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How to Avoid Losing Your Citroen DS3 Key DS Automobiles is the luxury brand of Citroen. The DS name means “Different Spirit” and the company's goal is to combine innovation with luxurious grace and glamour. Book Citroen Ds3 essential services online in just a few minutes. Compare prices, reviews and availability near you. Enter your registration number to see local repair quotes that are competitive. Replacement Keys If you've lost your sole Citroen car key and are looking for replacement, it's best to find a reputable auto locksmith. www.g28carkeys.co.uk will save you money and time. At a dealership, you must bring your vehicle in and provide your identity documents to purchase the key replacement. It will take between two and five days for the key to be delivered. After it arrives you must return to the dealership to have the replacement Citroen key programmed into your vehicle. This can be expensive and time-consuming. There are many different kinds of Citroen keys, based on the year and model your vehicle is. Certain models come with an electronic key fob that opens doors remotely, while others require you to insert it into the ignition in order to start the vehicle. These keys are equipped with a transponder, which allows them to communicate with the car. The chip is embedded into the key and has to be programmed to match your car. A mobile technician can come to your location and re-synchronize the keys with your vehicle. They'll have the necessary diagnostic equipment to complete the task and will not charge the same amount that dealers would. Transponder Chips A transponder chip in your key is designed to prevent hot-wiring your vehicle. This is a technique commonly employed by thieves to steal vehicles. If you own a transponder key the chip inside will turn off the immobilizer of your vehicle if a wrong key is used to start it. This technology is very efficient in preventing theft of cars. The transponder chips that are in your citroen ds3 keys can be out of sync with your vehicle at times Therefore, it's crucial to secure them. A mobile locksmith can reprogram keys in case it's stolen or lost using the equipment in their van. This will cost less than a dealership will charge for the replacement of keys. A key with a transponder can simplify your life in case you enjoy kayaking fishing or surfing. Rather than having to worry about taking a key made of steel to carry in case you need to lock your vehicle while you're on vacation, this type key is water-resistant and can be left on your fishing pole, surfboard or kayak. Keys lost or stolen The best method to avoid losing your Citroen keys is to keep a spare somewhere safe. If you're inclined to forget where you put something try placing the spare key in a place that is easy to remember (like your keychain). If you are struggling to remember where you put things, consider buying an attractive keyring colour or pattern. Prior to 1997 Citroen vehicles and vans didn't use transponders so making an extra key is easy and can be done on site. From 1998 onwards, all vehicles will come with a transponder built into them, which needs to be programmed to the chassis of the vehicle and this requires specialist equipment. If you have lost or taken your Citroen van or car keys you'll need to go to your dealer and show your V5 and ID to purchase replacement keys. They can take up five days to arrive and must be programmed into your vehicle before they are able to be used. We can program and cut replacement keys in a fraction the time required at the dealership, and for an affordable price. We can also reprogram faulty Citroen remote control (fob) keys which are easily out of sync with your vehicle. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the necessary equipment to accomplish this task efficiently and quickly.