Remote help

Hello all.

Just got a 52 plate Tempest so this is my first visit.

Both the remotes in the keys are broke. I think the previous owner had long nails that seem to have destroyed the micro-switches. One button still works that unlocks the car so I'm assuming that the car is ok, just the remote.

Now I hear that these things cost an arm and a leg so is there a cheaper option? Is just a replacement remote available without a key or will one of the after market alarm that also say can be wired into the central locking work? (eg http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&ModuleNo=219353&doy=22m9 )

Thanks
 
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