Broken key

markpb

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.

markpb

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

SEPT 23 1989

Autokey in Newlands cross

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.

markpb

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

Autokey in Newlands cross

Cheers! Any idea how much it might be?

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

mcbobbyb

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

Stoolbend

These keys are bonded together so not really diy.

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 ?

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

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

cplwhisper

If axa customer , check if cover in place