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My son broke his key for his 2016 VW Polo (see photo)

I thought about trying a repair with sugru but don't think it'll be strong enough.

I think it's best to get a replacement key. Rather than pay a small fortune from the dealership I thought about trying someone online. Has anyone had any experience of this?
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Just wondering...............how will an online place make a key for a car they do not have?
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Someone-Else wrote: ↑Wed Aug 07, 2024 7:12 pm Just wondering...............how will an online place make a key for a car they do not have?
Apparently they can cut the key from a photograph.
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Never heard of that one, let us know how it goes
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Looks like a really poor design, barely any shank on the key to secure it.
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Search for auto locksmith in your area
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