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DS Automobiles (pronounced Deesse) is the premium vehicle brand of the French manufacturer Citroen. The DS name stands as 'Different Spirit. The marque's goal is to combine luxury grace and style with modern. Compare prices and read reviews for Citroen ds3 key services close to you and book them online in just a few clicks. Enter your registration number in order to see the most competitive repair estimates for your area.

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It is recommended to contact a reputable auto locksmith if you've lost the sole Citroen key you have and need a replacement. This is because it will reduce the cost and stress. At a dealership, you must bring your vehicle in and present your identification documents to order the replacement key. It will take between two and five days for the key to be delivered. Once it arrives then you'll have to return to your dealership to get the replacement Citroen key programmed into your car. This is a lengthy and costly process.

There are a variety of Citroen keys, based on what model and year your vehicle is. Some models use keys that open the door at an afar, while others require you to insert it into the ignition to start the engine. The majority of these keys come with transponder chips which are used to communicate with your car. The chip is embedded in the key and has to be programmed to match your car.

A mobile technician can come to your place and re-synchronize your car key your vehicle. They'll have all the diagnostic equipment needed to do the job and won't cost as much as a dealer would.

Transponder Chips

A transponder chip inside your key is designed to avoid the hot-wiring of your vehicle. This is a technique commonly employed by thieves to steal cars. If you have keys with chip, it will deactivate your immobilizer in the event that the incorrect key was used to start the car. This technology is extremely effective in preventing car theft.

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 in case it's stolen or lost by using the equipment they have in their van. The cost will be much lower for this service than you would at a dealership.

A key with a transponder will simplify your life if you like kayaking, fishing, or surfing. This kind of key can be placed in your surfboard or fishing pole if you don't wish to carry a metal key with you.

Keys stolen or lost

The best method to avoid losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare somewhere secure. If you're susceptible to forgetting where you put something consider putting the spare key in a place that is easy to remember (like your keychain). If you're struggling to keep things like this, consider purchasing keys with a striking pattern or color so that it's easy to find.

From 1997 onwards, Citroen vehicles and vans didn't have transponders, so creating a spare key is relatively easy and can be done on the spot. From 1998 the vehicles will all have transponders which must be programmed into the chassis. This requires specialist 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 purchase replacement keys. It can take as long as five days to arrive and have to be programmed into your vehicle before they can be used. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in less time it takes at the dealership, and at a lower cost.

We can also reprogram malfunctioning new citroen car key remote control (fob) keys, which can easily get out of sync with your vehicle. This isn't something that is done by your local mechanic or garage but our mobile technicians have the necessary equipment in their vans that allow them to do this swiftly and efficiently.