The Most Common Mistakes People Make Using Citroen Berlingo Van Key Replacement

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Car key replacement can seem like a daunting task, especially when you've lost yours. It is necessary to contact a local locksmith or a dealership to get a new one.

This could cost you a lot of money. You can reduce this cost by using a service such as SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

When you lose your keys, it could be a huge hassle. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services that can help you get back on the right path.

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

You need a machine designed to cut high-security keys. This type of machine is more expensive than other key duplicating machines, however it is also very precise. It is a good idea to bring the original key with you when getting these keys cut because differences in the form of the key could make it unusable.

Framon 2 manual-driven machine is known as being the most stable and accurate machine in the industry. Some have told stories about them falling from their work bench and still functioning perfectly. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen is fitted with transponder technology, it will require a key that has been programmed to it. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car and should a different key be used, the computer onboard will not recognize the serial number, and will not allow the engine to begin.

Typically, when a loss of a car key occurs the owner must visit their local dealer for a replacement, and have it programmed into the vehicle. This could take between two to five days. they'll need the original key present.

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

Making a spare key is relatively simple and can be completed on the spot in just a few minutes for Citroen models before 2000. More recently, the company has put a PIN number on a plastic 'security card that is the size of a credit card inside the wallet of the owner. It must be removed from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can help you with this and you'll be able to avoid an excursion to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

If the key or lock is damaged, it can create problems when locking, unlocking and even starting your car. We will come to your location and fix the lock or ignition barrel at much less than the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also make spare keys if yours have been stolen or lost.

Prior to 1998, all Citroen vehicles didn't have transponder chips. Therefore, making a new key for them is pretty straight easy and can be completed on site in a few minutes. Since 1998 all models require an individual 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 can quickly get this code and add an alternative citroen ds3 key fob programming key into your vehicle for you.

The key fob may become 'out-of-sync' with the car. We have the equipment in our vans to re-synchronize your key and get you back on the road in a matter of minutes - again saving you as much as 50% when compared with Citroen dealership costs.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars are designed to work with a specific key that performs various motions to start. If this process is interrupted by an unresponsive key or damage to the barrel that is used for ignition, your car will not start. Extracting a stuck or broken key from the ignition can be a challenge and should be handled by a professional. Our experts can remove the keys without damaging your vehicle with tools and grease.

Over time the key and the tumblers in the ignition cylinder may wear out and make it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. A heavy keychain could make the problem worse by exerting more pressure on the tumblers. We recommend having your Citroen keys and cylinders examined by our experts, prior to they break and become useless.

Getting your Citroen keys replaced at a dealer can be costly and time-consuming process. They will order the replacement key for you which could take as long as five days to arrive. You'll need to return your V5 along with the ID documents to get it programmed into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by visiting your workplace or home to perform the Citroen replacement key service for much less than what a dealer would charge.