To better understand the steps needed to replace a key fob—and the costs—we set out to buy and program several of them. Along the way we learned several valuable lessons that can help you save ...

But maybe you’ve experienced the downside: The cost to replace the latest key fobs can be as much as $400 depending on the brand. Then add another $20 to $130 to program it to work with your car.

Key programming uses a device developed by hackers that plugs into a diagnostic port in the car, then allows them to programme a blank key fob as if it's the genuine key for that car. Once done, that ...

If your car is less than five years old, chances are you’ll have to go directly to a dealership that has the expensive equipment required to program a new key fob.

But maybe you’ve experienced the downside: the cost to replace the latest key fobs can be as much as $400 depending on the brand. Then add another $20 to $130 to program it to work with your car ...

Locksmiths might not be able to program fobs for every brand. Another option is to buy a key fob online and then have it programmed at a dealership or by a locksmith.

Information about programming many manufacturers' key fobs is available on the Internet, although no one site acts as a central clearinghouse for all car models.

A car expert reveals how one can start their car with a dead key fob, even if their car has keyless ignition.

While you can program traditional ignition barrel-based keys in the car, modern smart key fobs need to be coded to the individual car's computer as that controls the security system. This means the ...

Like anything else relying on a battery, your car key fob can die—often at the worst time. Thankfully, these batteries are easy to replace. The post How to Change the Battery in Your Car Key Fob ...

The key fob is your lifeline to your car, letting you unlock the doors and set off the alarm, at a minimum, but how can you ...

Like anything powered by a battery, a car key fob can die—often at the worst time. Here’s how to change the battery in your key fob quickly and safely.