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How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key

DS Automobiles (pronounced Deesse) is the luxury vehicle brand of the French manufacturer Citroen. The DS name is a reference to 'Different Spirit' and the marque aims to blend innovation with grace and glamour. Review and compare prices for Citroen ds3 key services close to you and book them online in just a few clicks. Enter your registration number to get competitive repair estimates for your local area.

Replacement Keys

If you have lost your one Citroen car key and are searching for a replacement, it is best to find a trusted auto locksmith. This is because it will save you money and key fob programming hassle. You will need to bring your car to the dealership, and present your identification documents to receive a replacement key. It can take between two and five days for the key to arrive. When it arrives, you will have to return to the dealership to have the replacement Citroen key programmed to your vehicle. This can be very expensive and time consuming.

Citroen offers several different key types, depending on the year and model of your vehicle. Some models use an electronic key fob that opens the door from the distance, whereas others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. These keys come with a transponder that enables them to communicate with your car. The chip is embedded in the key, and needs to be programmed to your specific car.

A mobile technician will come to you and resynchronize the key with your vehicle. They will have all the diagnostic equipment required to do the job and won't cost as much as an auto dealer would.

Transponder Chips

Transponder chips on your keys are designed to protect your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a typical method used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you own transponder keys that has a chip inside, it will shut down the immobilizer in your vehicle if a wrong key is used to start it. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of cars.

The transponder chips inside the keys of your Citroen Ds3 can get out of synch with your vehicle sometimes, so it's important to keep them safe. A mobile locksmith can reprogram keys if it's lost or stolen by using the equipment they have in their van. This will cost you far less than a dealer will charge for a new set of keys.

If you are a fan of fishing, surfing, or kayaking, keys that have transponder chip could make your life much easier. Instead of worrying about taking a metal key with you in case you need to lock your car while you're out, this kind of key fob programming is waterproof and can be left in your surfboard, fishing pole or kayak.

Keys that were stolen or lost are not found

The best method to avoid losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare safe. If you're inclined to forget where you put something away, place the spare key somewhere that is easy to remember (like your keychain). If you are struggling to remember where you have put things, try buying an attractive keyring colour or pattern.

Prior to 1997 Citroen vehicles and vans didn't have transponders, so creating an extra key is simple and can be done on site. Since 1998 all vehicles will come with transponders which must be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialized equipment.

If you've lost or have stolen your Citroen keys to your car or van, you will need to visit your dealer and bring your V5 along with your ID to order replacements. Then they can take two to five days to arrive and must be programmed into your vehicle before you are able to drive it. We can cut and program replacement keys in a fraction the time it takes at the dealership, and at cheaper prices.

We can also reprogram damaged citroen c1 key remote control (fob) keys, which can easily get out of sync with your vehicle. This is not something that can be handled by your local mechanic or garage However, our mobile technicians have the equipment in their vans that allow them to do this quickly and efficiently.