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Broken key

  • 11-06-2017 7:40pm
    #1
    markpb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,391 ✭✭✭


    My car key broke today, the metal casing that keeps the key in the fob snapped off (surprisingly easily). Had anyone any ideas how to fix it or get a new one without paying the crazy money for an entirely new key?

    It's a 2010 insignia.


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  • #2
    markpb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,391 ✭✭✭markpb


    Replying to my own post because I can't figure out how to add a photo to my OP.


  • #3
    SEPT 23 1989
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43,028 ✭✭✭✭SEPT 23 1989


    Autokey in Newlands cross


  • #4
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,523 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    The likes of lock doctor can replace the casing, they quoted me €65 for a Hyundai flip key.

    I know you can get bits off eBay alright, but not sure how tricky this would be.


  • #5
    markpb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,391 ✭✭✭markpb


    SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »
    Autokey in Newlands cross

    Cheers! Any idea how much it might be?


  • #6
    SEPT 23 1989
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43,028 ✭✭✭✭SEPT 23 1989


    markpb wrote: »
    Cheers! Any idea how much it might be?

    Not sure about your yoke but it was 75
    for a Renault Scenic took 40 minutes


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  • #7
    mcbobbyb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 242 ✭✭mcbobbyb


    Auto key quoted me 180 for a new Mazda 6 key. 90 for none remote key. Crazy money


  • #8
    Stoolbend
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭Stoolbend


    These keys are bonded together so not really diy.


  • #9
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,594 ✭✭✭tossy


    mcbobbyb wrote: »
    Auto key quoted me 180 for a new Mazda 6 key. 90 for none remote key. Crazy money

    Including coding ? Seems pretty reasonable. How much do you think a key should cost ?


  • #10
    mcbobbyb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 242 ✭✭mcbobbyb


    tossy wrote:
    Including coding ? Seems pretty reasonable. How much do you think a key should cost ?


    I don't know but less than that


  • #11
    barryfitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 554 ✭✭✭barryfitz


    I had the exact same issue with a Hyundai flip key, the break looked identical to yours.
    Repaired it over a year ago with some metal epoxy type glue. Its been perfect since.

    Edit: I wasnt sure what glue I used initially but found it in the end.
    http://www.diy.com/departments/evo-stik-rapid-metal-epoxy-glue-30ml/147451_BQ.prd


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  • #12
    cplwhisper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 797 ✭✭✭cplwhisper


    If axa customer , check if cover in place


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