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Replacement Keys

If you have lost your one Citroen car key and are seeking an alternative, it's best to go to an auto locksmith you can trust. It will save you both money and time. 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 be delivered between two and five business days. You will need to return to the dealership to have your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This could be very costly and time consuming.

Citroen offers several different keys, based on the year and model of your vehicle. Some models have an electronic key fob that opens doors remotely, while others require that you insert it into the ignition in order to start your vehicle. These keys come with a transponder which allows them to connect with the car. The chip is embedded into the key and has to be programmed to the car you own.

A mobile technician will be able to visit your location and re-synchronize the key with your car. They'll be equipped with all the diagnostic equipment required to complete the task and will not charge the same amount as dealers would.

Transponder Chips

A transponder chip inside your key is designed to avoid the hot-wiring of your vehicle. This is a popular method used by thieves to steal vehicles. If citroen ds3 key have a key with a chip, it will deactivate your immobilizer when the wrong key was used to start the vehicle. This technology is very efficient in preventing theft of cars.


Transponder chips in your citroen keys can sometimes get out of sync with your vehicle. It's essential to store your keys in a secure location. A mobile locksmith can reprogram keys if it's lost or stolen by using the equipment that is in their van. The cost will be much lower for this service than you would at a dealership.

If you enjoy fishing, surfing, or kayaking, keys that have a transponder chip can simplify your life. Instead of worrying about taking a key made of steel with you in the event that you need to lock your car when you're out, this kind key is water-resistant and can be safely left on your fishing pole, surfboard or kayak.

Keys lost or stolen

The best way to prevent losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare safe. If you're likely to forget the place you put something, consider putting the spare key in a place that's easy to remember (like your keychain). If you have trouble keeping things like this, consider purchasing keys with a striking design or color to make it easy to find.

Citroen vans and cars prior to 1997 did not use transponders, so making a spare is easy and can be done on the website. Since 1998 all vehicles will come with a transponder which needs to be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialized equipment.

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

We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are not in sync with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the required equipment to complete this task quickly and efficiently.