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The Most Effective Advice You'll Ever Receive About Citroen Berlingo Van Key Replacement
How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

Car key replacement can seem like a daunting job particularly when you've lost the key. It is necessary to contact a local locksmith or a dealership to get a new one.

However, it can cost a fair amount of money. You can avoid this by using a service like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

When you lose your keys, it could be a major problem. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that will help you get your life back on path.

We offer both regular and high-security key duplication. We use a key-cutting machine to duplicate keys that are regular. The machine can duplicate mortise keys as well as keys that are cylinders. The key is held in an vise, and is then cut using a blade. The new key is then deburred - then rubbed down using a wirebrush that is built into the machine, or manually on a bench grinder - to remove any burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.

You will require a machine specifically designed to cut high-security keys. This type of machine is more expensive than other key duplicate machines, but it is also very precise. Bring the original key when you get these keys cut. Shape variations could render the key useless.

We employ Framon 2 manual originating machines, which are regarded as the most stable and accurate in the market. Some customers have even shared stories of them falling off their work bench to the floor and functioning perfectly. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen has a transponder system it will require keys that have been programmed to it. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car. should a different key be used, the computer onboard will not recognise the serial number and therefore cannot permit the engine to start.

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

However you can cut down on the cost by buying a key from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key and allow you to start your vehicle with a new key. You'll save time and money by not waiting for the car dealer.

Making a spare key is relatively simple and can be completed on site within a matter of minutes for Citroen models that were manufactured prior to 2000. The manufacturer recently added a pin to the form of a plastic "security card" which is about the size of a small credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. This must be removed from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can do this for you and you'll be able to avoid a trip to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

If the lock or key become damaged it can result in problems locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. citroen key remote can visit your location and fix the barrel of your lock or ignition at only a fraction of the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also provide replacement keys if you've lost or stolen your keys.

Up until 1998 all Citroen vehicles don't use transponder chips. So creating an entirely new key for them is quite straight simple and can be done on site in a few minutes. Since 1998 all models require an unique code that's stored in a plastic credit card that is the size of a credit card, and then kept in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly get the code and then program a replacement Citroen key to your van for you.

The key fob can become 'out-of-sync' with the car. We have the technology in our vans to re-synchronize your keys and get you back on the road in no time which can save you as much as 50% when compared with Citroen dealership costs.

Ignition Barrel Repair


Modern cars come with keys that go through a series motions to start. If this is interrupted due to an unresponsive key or damage to the barrel that is used for ignition, your car will not start. Removal of a damaged or stuck key from the ignition could be difficult and should be done by an expert. Our technicians can extract your keys without causing damage to your vehicle with tools and lubricant.

With time, the key and the tumblers inside the cylinder of ignition can wear out making it difficult or impossible to turn the key of your car. The problem can be exacerbated by the weight of your keychain that adds extra stress to the tumblers. We recommend having your Citroen keys and cylinders checked by our experts, before they are deemed unusable.

It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen key with a dealer. They will order keys for replacement which can take up to five days to arrive. When it arrives you will need to go back in with your V5 and ID documents in order to get the key programmed into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by coming to your home or workplace to perform the Citroen replacement key service for less than the dealer will charge.