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If you've lost your primary Citroen car key and are looking for replacement, it's best to go to an auto locksmith you can trust. It will save you both time and money. In a dealership, you will be required to bring your vehicle in and present your identification documents to purchase the replacement key. It can take between two and five days for the key to arrive. When it arrives you must return to the dealership to have the replacement Citroen key programmed into your vehicle. This could be very costly and time-consuming.

There are a variety of Citroen keys, based on the year and model your vehicle is. Certain models have keys that unlock the doors remotely, while others require you to insert it into the ignition in order to start the vehicle. The majority of these keys come with transponder chips which are used to communicate with your car. The chip is incorporated into the key and needs to be programmed to your specific car.

A mobile technician will travel to you and resynchronize your key with your vehicle. They'll have the equipment necessary to do the job and won't charge the same amount as dealers would.

Transponder Chips

A transponder chip inside your key is designed to block wiring your vehicle with hot wires. This is a common technique used by thieves to steal cars. If you own transponder keys, the chip inside it will deactivate the immobilizer of your car if the wrong key is used to start it. This technology is extremely efficient in preventing theft of vehicles.

Transponder chips in your citroen keys can sometimes get out of sync with your vehicle. It's important to store them safely. A mobile locksmith can reprogram a key when it's stolen or lost using the equipment in their van. This will cost less than what a dealership would charge for a new set of keys.

If you enjoy fishing, surfing, or kayaking, keys that have a transponder chip can simplify your life. Rather than having to worry about taking a key made of steel with you in the event you have to lock your vehicle while you're away, this kind key is water-resistant and can be left on your fishing pole, surfboard or kayak.

Lost or Stolen keys

Make sure you keep a spare key safe to avoid losing them. If you're prone to forgetting where you put something away, place the spare key somewhere that is easy to remember (like your keychain). If you're having trouble keeping the track of things such as this, think about buying keys with a striking pattern or color so that it's easy to find.

Prior to 1997, Citroen vehicles and vans do not utilize transponders, therefore making a spare key is relatively simple and can be done on site. Any vehicles from 1998 onwards 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 your citroen nemo key keys for your van or car have been stolen or lost you'll need to visit the dealer with your V5 and ID to request replacement keys. Then they can take two to five days to arrive, and must be programmed to your vehicle before you can drive it. We can cut and program replacement keys for you in just a fraction of the time that it takes the dealership, and at a lower cost.

We can also reprogram faulty Citroen remote control (fob) keys, which can easily get out of synch with the vehicle. Our mobile technicians are equipped with the required equipment to accomplish this task efficiently and quickly.