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How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It's a challenging task to replace the car key particularly if it's lost. In order to get a replacement you'll need to contact a local dealership or locksmith.

However, it can cost quite a bit of money. It is possible to avoid this issue by using a company like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

Your keys are vital to your daily life If they're lost, it can cause a major inconvenience. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services that will assist you in getting your life back on track.

We provide regular and high-security key duplicate. For normal keys, we use an instrument for cutting keys that can duplicate mortise keys or cylinder keys. The key is held in the vise, and then cut using a blade. citroen c1 car key replacement is then deburred - then rubbed down using a wirebrush integrated into the machine, or manually on an industrial bench grinder - to remove burrs that could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.

When you're dealing with high-security keys you require a specific machine designed to cut these types of keys. The machine is more expensive but also very accurate. Bring the original key with you when you get the keys cut. The shape of the key could render the key useless.

We use Framon two manual-driven machines that are regarded as the most stable and accurate in the industry. Some clients have even told tales of them falling off their work bench to the floor and still remaining perfectly safe. We also have Silca Matrix high-security duplicators and Silca Swift.

Transponder Programming


If your Citroen is fitted with transponder technology, it will require an appropriate key 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 begin.

Normally the moment a car's key is lost the owner will go to the local dealer to get a replacement and have it programmed to the vehicle. This can take anywhere between two and five days and the original key will be required.

However you can cut the cost by purchasing a key from an auto locksmith. They can program and cut the key and allow you to start your car with a new key. This will save you time and money because you won't have to stand around for the car dealer to create a replacement.

Citroen models before 2000 can be converted into spare keys in two minutes. More recently, the manufacturer has added a PIN code on a'security card' made of plastic' the size of a credit card in the wallet of the owner. This must be retrieved from the vehicle before we can program the new key, this is something that we can do for you, and you'll save a trip to your dealer.

Door Lock Repair

When the lock or key are damaged, it can result in problems locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can repair the ignition barrel or lock in your home at a fraction of the cost Citroen dealers charge. We can also provide replacement keys if you've lost or stolen one.

Up until 1998 all Citroen vehicles did not have transponder chips. Therefore, making the new keys for them is pretty straight forward and can be done on site in a few minutes. Since 1998 all models need an unique code that's stored in a plastic credit card the size of a small credit card. It is then placed in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly access the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you.

The most common issue with newer keys is that the key fob loses its sync' to your car. We have the technology in our vans to re-synchronise your key and get you back on the road in no time at all - again saving you up to 50% in comparison with Citroen dealership charges.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars are built to operate with a particular key that is used to go through an array of motions to start. If this is interrupted due to the key being jammed or damaged to the ignition barrel then your car will not start. The removal of a broken or stuck key from the ignition could be difficult and should only be done by a professional. Our experts can remove the keys without damaging your car with tools and the lubricant.

Over time, the key and tumblers within the cylinder for ignition wear out making it difficult or impossible to turn your car keys. The issue can be made worse by the weight of your keychains on your keys, which places extra stress on the tumblers. This is the reason why we suggest to have your Citroen keys and cylinders tested by our experts before they become unusable.

It can be time-consuming and expensive to replace your Citroen key with the dealer. They will send 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 help you save money by coming to your workplace or home to carry out an Citroen replacement key service for a much lower price than the dealer will charge.