make spare keys if the ones you have been lost or stolen. Since all Citroens weren't equipped with transponder chips prior to 1998, making a key is a simple process that can be completed on-site in only a few minutes. From 1998 all models require an entry code that is stored on a'security card' the size of an credit card inside the owners wallet. We can quickly obtain the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you. The most common issue with modern keys is that the key fob is out of sync' with your car. We have the equipment in our vans to restore synchronisation of your key and get you back on the road in no time at all – again saving you up to 50% when compared with Citroen dealership costs. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars come with a key that goes through a series of motions in order 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 broken or stuck key from the ignition. This task should only be handled by an experienced professional. Utilizing tools and lubrication, our experts will carefully remove your keys from the barrel of your ignition without causing further damage to your car. With time, the key and the tumblers inside the cylinder of ignition can wear out making it difficult or impossible to turn your car key. A heavy keychain can make the problem worse by exerting more pressure on the tumblers. We suggest that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders examined by our experts prior to when they break or become unusable. The process of getting your Citroen keys replaced at a dealership can be costly and time-consuming process. The dealership will send you a new key, which could take up to 5 days to arrive. When it arrives, you'll have to return with your V5 and ID documents to program the key into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money when we visit your office or home to provide the Citroen key replacement service at a less cost than what the dealer would charge.