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.

In this primer on how to replace a car key fob, Consumer Reports says getting another high-tech key fob can be a pricey proposition.

How To A Program GM Key Fob A key fob, also called a keyless entry remote or keyless transmitter, controls your vehicle’s locks, trunk and alarm from a distance. Every key fob must be programmed to ...

The great news for car owners is that electronic key fobs make your vehicle much more difficult to steal than in generations past. On the other hand, they also introduce new components that can be ...

And that’s just for the fob. Add another $50 to $100 to get replacement fobs programmed to work with your car and to have a new mechanical backup key made.