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.

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.

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.

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 ...

Just know that most customer-programmable key fobs will require two current working keys in order to program the new one. RELATED: How to replace your key fob | Your key fob may have hidden features ...

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 ...