The Top 5 Reasons People Thrive In The Citroen Berlingo Van Key Replacement Industry

How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

The replacement of your car key can seem like a daunting job, especially when you've lost yours. To obtain a replacement you'll need to contact an authorized locksmith or a local dealer.

This can cost you a lot of money. You can reduce this cost by using a service like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

Keys are an integral part of your everyday life If they're lost, it can cause a major inconvenience. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services to help you get your life back on track.

We offer regular and high security key duplicate. We use a key-cutting machine to duplicate standard keys. This machine can duplicate mortise keys or cylinder keys. The key is placed in a vise, and then cut with a blade, then the new key is deburred, scrubbed with a wire brush that is built into the machine, or manually using a bench grinder to remove burrs that could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.

It is necessary to have a machine designed to cut high-security keys. The machine is more expensive, but it's also extremely precise. Bring the original key with you when you get the keys cut. The shape of the key could cause the key to be useless.

Framon 2 manual-driven machine is considered to be the most stable and accurate in the industry. Many have shared stories of them falling off their workstations and being in go od shape. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen is fitted with transponder technology, it will require keys that have been programmed to it. The transponder chip inside each vehicle is unique. If the key used was different, the on-board computer would not recognise the serial numbers and the engine wouldn't begin.

In the normal course, if a lost car key is lost the owner should visit their local dealer to get an alternative key, and then get it programmed into the vehicle. This can take between two and five days and they'll need the original key present.

However, you can cut the cost by buying a key from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, making it possible for you to start your vehicle with a different key. This will save you time and money as you don't have to sit for the dealer to create a replacement.

Making a spare key is easy and can be made on-site within a matter of minutes for Citroen models before 2000. In recent times, the manufacturer has incorporated a PIN on a card called a security similar to credit card that is kept in the owners wallet. It must be removed from the vehicle to program the new key. We can do this for you and save you the trip to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

When the key or lock is damaged, it could result in problems locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can visit your address and repair the ignition barrel or lock at only a fraction of the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also make spare keys in the event that yours has been stolen or lost.


All Citroen vehicles did not have transponder chips. So creating an entirely new key for them is quite straight forward and can be done on-site in a matter of 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 this code and program an alternative Citroen key into your vehicle for you.

The key fob might be out of sync with the car. We have the equipment in our vans to re-synchronise 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 are built to work with a certain key which goes through a series of motions to begin. If the key is damaged or jammed, your car won't start. The removal of a broken or stuck key from the ignition could be tricky and should only be done by a professional. By using tools and lubrication our experts will carefully remove your keys from the ignition barrel without any further damage to your vehicle.

Over time, the key and tumblers inside the cylinder of ignition can wear out making it difficult or impossible to turn the key of your car. A heavy keychain can cause the problem to get worse by putting more pressure on the tumblers. This is the reason we suggest to have your Citroen keys and cylinders inspected by our experts before they become unusable.

It can be time-consuming and expensive to replace your Citroen key with an authorized dealer. The dealership will order you a new key, which could take up to 5 days to arrive. When it arrives you will be required to come back with your V5 and ID documents to get the key programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money if we visit your home or office to carry out a Citroen key replacement service at a cheaper cost than what the dealer will charge.

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Pub: 22 Apr 2024 00:42 UTC
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