How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

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Key Replacement

If you've lost your sole citroen replacement key fob car key and are searching for a replacement, it is best to go to an auto locksmith that you trust. It will save you both money and time. You'll need to bring your vehicle to the dealership and show your identification documents in order to obtain a replacement key. It will take between two and five days for the key to be delivered. When it arrives, you will have to return to the store to get the replacement citroen key fob Citroen key programmed to your vehicle. This can be a long and expensive process.

There are several different types of Citroen keys, depending on the year and model your vehicle is. Certain models come with an electronic key fob that opens the door from an afar, while others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. Most keys feature a transponder chip that is used to connect with your car. The embedded chip inside the key has to be programmed to work with your specific car.

A mobile technician will be able to come to your place and re-synchronize the keys with your vehicle. They'll have the equipment needed to complete this task, and they won't charge you the same amount as a dealership would.

Transponder Chips

A transponder chip inside your key is designed to prevent wiring your vehicle with hot wires. This is a method commonly used by car thieves to steal vehicles. If you own transponder keys that contains a chip, it will disable the immobilizer on your vehicle if a wrong key is used to start it. This technology is extremely effective in preventing auto theft.

The transponder chips in your citroen ds3 keys can get out of synch with your vehicle from time to time and it's essential to ensure their security. A mobile locksmith can reprogram keys when it's stolen or lost by using the equipment they have in their van. You'll pay less for this service than you would at the dealership.

If you are a fan of surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, having keys that have transponder chips can make life easier. Rather than having to worry about taking a metal key with you in case you have to lock your car while you're away, this type of key is waterproof and can be stored in your fishing pole, surfboard or kayak.

Keys stolen or lost

The best method to avoid losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare somewhere secure. If you have a hard recalling where you keep things, you can try placing the spare key in a location that is easily identifiable (like on your keychain). If you have trouble to remember where you have put things, you can try purchasing an attractive keyring colour or pattern.

Up to 1997 Citroen vehicles and vans did not have transponders, so creating a spare key is relatively easy and can be made on-site. All vehicles made from 1998 onwards will have a transponder within them which must be programmed to the vehicle's chassis and this requires specialist equipment.

If your Citroen car or van keys have been stolen or lost, you'll have to visit the dealer with your V5 and identification to get replacement keys. It can take as long as five days to arrive and must be programmed into your vehicle before they are able to be used. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in just a fraction of the time required by the dealership, and at a lower cost.

We can also reprogram faulty Citroen remote control (fob) keys which are easily out of sync with your vehicle. This is not something that is done by your local garage or Mechanic but our mobile technicians have the equipment in their vans to do this fast and efficiently.