17 Reasons To Not Ignore Citroen Berlingo Van Key Replacement

How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

The replacement of your car key can appear to be a daunting task especially when you've lost yours. To get a replacement you'll have to contact the local locksmith or dealership.

This can cost you a significant amount of money. You can avoid this issue by hiring a service like SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

Keys are an integral part of your daily life If they're lost, it could cause major disruption. Fortunately, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services that can assist you in getting back on track.

We offer both regular and high-security key duplication. For normal keys, we use an instrument for cutting keys that can duplicate mortise or cylinder keys. The key is clamped into a vise, then cut with a blade. The new key is then deburred - rubbed down with wirebrushes built into the machine, or manually on an industrial bench grinder - to remove burrs which could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.

It is necessary to have 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. Bring the original key to get these keys cut. Differences in shape could render the key useless.

We employ Framon two manual-driven machines that are known to be the most reliable and stable in the industry, some people have even told stories 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 is equipped with transponder technology, it will require the use of a key that has been programmed to it. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car. in the event that a different key is employed, the onboard computer will not recognize the serial number, and cannot permit the engine to start.

Normally when a car key is lost the owner will head to the local dealer to get a replacement and have it programmed into the vehicle. It can take between two and five days and they'll require the original key on hand.

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

Citroen pre-2000 models can be converted into spare citroen car keys keys within two minutes. The manufacturer has recently added a pin to the form of a plastic "security card" similar to an ordinary credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. The card must be removed from the vehicle before we can program the new key. This is something we can do for you and again you'll save a trip to your dealer.

Door Lock Repair

When the lock or key become damaged it can cause problems locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We can fix the ignition barrel or lock in your home for a fraction of what Citroen dealers charge. We can also create spare keys if yours have been lost or stolen.

Since all Citroens were not equipped with transponder chips prior 1998, making a key is a simple procedure that can be accomplished on-site in just 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 stored in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly obtain the code and then program the replacement Citroen Berlingo Key Fob Replacement key into your vehicle for you.

The most common issue with newer keys is that the fob becomes 'out of sync' with the car. Our vans can re-synchronize the key and get you on the road in no time. You can save as much as 50% off the cost of Citroen dealer services.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars work with a specific key that is used to go through an array of motions to begin. If this is interrupted due to an unresponsive key or damage to the barrel of ignition, the car will not start. It is difficult to remove a broken or stuck key from the ignition. This should only be performed by an experienced professional. Using tools and lubrication, our technicians can safely remove your keys from the ignition barrel without causing any damage to your vehicle.

Over time, the key and tumblers in the ignition cylinder wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn the key of your car. This issue can be exacerbated by a heavy keychain attached to your keys that places extra stress on the tumblers. We suggest having your Citroen cylinders and keys checked by our experts before they become unusable.

Getting your Citroen keys replaced at a dealership can be costly and time-consuming process. The dealership will request a replacement key, which can take up to 5 days to arrive. When it arrives you will need to go back in with your V5 and ID documents in order to program the key into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by visiting your home or workplace to perform the Citroen replacement key service for much less than the dealer will charge.