10 Misconceptions That Your Boss May Have About Citroen Berlingo Van Key Replacement

How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It's a challenging task to replace the car key especially if it's lost. To get a new one you'll have to contact a local dealership or locksmith.

However, this can cost you a significant amount of money. You can prevent this from happening by working with a company like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

When you lose your keys, it could be a huge hassle. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that will assist you in getting your life back on course.

We provide regular and high-security keys duplicate. For keys that are regular we employ an instrument for cutting keys that can duplicate mortise keys or key cylinders. The key is put in a vise, and then cut by a knife, then the new key is deburred and scrubbed with a wire brush that is built into the machine or manually in a bench grinder to remove burrs which could be sharp and damage the lock.

When it comes to high-security keys it is necessary to use a machine that is designed to cut these keys. This machine is more expensive, but it's also extremely precise. It's a good idea to bring the original key when cutting these keys since variations in the shape of the key could render it useless.

Framon 2 manual origin machine is considered to be the most accurate and stable in the business. Some have told stories of them falling off their work bench and still being in good shape. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen Dispatch key fob replacement has transponder systems, it will require the use of a key that has been programmed to it. The transponder chip inside each vehicle is unique to each car. If a different key was used the computer on board would not be able to recognize the serial numbers and the engine wouldn't begin.

Normally when a car's key is lost the owner should go to the local dealer to get a new one and then have it programmed to the vehicle. It can take between two to five working days, and the original key will be required.

You can save money by purchasing a key from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, allowing you to start your vehicle with another key. This will save your time and money as you don't have to sit around for the car dealer to cut a new key.

Making a spare key is relatively straightforward and can be done on the spot in a matter of minutes for citroen ds3 replacement key models that were manufactured prior to 2000. In recent times, the manufacturer has put a PIN number on a card called a security' the size of an ordinary credit card in the owners wallet. This needs to be retrieved from the vehicle before we can program the new key. This is something we can do for you and again you'll not have to go to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

If the lock or key is damaged, it may cause issues with locking, unlocking and even launching your vehicle. We can repair the ignition barrel or lock from your home at a fraction of the cost citroen berlingo van key fob not working dealers charge. We can also make replacement keys in the event that you've lost or stolen yours.

Up until 1998 all Citroen vehicles don't use transponder chips, therefore creating the new keys for them is fairly straight to do on site in a few minutes. Since 1998, all models require an unique code that's stored in a plastic credit card the size of a small credit card and stored in the owner's wallet. We can quickly obtain the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you.

A common problem with modern keys is that the fob becomes 'out of sync' with your car. Our vans are equipped to re-synchronize the key and get you back on the road quickly. You can save as much as 50% off the cost of Citroen dealer services.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars have a key that goes through a series of movements to start. If this process is interrupted by a damaged or jammed key, or damage to the ignition barrel then your car won't start. Removal of a damaged or stuck key from the ignition could be a challenge and should be done by a professional. Our experts can take out your keys without causing damage to your car with tools and the lubricant.

Over time the key and tumblers in the ignition cylinder may wear out, making it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. The issue can be made worse by the weight of your keychain on your keys which puts extra stress on the tumblers. We suggest that you have your Citroen cylinders and keys checked by our experts prior to when they break and become useless.

The process of getting your Citroen keys changed at a dealership could be expensive and time-consuming process. They will purchase the replacement key for you which can take up to five days to arrive. When it arrives, you'll be required to come back with your V5 and ID documents to have the key programmed into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by coming to your workplace or home to perform the Citroen replacement key service for much less than what a dealer would charge.