How To Beat Your Boss In Citroen Berlingo Van Key Replacement

How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It's not an easy task to replace your car keys in particular if it's lost. To obtain a replacement you'll need to contact a local dealership or locksmith.

This can cost you a lot of money. You can avoid this with a company like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

Your keys are essential to your daily life If they're lost, it can cause major disruption. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that can help you get your life back on course.

We provide regular and high-security keys duplication. For keys that are regular we use the key cutting machine which can duplicate mortise or cylinder keys. The key is clamped in a vise, then cut using a blade. The new key is then deburred - by rubbing it down with a wirebrush integrated into the machine, or manually using 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 to get the keys cut. Shape variations could make the key useless.

Framon 2 manual originating machine is regarded as the most stable and accurate in the industry. Some have told stories about them falling from their work bench and still functioning perfectly. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.

Transponder Programming

If your citroen c4 picasso key has transponder systems, it will require the use of a key that has been programmed to it. The transponder chip that is in every car is unique to each car. If you used a different key the computer on board could not recognize the serial numbers and the engine wouldn't start.

Normaly, when a lost car key is lost, the owner will visit their local dealer to get the replacement key and have it programmed into their vehicle. This can take between two and five days and they will need to have the original key in their possession.

However you can cut the expense by acquiring the key from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key and allow you to start your vehicle with a new key. You will save time and money by not having to wait for the car dealer.

citroen dispatch van key replacement models prior to 2000 can be converted into spare keys in a few minutes. The manufacturer recently added a PIN on a plastic "security card" the size of a small credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. This needs to be retrieved from the vehicle before we can program the new key, this is something that we can do for you and again you'll not have to go to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

When the lock or key get damaged, it could cause issues locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We will come to your location and fix the barrel of your lock or ignition at much less than the cost of citroen berlingo key fob dealers. We can also make replacement keys if you have lost or stolen one.

Up until 1998 all citroen ds3 replacement key cost vehicles don't use transponder chips. So creating a new key for them is pretty straight easy and can be completed on the spot in just a few minutes. Since 1998, all models require the use of a code that is stored on a plastic 'security card' that is the size of a credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. We are able to quickly locate the code and then program the replacement citroen nemo key fob programming key into your vehicle for you.

The key fob may become 'out-of-sync' with the car. We have the tools in our vans to re-synchronise your key and get you back on the road in a matter of minutes which can save you up to 50% in comparison with citroen relay replacement key dealership fees.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars come with keys that go through a series of motions to start. If the key is damaged or jammed the car won't start. It is difficult to remove a damaged or stuck key from the ignition. This should only be done by professionals. Our experts can remove the keys without damaging your car using tools and lubricant.

Over time, the keys and the tumblers inside the cylinder of ignition can wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn your car keys. A heavy keychain could cause more damage because it puts extra pressure on the tumblers. We recommend having your Citroen keys and cylinders checked by our experts, before they become unusable.

The process of getting your Citroen keys replacement at a dealership can be costly and a lengthy process. They will send keys for replacement which could take up to five days to arrive. When it arrives you will have to return with your V5 and ID documents in order to have the key programmed into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by coming to your workplace or at home to complete the Citroen replacement key service for less than what the dealer charges.