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Key replacement for your car can seem like a daunting job, especially when you've lost yours. You'll have to contact the local locksmith or a dealership to get a new one.

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

Key Cutting

Your keys are crucial to your everyday life, and when they're lost, it can cause major disruption. Luckily, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services to help you get back on the right path.

We offer regular and high-security keys duplication. We employ a key-cutting machine to duplicate keys that are regular. The machine can duplicate mortise keys as well as keys that are cylinders. The key is put in a vise and cut with a blade then the new key is deburred–scrubbed with a wire brush that is built inside the machine or with a bench grinder. This is to remove any burrs that may be sharp and damage the lock.

When it comes to high-security keys you will require a special machine designed to cut these keys. This kind of machine is more expensive than other key duplicate machines, however it is also very accurate. It is a good idea to bring the original key with you while cutting these keys due to the fact that differences in the form of the key could make it unusable.

We employ Framon two manual-driven machines that are regarded as the most reliable and stable in the market. Some clients have even told tales of them falling off their work bench to the ground 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 technology, it will require an appropriate key programmed to it. The transponder chip in each car is unique. If an alternative key was used, the on-board computer would not be able to recognize the serial numbers and the engine wouldn't begin.

Normally when a car's key is lost, the owner will go to the local dealer to purchase a replacement and then program it to the vehicle. It can take between two and five working days and the original key will be required.

You can save money by buying keys from an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, enabling you to start your vehicle with another key. This will save you time and money as you won't need to wait for the dealer to cut a new key.

citroen berlingo Van key models prior to 2000 can be made into spare keys within two minutes. The manufacturer has recently added a PIN to a plastic “security card” that is the size of an ordinary credit card that is kept in the owner's wallet. It must be removed from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can help you with this and you'll avoid going to the dealer.

Door Lock Repair

When the lock or key are damaged, it can result in problems locking, unlocking and starting your vehicle. We will come to your address and repair the lock or ignition barrel at a fraction of the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also make spare keys if the ones you have been stolen or lost.

From 1998 onwards, all citroen c2 key programming vehicles didn't come with transponder chips. So creating a new key for them is quite straight easy and can be completed on the spot in just a few minutes. Since 1998, all models require the use of a code that is stored on a'security card' about the size of a credit card in the wallet of the owner. We can quickly get the code and then program an alternative Citroen key into your vehicle for you.

A common problem with modern keys is that the key fob is out of sync' with your car. Our vans are equipped to re-synchronize the key and get you back on the road in no time. You can save up to 50% on the cost of citroen ds3 key fob dealer services.

Ignition Barrel Repair

Modern cars come with keys that go through a series of movements to start. If this process is interrupted by an unresponsive key or damage to the barrel that is used for ignition, the car will not start. Removal of a damaged or stuck key from the ignition can be a challenge and should be handled by a professional. Our technicians can extract your keys without causing damage to your vehicle using tools and grease.

Over time, the keys and tumblers in the ignition cylinder wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn the car key. The issue can be made worse by the weight of your keychain attached to your keys that puts extra stress on the tumblers. This is the reason why we suggest that you have your Citroen keys and cylinders examined by our experts before they are unable to use them.

Getting your citroen c4 grand picasso key keys replaced at a dealer can be a costly and time-consuming process. They will send a replacement key for you that can take up to five days to arrive. Once it arrives, you'll be required to come back with your V5 and ID documents in order to program the key into your vehicle. Northside Car Keys can save you money when we visit your office or home to carry out an Citroen key replacement service at a less cost than what the dealer would charge.