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Replacement Keys

If you've lost your one Citroen car key and are seeking replacement, it's recommended that you go to an auto locksmith you can trust. It will save you time and money. You'll have to bring your car to the dealership and show your identification documents to receive a replacement key. It can take between two and five days for the key to arrive. Once it does you must return to your dealership to get the replacement Citroen key programmed to your vehicle. This is time-consuming and costly.

citroen Ds3 replacement Key cost offers several different keys, based on the model and year of your vehicle. Certain models come with the key fob to unlock the door at a distance, while others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. The keys are fitted with a transponder that allows them to connect with the car. The embedded chip in the key needs to be programmed for your particular car.

A mobile technician will be able to visit your location and re-synchronize your car key your car. They'll have the diagnostic equipment required to do the job and won't charge the same amount as a dealer would.

Transponder Chips

A transponder chip on your key is designed to avoid the hot-wiring of your car. This is a popular method used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have an ignition key that has a chip, it will shut off your immobilizer if the wrong key was used to start the vehicle. This technology is very efficient in preventing theft of cars.

Transponder chips that are embedded in your citroen keys may become out of sync with your vehicle. It's essential to store your keys in a secure location. A mobile locksmith can reprogram keys in the event of theft or loss using the equipment in their van. The cost will be much lower for this service than at an auto dealer.

If you are a fan of surfing, fishing, boating or kayaking, having keys that have transponder chip could make your life much easier. Instead of worrying about carrying a metal key to carry in case you need to lock your car when you're away, this kind key is water-resistant and can be left in 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 have a difficult finding the right place to put things, consider putting the spare key in a location that stands out to you (like on your keychain). If you are struggling to remember where you have put things, try buying an attractive keyring colour or pattern.

citroen c1 replacement key vans and cars prior to 1997 didn't utilize transponders, so creating an spare is possible at the site. Since 1998 the vehicles will all have a transponder which needs to be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialized equipment.

If your Citroen car or van keys were stolen or lost, you'll have to visit the dealer with your V5 and identification to get replacement keys. They can take anywhere from two to five days to arrive and they will need to be programmed to your vehicle prior to being able to drive it. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in a fraction of the time required by the dealership and at a cheaper price.

We also can reprogram the faulty Citroen remote control (fob) keys which are easily out of sync with your vehicle. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the necessary tools to accomplish this task quickly and effectively.