Jim S wrote:
My car key has a chip in it and the plastic 'loop' that connects to a key
ring has snapped off. I repaired it the first time with a kind of
plasticene that went rock hard and it worked - until my garage held it
the wrong way and snapped it again. It all works but I'd rather not have
a loose key in my pocket.
My main dealer wants ｣129+ to replace it - no chance.
Various firms like Timpsons say they 'may' be able to clone it at ~｣40-
｣60, but until I drive 15 miles to the nearest main shop to find out,
they cannot promise.
A local locksmith says he can get a blank, but would have to remove the
chip from the current key.
I thought I might be able to get a sleeve to put the key in or even cast
a resin mould around it?
Until then I have extemporised by cutting a hole in some fabric based
gaffer tape with a hole for the key ring.
Any ideas?

It would help if you mentioned the vehicle model, year etc and whether the
key fob contains buttons for remote unlocking.

A photo of the offending key would also be helpful. Alternatively we could
all make a bunch of ill informed suggestions on how best to fix it.

Tim

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