The 10 Most Scariest Things About Citroen Berlingo Van Key Replacement

How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It's a challenging task to replace your car keys, especially if it's been lost. To get a new one it is necessary to call an auto dealer or locksmith.

This could cost you a lot of money. It is possible to avoid this with a company like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

If you lose your keys, it could be a huge hassle. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that will help you get your life back on course.

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

When you're dealing with keys that are high-security you will require a special machine that is designed to cut these keys. This machine is more expensive, but it's also extremely precise. It is recommended to bring the original key when cutting these keys, as differences in the form of the key could make it unusable.

We make use of Framon two manual machines, which are known to be the most stable and accurate in the business. Some users have told tales of them falling off their workstations to the floor and still being perfectly fine. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen has transponder systems, it will require keys that have been programmed to it. The transponder chip inside each car is unique. If you used a different key the computer on board could not recognize the serial numbers and the engine wouldn't start.

In the normal course, if a lost car key occurs the owner will go to their local dealer for an alternative key, and then be able to program it into the vehicle. This could take between two to five days. they'll require the original key with them.

You can save money by buying a key at an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, enabling you to start your vehicle with a different key. You will save time and money by not having to wait for the dealer to arrive.

Making a spare key is relatively easy and can be done on site within a matter of minutes for citroen jumper key models before 2000. The manufacturer has recently added a pin to a plastic "security card" the size of the size of a credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. This must be removed from the vehicle to program the new key. We can help you with this and save you a trip to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

When the key or lock get damaged, it could result in problems locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can come to your location and repair the ignition barrel or lock at less than the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also create spare keys in case yours have been lost or stolen.

Up until 1998 all citroen c1 key vehicles don't use transponder chips. So creating an entirely new key for them is quite straight forward and can be done at the site in a couple of minutes. Since 1998 all models need a unique code that is stored in a plastic credit card that is the size of a credit card and stored in the wallet of the owner. We are able to quickly locate the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you.

The key fob can be out-of-synchronisation with the car. We have the tools in our vans to re-synchronize your key and get you back on the road in a matter of minutes and save you as much as 50% when compared with citroen xsara picasso key dealership charges.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars are designed to work with a certain key which goes through several motions in order to start. If the key is jammed or damaged your car won't begin. Extracting a stuck or broken key from the ignition can be a challenge and should be done by an expert. Using tools and lubrication, our experts will carefully remove your keys from the ignition barrel without causing any damage to your car.

Over time, the key and the tumblers inside the ignition cylinder wear out making it difficult or impossible to turn your car keys. A heavy keychain could make the problem worse by putting extra pressure on the tumblers. We suggest that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders checked by our experts, before they break or become unusable.

It is time-consuming and costly to replace your citroen key fob repair key at a dealer. They will purchase a replacement key for you which could take as long as five days to arrive. Once it arrives, you'll be required to come back with your V5 and ID documents to program the key into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money by having us visit your home or office to carry out the citroen berlingo van key replacement key replacement service for a lower cost than what the dealer would charge.