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How to Get a Citroen Replacement KeyIt can be a difficult task to replace the car key especially if it's lost. You'll need to call a local locksmith or dealership to get a new one.However, this could cost quite a bit of money. You can prevent this from happening by hiring a service like SR Key Solutions.Key CuttingWhen you lose your keys, it can be a huge hassle. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services to help you get your life back on track.We offer regular and high-security key duplication. For keys that are regular, we use an instrument for cutting keys that can duplicate mortise keys or key cylinders. The key is placed in a vise, and then cut by a knife, then the new key is deburred--scrubbed using a wire brush built into the machine, or manually with a bench grinder. citroen c1 key replacement www.thekeylab.co.uk is to remove burrs which could be sharp and damage the lock.When you're dealing with high-security keys, you need a special machine designed to cut these keys. This type of machine is more expensive than other key duplicate machines, however it is also very accurate. Bring the original key to get the keys cut. The shape of the key could make the key useless.Framon 2 manual origin machine is known as the most stable and accurate machine in the market. Many have shared stories about them falling from their work bench, but performing perfectly. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.Transponder ProgrammingIf your Citroen is equipped with a transponder system it will require an appropriate key 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 recognize the serial number, and cannot permit the engine to start.Normaly, when a lost car key occurs the owner should visit their local dealer to get the replacement key and have it programmed into their vehicle. This can take anywhere between two to five working days, and the original key will be required.You can save money by buying the key from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, enabling you to start your vehicle with another key. You will save time and money by not waiting for the dealer to arrive.Making a spare key is easy and can be done on the spot in a matter of minutes for Citroen models before 2000. More recently, the company has incorporated a PIN on a security card that is a plastic which is about the size of credit card that is kept in the owners wallet. It must be removed from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can help you with this and save you an excursion to the dealer.Door Lock RepairWhen the key or lock become damaged it can result in problems locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock at home at a fraction of the cost Citroen dealers charge. We can also make spare keys if yours have been stolen or lost.Up until 1998 all Citroen vehicles didn't have transponder chips. So creating a new key for them is quite straight to do on-site in a matter of minutes. From 1998 all models require a code, which is stored on a plastic "security card' that is the size of a credit card that is kept in the owners wallet. We can quickly get the code and program your replacement Citroen van key for you.Often the issue with these newer keys is that the key 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 RepairModern cars come with a key that goes through a series motions to start. If the key is damaged or jammed, your car won't start. It can be difficult to remove a damaged or stuck key from the ignition. This task should be handled by a professional. Our specialists can remove keys without damaging your car using 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. A heavy keychain could cause more damage by putting more pressure on the tumblers. We recommend that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders checked by our experts before they break and become useless.It can be time-consuming and expensive to replace your Citroen key with an authorized dealer. They will send the replacement key for you which could take as long as five days to arrive. You'll have to bring along your V5 and your ID documents to have it programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can help you save money by having us visit your office or home to complete a Citroen key replacement service at a cheaper cost than what the dealer will charge.