How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key
It's a challenging task to replace your car keys in particular if it's lost. It is necessary to contact the local locksmith or a dealership for a new key.
However, this could cost a considerable amount of money. It is possible to avoid this issue by working with a company like SR Key Solutions.
Key Cutting
Your keys are essential to your everyday life If they're lost, it can cause major disruption. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services to help you get your life back on the right track.
We provide regular and high security keys duplicate. For keys that are regular we use an instrument for cutting keys that can duplicate mortise keys or keys made of cylinders. The key is held in the vise, and is then cut using a blade. The new key is then deburred, using 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.
When you're dealing with keys that are high-security you will require a special machine that is designed to cut these types of keys. This machine is more expensive however, it's also very precise. It is a good idea to bring the original key while cutting these keys, as differences in the form of the key could render it useless.
Framon 2 manual-driven machine is regarded as the most stable and accurate in the business. There are a few who have told stories of them falling off their workstations and functioning perfectly. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.
Transponder Programming
If your Citroen has transponder technology, it will require an appropriate key programmed to it. The transponder chip inside each vehicle is unique. If you used a different key the computer on board could not recognize the serial numbers and the engine would not begin.
Normally the moment a car's key is lost, the owner will go to the local dealer to get a replacement and have it programmed to the vehicle. G28CarKeys could take between two and five days and they'll need the original key with them.
However you can reduce the expense by acquiring a key from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key, allowing you to start your car with a new key. This will save you time and money because you won't have to stand around for the car dealer to make a replacement.
Making a spare key is relatively easy and can be done on the spot in just a few minutes for Citroen models before 2000. Recently, the manufacturer has included a PIN code on a security card that is a plastic that is the size of credit card that is kept in the owners wallet. The card must be removed from the vehicle before we can program the new key, this is something we are able to do for you and you will save a trip to the dealer.
Door Lock Repair
If the key or lock is damaged, it may create problems when locking, unlocking or 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. We can also create replacement keys in the event that you've lost or stolen one.
Since all Citroens were not equipped with transponder chips prior 1998, creating keys is a simple procedure that can be done on-site in just a few moments. Since 1998, all models require a code, which is stored on a plastic 'security card' the size of a credit card and placed in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly get the code and then program the replacement Citroen key into your vehicle for you.
The key fob may be 'out of sync' with your car. Our vans are equipped to re-synchronise the key and get you back on the road quickly. You can save up to 50% on the cost of Citroen dealer services.
Ignition Barrel Repair
Modern cars are designed to operate with a particular key that goes through a series of motions to start. If this is interrupted by a damaged or jammed key, or damage to the barrel that is used for ignition, your car won't start. Extracting a stuck or broken key from the ignition can be difficult and should only be done by an expert. Using tools and lubrication, our experts can safely remove your keys from the ignition barrel without causing any damage to your vehicle.
Over time the key and the tumblers inside the cylinder of ignition can wear out making it difficult or impossible to turn the car key. A heavy keychain can make the problem worse because it puts extra pressure on the tumblers. We suggest having your Citroen keys and cylinders inspected by our experts prior to when they are deemed unusable.
Finding your Citroen keys replacement at a dealership can be costly and time-consuming process. The dealership will then order a replacement key, which can take up to 5 days to arrive. When it arrives, you'll need to go back in with your V5 and ID documents in order to program the key into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can help you save money by coming to your workplace or home to perform the Citroen replacement key service for much less than what the dealer would charge.