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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key Key replacement for your car can seem like a daunting task particularly in the event that you've lost your key. You'll have to contact a local locksmith or a dealership to get a new one. However, this can cost quite a bit of money. You can prevent this from happening by using a company like SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting When you lose your keys, it could be a major hassle. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services to assist you in getting your life back on the right track. We offer regular and high-security keys for duplicate. We employ a key-cutting machine to duplicate standard keys. This machine can duplicate mortise keys and keys that are cylinders. The key is clamped in a vise, then cut using a blade. The new key is then deburred and using a wirebrush built into the machine, or manually using a bench grinder – to remove any burrs that could be sharp and cause damage to the lock. You require a machine that is designed to cut high-security keys. This type of machine is more expensive than other key duplicate machines, but it's also very precise. It's a good idea to bring the original key when getting these keys cut due to the fact that variations in the form of the key could render it useless. Framon 2 manual machine is known as the most accurate and stable in the business. Many have shared stories about them falling from their work bench but being fine. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators. Transponder Programming If your Citroen has transponders, you will need a key programmed to the system. The transponder chip used in each car is unique to each car. If you used a different key the computer on board would not recognise the serial numbers and the engine would not begin. Normally when a car key is lost the owner will head to the local dealer to get a new one and have it programmed into the vehicle. It can take between two and five days, and they'll need the original key on hand. However you can cut the expense by acquiring the key from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, enabling you to start your vehicle with an alternative key. This will save your time and money as you won't have to wait for the dealer to come up with a replacement. Citroen models before 2000 can be made into spare keys within a few minutes. More recently, the company has put a PIN number on a plastic 'security card' the size of credit card that is kept in the owners wallet. This must be retrieved from the vehicle before we can program the new key. This is something that we can do for you, and you'll avoid a trip to the dealer. Door Lock Repair If the key or lock is damaged, it can cause problems when locking, unlocking and even starting your car. We can come to your home and fix the ignition barrel or lock at less than the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also make spare keys in case yours have been stolen or lost. All Citroen vehicles did not have transponder chips, therefore creating a new key for them is pretty straight forward and can be done on-site in a matter of minutes. Since citroen keys www.thekeylab.co.uk , all models require an entry code that is stored on a plastic 'security card' about the size of a credit card and placed in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly get the code and then program an alternative Citroen key to your van for you. The main issue with modern keys is that the fob becomes 'out of sync' with your car. We have the tools in our vans to restore synchronisation of your keys and get you back on the road in no time and also save you as much as 50% when compared with Citroen dealer costs. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars have keys that go through a series of movements to start. If the key is jammed or damaged the car won't start. Removing a damaged or stuck key from the ignition can be difficult and should only be done by a professional. Using tools and lubrication, our experts can safely remove your keys from the ignition barrel without causing any further damage to your car. Over time, the keys and tumblers inside the ignition cylinder wear out making it difficult or impossible to turn the key of your car. The problem can be exacerbated by the weight of your keychain on your keys which adds extra stress to the tumblers. We suggest that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders examined by our experts, before they become unusable. It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen key with a dealer. The dealership will then order a replacement key, which could take up to 5 days to arrive. You will need to return with your V5 and your ID documents in order to have it programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money by having us come to your home or office to complete a Citroen key replacement service at a less price than the dealer would charge.