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How to Get G28 Car Keys for your car can appear like a daunting endeavor especially when you've lost the key. You'll need to contact the local locksmith or a dealership to get a new one. But, it could cost you a significant amount of money. You can avoid this by using a service such as SR Key Solutions. Key Cutting If you lose your keys, it can be a major inconvenience. Fortunately, Ace Hardware offers hassle-free key cutting services that can help you get back on the right track. We provide both regular and high-security key duplicate. For normal keys, we use the key cutting machine which can duplicate mortise keys or cylinder keys. The key is held in an vise, and is then cut using a blade. The new key is then deburred, by rubbing it down with wirebrushes built into the machine, or manually using an industrial bench grinder – to remove any 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 but it is also extremely accurate. It is recommended to bring the original key with you while cutting these keys since differences in the shape of the key could render it useless. We use Framon two manual machines that are regarded as the most reliable and stable in the business. Some customers have even shared stories of them falling off their workstations to the floor and being perfectly fine. 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. This is because the transponder chip is specific to each car. Consequently, in the event that a different key is used the on-board computer will not recognize the serial number, and cannot allow the engine to start. Normally when a car's key is lost the owner will go to the local dealer to get a new one and then program it to the vehicle. This can take between two and five days. they'll need the original key present. You can save money by buying a key at an auto locksmith. They can cut and program the key for you, enabling you to start your car with a different key. This will save your time and money as you won't have to wait around for the car dealer to cut a new key. Making an extra key is easy and can be made on-site within a matter of minutes for Citroen models pre-2000. The manufacturer has recently added a PIN on the plastic “security card” which is about the size of a credit card. It is kept in the wallet of the owner. It is required to remove it from the vehicle in order to program the new key. We can help you with this and you'll be able to avoid the trip to the dealer. Door Lock Repair If the key or lock is damaged, it can cause problems when locking, unlocking and even starting your vehicle. We can visit your location and repair the lock or ignition barrel at a fraction of the cost of Citroen dealers. We can also provide new keys if you've lost or stolen one. All Citroen vehicles don't use transponder chips. So creating a new key for them is a breeze to do on-site in a matter of minutes. Since 1998 all models require a unique code that is stored inside a plastic card that is similar to a credit card, and then kept in the wallet of the owner. We are able to quickly locate this code and program a replacement Citroen key into your vehicle for you. The key fob could be 'out of sync' with your car. Our vans are equipped to re-synchronise 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 Repair Modern cars are built to work with a specific key that is used to go through an array of motions to start. If the key is damaged or jammed, your car won't start. Removal of a damaged or stuck key from the ignition could be a challenge and should be handled by a professional. Our technicians can extract the keys without damaging your vehicle with tools and lubricant. Over time the key and tumblers within the cylinder for ignition wear out, making it difficult or impossible to turn the key of your car. A heavy keychain could cause the problem to get worse by putting extra pressure on the tumblers. This is why we suggest getting your Citroen keys and cylinders checked by our experts before they are unable to use them. Getting your Citroen keys replaced at a dealership can be costly and time-consuming process. The dealership will then order an alternative key, which can take up to 5 days to arrive. Once it arrives, you'll need to go back in with your V5 and ID documents to have the key inserted into your vehicle. At Northside Car Keys we can save you money by coming to your workplace or at home to complete a Citroen replacement key service for much less than what a dealer would charge.