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DS Automobiles (pronounced Deesse) is the premium vehicle brand of the French manufacturer Citroen. The DS name stands for "Different Spirit," and the marque's aim is to combine innovation with luxurious elegance and grace. Review and compare prices for Citroen Ds3 key services near you and book online in mere seconds. Enter your registration number to receive competitive local repair quotes.

Key Replacement

If you've lost your sole Citroen car key and are seeking replacement, it's recommended to contact a reputable auto locksmith. It will save you time and money. You'll need to take your car to the dealership and present your identification documents in order to obtain a replacement key. The key will arrive between two and five business days. After it arrives then you'll have to return to the dealership to have the replacement Citroen key programmed to your car. This is a lengthy and costly process.

Citroen provides a variety of keys, based on the year and model of your vehicle. Some models come with a key fob which unlocks doors remotely, while others require you to insert it into the ignition in order to start your car. Most of these keys have a transponder chip that is used to connect with your car. The chip is embedded in the key, and needs to be programmed to your specific car.

A mobile technician will be able to come to your place and re-synchronize the key with your vehicle. They will have the appropriate equipment for diagnostics needed to accomplish this task and will not cost you as much as a dealership.

Transponder Chips


Transponder chips on your keys are designed to keep your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a popular method used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have keys with chip, it will deactivate your immobilizer in the event that the wrong key was used to start the car. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of vehicles.

Transponder chips on your citroen keys may become out of sync with your vehicle. It is important to store them in a safe place. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key when it's stolen or lost using the equipment in their van. The cost will be much lower for this service than at a dealership.

A transponder-equipped key will make life easier for you if you enjoy kayaking, fishing or surfing. This type of key can be placed in your surfboard or fishing pole if you don't wish to carry a steel key with you.

Lost or Stolen keys

The best method to avoid losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare secure. If you have a difficult time remembering where you put things, you can try placing the spare key in an area that is noticeable to you (like on your keychain). If you are struggling to remember where you have put things, you can try purchasing a keyring in a bright color or pattern.

genuine citroen car keys and cars prior to 1997 didn't use transponders, so making an additional spare is simple and can be done at the site. All vehicles made from 1998 onwards will have a transponder within them which must be programmed to the chassis of the vehicle and this requires specialized equipment.

If your Citroen car or van keys have been stolen or lost you will need to visit the dealer with your V5 and ID to request replacement keys. The replacement keys can take between two to five days to arrive and will have to be programmed into your vehicle prior to being able to drive it. We can program and cut keys for replacement in a fraction of the time required at the dealership, and for cheaper prices.

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 perform this task swiftly and efficiently.