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How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key DS Automobiles (pronounced Deesse) is the luxury vehicle brand of the French manufacturer Citroen. The DS name refers to 'Different Spirit' and the brand aims to marry innovation with grace and glamour. Compare prices and reviews for Citroen Ds3 services near you and book online in seconds. Enter citroen berlingo key fob in order to see competitive local repair quotes. Keys Replacement It is recommended to call an experienced auto locksmith if you've lost your only Citroen key that you own and require an alternative. This is because it will help you save money and time. You'll have to bring your car to the dealership and present your identification documents in order to get a replacement key. The key will arrive between two and five business days. You'll have to go back to the dealer to have your replacement Citroen keys programmed. This could be very costly and time consuming. There are a variety of Citroen keys, based on what model and year your vehicle is. Certain models come with a key fob which unlocks doors from a distance, while others require you to insert it into the ignition to start your vehicle. The majority of these keys come with a transponder chip that is 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 will come to your place and re-synchronize your car key your car. They will have the appropriate tools for diagnosing to complete this task and won't cost you nearly as much as a dealership would. Transponder Chips Transponder chips that are in your keys are designed to stop your vehicle from being hot-wired. This is a method commonly used by thieves to steal vehicles. If you have transponder keys that has a chip inside, it will disable the immobilizer on your car if the wrong key is used to start it. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of vehicles. The transponder chips on your citroen keys could be out of sync with your vehicle sometimes and it's essential to keep them safe. If they're lost or stolen, a professional mobile locksmith can utilize the equipment in their van to reprogram your new key so that it will be compatible with your car again. This will cost you far less than a dealer will charge for the replacement of keys. If you are a fan of fishing, surfing, or kayaking, having keys that have transponder chips can make life easier. Instead of worrying about taking a metal key to carry in case you have to lock your vehicle while you're out, this kind of key is waterproof and can be tucked away in your fishing pole, surfboard or kayak. Keys lost or stolen Keep a spare key somewhere secure to ensure that they don't get lost. If you have a hard time remembering where you put things, consider putting the spare key in a location that is easy to spot (like on your keychain). If you're having trouble keeping the track of things like this, consider buying an item that is bright in design or color to make it easy to find. Up to 1997 Citroen cars and vans don't use transponders so making a spare key is relatively simple and can be completed at the site. From 1998, all vehicles will have 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 will need to go to your dealer and show your V5 along with your ID to make an order for replacements. They can take up five days to arrive and must be programmed into your vehicle before they can be used. We can program and cut keys replacements in a fraction the time required at the dealership, and for less. We can also reprogram Citroen remote controls (fobs) that are not in sync with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians have the right equipment to perform this task swiftly and efficiently.