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Key Replacement

It is recommended to call an experienced auto locksmith if you've lost your only Citroen key you have and require to replace it. This is because it will save you money and hassle. You'll need to take your car to the dealership and present your identification documents in order to get a new key. The key will arrive between two and five business days. Once it arrives you'll need to come back in to have the replacement Citroen key programmed to your vehicle. This is a lengthy and costly process.

Citroen provides a variety of keys, based on the year and model of your vehicle. Certain models have keys that unlock the doors remotely, whereas others require that you insert it into the ignition to start the vehicle. These keys are equipped with a transponder that allows them to communicate with your car. The embedded chip inside the key needs to be programmed to work with your specific car.

A mobile technician will come to you and resynchronize your key with your vehicle. They'll have all the necessary diagnostic equipment to complete the task and won't cost the same amount that an auto dealer would.

Transponder Chips

Transponder chips inside your keys are designed to stop your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a common technique used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you own a key with a chip, it will shut off your immobilizer in the event that the incorrect key was used to start the vehicle. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of cars.

Transponder chips on your citroen keys may become out of sync with your vehicle. It's important to store them in a secure place. A mobile locksmith can reprogram keys when it's stolen or lost using the equipment in their van. This will cost you far less than the dealership would charge for the replacement of keys.


If you enjoy surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, a key with a transponder chip can simplify your life. This kind of key can be tucked away on your surfboard or fishing pole if there is no need to carry a metal key with you.

Lost or Stolen keys

Keep a spare key somewhere secure to ensure that they don't get lost. If you're susceptible to forgetting where you put something away, try placing the spare key in a place that is easy to remember (like your keychain). If you're having trouble keeping an eye on things like this, consider buying keys with a striking design or color that makes it easy to locate.

Citroen vans and cars prior to 1997 did not use transponders. Therefore, making an spare is done at the website. From 1998 onwards, all vehicles will have a transponder within it that needs to be programmed to the vehicle's chassis and this requires specialist equipment.

If your Citroen keys to your car or van have been lost or stolen you'll need to visit the dealer with your V5 and identification to get replacement keys. They can take up to five days to arrive and have to be programmed into your vehicle before they can be used. We can program and cut replacement keys in a fraction the time that it takes at the dealership, and at less.

We can also reprogram malfunctioning Citroen remote control (fob) keys which are easily out of sync with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the required equipment to perform this task quickly and efficiently.