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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key The replacement of your car key can appear to be a daunting task, especially in the event that you've lost your key. To get a new one you'll have to contact the local locksmith or dealership. But, it could cost a fair amount of money. You can prevent this from happening by working with a company like SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting Your keys are crucial to your daily routine, and when they're lost, it could cause major disruption. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services to help you get your life back on course. We provide regular and high-security keys duplicate. We utilize a key-cutting device to duplicate standard keys. The machine can duplicate mortise keys as well as key cylinders. The key is held in the vise, and then cut with a knife. 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. When you're dealing with keys that are high-security you require a specific machine designed to cut these types of keys. This kind of machine is more expensive than other key duplicating machines, but it is also very precise. Bring the original key with you when you get these keys cut. Modifications in shape can make the key unusable. We utilize Framon two manual machines, which are known to be the most reliable and stable in the market. Some users have told tales of them falling off their work benches to the ground and being perfectly fine. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift. Transponder Programming If your Citroen is fitted with transponder systems, it will require the use of a key that has been programmed to it. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car and when a different key is employed, the onboard computer will not recognize the serial number, and will not allow the engine to start. Typically, when a loss of a car key is lost the owner will go to their local dealer in order to obtain an alternate key and have it programmed into their vehicle. This could take anywhere from two and five days and the original key will be required. However, you can cut the cost by buying a key from an auto locksmith. G28CarKeys can program and cut the key, allowing you to start your car with a fresh key. This will save you time and money since you won't need to wait for the dealer to come up with a replacement. Making an extra key is straightforward and can be done on the spot in a matter of minutes for Citroen models before 2000. The manufacturer has recently added a PIN the form of a plastic “security card” similar to an ordinary credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. It is required to remove it from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can do this for you and you'll be able to avoid going to the dealer. Door Lock Repair When the key or lock get damaged, it could cause issues locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock at your home at a fraction of the cost Citroen dealers charge. We can also make replacement keys in the event that you've lost or stolen yours. All Citroen vehicles didn't come with transponder chips. Therefore, making the new keys for them is fairly straight to do on the spot in just a few minutes. Since 1998, all models require an entry code that is stored on a plastic “security card' that is about the size a credit card that is kept in the owners wallet. We can quickly get this code and add the replacement Citroen key to your van for you. A common problem with modern keys is that the key fob loses its sync' with your car. We have the tools in our vans to re-synchronize your key and get you back on the road in no time which can save you as much as 50% when compared with Citroen dealership charges. Ignition Barrel Repair Modern cars are built to work with a certain key that performs various motions to start. If this process is interrupted by a damaged or jammed key, or damage to the ignition barrel then the car will not start. The removal of a broken or stuck key from the ignition can be difficult and should be handled by an experienced technician. Our technicians can extract keys without damaging your vehicle with tools and the lubricant. Over time the key and the tumblers in the ignition cylinder could wear out and make it difficult, or even impossible to turn the car key. The issue can be made worse by the weight of your keychains on your keys, which places extra stress on the tumblers. We recommend that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders checked by our experts prior to when they are deemed unusable. The process of getting your Citroen keys replaced at a dealership can be expensive and time-consuming process. They will send the replacement key for you which could take up to five days to arrive. You'll have to return with your V5 and your ID documents to get it programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can help you save money by having us come to your office or home to complete an Citroen key replacement service at a lower price than the dealer would charge.