2Nd Car Key Broke

[Soon_2B_Lexus]

Hi,

My first car key broke practically in half whilst turning the ignition on a while back. now i have just noticed a crack that has appeared in the 2nd(spare) key. this is pretty frsutrating. I dont know if i am being too heavy handed or if this a common problem.

My question is, is there anyway to get this fixed without paying lexus dealer prices. over £70.00 they want. its only the black case thats cracked and they want how much.

any advice welcome.

thanks.

[stani1029]

I got a coded key cut from a mate for £22. Only problem was opening the doors set off the alarm so its probably best to buy a genuine blank and get it done that way but if you dont know anyone i doubt it will be much cheaper than dealer prices

[Rory]

if you lock the car with the fob and then open the door manually with the key it does set the alarm off, thats normal,

I have had 4 keys off eBay, 2 for my last car and 2 for this car, cut and programmed, £25 each pair, never had any issues with breaking, it could be that u may be too heavy handed, get a better hold of the key in future see if that helps