Sleutel - Autosleutelbehuizing - Sleutel behuizing - Sleutelhoesje - Autosleutel - Sleutelbehuizing
A dirt-cheap way to give your worn-out or broken car key a second life without paying premium dealership prices.
For less than three euros, this generic key shell is an excellent budget solution. While you do have to transfer the electronics yourself and potentially get the key blade cut, it saves you dozens of euros compared to an official replacement.
Reasons to buy
- Extremely affordable compared to dealership prices
- Simple way to refresh a worn or cracked key casing
- No advanced technical knowledge required for basic assembly
Watch-outs
- Does not include any electronics, circuit board, or transponder
- Plastic quality feels slightly less premium than the original
- The key blade may need to be cut by a locksmith
What do you actually get?
This generic car key shell is strictly meant to replace the plastic exterior of your current key. If your buttons are worn down or the plastic casing is cracked, this is the perfect fix. Keep in mind: there are no electronics, battery, or immobilizer chips inside. You must transfer these from your old key.
DIY transfer or professional cutting
Transferring the internal circuit board is usually a simple matter of carefully opening your old key and moving the components over. Depending on your car model, you can sometimes reuse your old metal key blade, or you will need to get the included blank blade cut at a local locksmith.
Frequently asked questions
Are the electronics and battery included?
No, this is solely the empty plastic shell. You must transfer the circuit board, battery, and transponder chip from your old, working key.
Does this shell fit every car key?
No, make sure to carefully check if the shape, number of buttons, and key blade profile match your current key exactly before purchasing.
Do I need to reprogram the key?
If you transfer the original electronics and transponder chip correctly, the key does not need to be reprogrammed or paired again.
Where to buy
Affiliate link · we may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you.