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Five People You Should Know In The Citroen Berlingo Van Key Replacement Industry
How to Get a Citroen Replacement Key

It can be a difficult task to replace your car's key, especially if it's been lost. You'll have to contact a local locksmith or a dealership for a new key.

However, published here can cost a fair amount of money. You can prevent this by using a service such as SR Key Solutions.

Key Cutting

When you lose your keys, it could be a major inconvenience. Ace Hardware offers hassle free key cutting services to help you get your life back on the right track.

We provide regular and high-security key duplicate. For regular keys, we use a key cutting machine that can duplicate mortise or key cylinders. The key is held in the vise, and then cut with a knife. The new key is then deburred and rubbed down with a wirebrush integrated into the machine, or manually using the bench grinder to remove burrs that could be sharp and cause damage to the lock.

It is necessary to have a machine designed to cut high-security keys. This machine is more expensive, however, it's also very precise. It is a good idea to bring the original key when cutting these keys, as differences in the shape of the key could render it useless.

Framon 2 manual originating machine is considered to be the most accurate and stable in the market. Some people have told stories about them falling from their workstations and functioning perfectly. We also have the Silca Matrix and the Silca Swift high-security duplicators.

Transponder Programming

If your Citroen is fitted with transponder systems, it will require keys that have been programmed to it. This is because the transponder chip is unique to each car, and in the event that a different key is utilized, the computer on board will not recognise the serial number and cannot allow the engine to begin.

Normally the moment a car's key is lost, the owner will go to their local car dealer to obtain a replacement and have it programmed into the vehicle. It could take between two to five days. they'll need the original key in their possession.

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

Making a spare key is relatively straightforward and can be done on-site in just a few minutes for Citroen models prior to 2000. The manufacturer recently added a PIN to a plastic "security card" similar to an ordinary credit card that is kept in the wallet of the owner. It must be removed from the vehicle before we can program the new key, this is something we can easily do for you, and you'll save a trip to your dealer.

Door Lock Repair


If the lock or key are damaged, it can cause problems locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can visit your home and fix the barrel of your lock or ignition at only a fraction of the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also make spare keys if yours have been stolen or lost.

All Citroen vehicles didn't have transponder chips, so making a new key for them is a breeze forward and can be done on the spot in just a few minutes. Since 1998, all models require an individual code that is stored inside a plastic card that is the size of a small credit card, and then kept in the wallet of the owner. We can easily obtain this code and program an alternative Citroen key to your van for you.

The key fob could be 'out of sync' with your car. Our vans are able to re-synchronize the key and get you on the road quickly. You can save up to 50% off the cost of Citroen dealer services.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars operate with a particular key which goes through several motions in order to start. If this is interrupted due to a damaged or jammed key, or damage to the barrel of ignition, the car will not start. It is difficult to remove a damaged or stuck key from the ignition. This should only be handled by an expert. Using tools and lubrication, our experts can safely remove your keys from the ignition barrel without causing any further damage to your vehicle.

Over time the tumblers and key in the ignition cylinder could wear out and make it difficult or even impossible to turn the car key. This issue can be exacerbated due to the weight of the keychain attached to your keys that causes extra stress on the tumblers. We recommend having your Citroen keys and cylinders inspected by our experts, before they are deemed unusable.

It is time-consuming and costly to replace your Citroen key with an outlet. The dealership will send you a replacement key, which can take up to 5 days to arrive. When it arrives you will have to return with your V5 and ID documents in order to have the key programmed into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money if we visit your office or home to perform a Citroen key replacement service for a lower cost than what the dealer would charge.

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