Electronic keys introduce new components that can be expensive, even without paying a dealer to program them. If you can do the job yourself, you can save both time and money by not having to visit ...

If you're looking to pick up a new key fob, or repair one, you might wonder how long programming it takes and whether or not you can do it yourself.

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.

New key fobs must be programmed with codes that the vehicle has to read before it unlocks the door or allows starting the engine.

If you're in a pinch and need a new copy of your car key, Ace Hardware may be the better alternative over the dealership, but it depends on what car you own.

It turns out that blank key fobs, sold online, can quickly be programmed to your car. This is a common way for thieves to show up and drive off in just five minutes.

Newer cars come with a key fob of some sort, whether as a separate device attached to your keyring with buttons to lock and unlock your car, or integrated into the key itself. These fobs send a ...

The dealer is telling me it’s $600 for a new key plus $250 for programming. I see key fobs online for around $20.