Dealerships have turned key fob programming into a quiet profit center, folding a few minutes of work into triple‑digit ...

It's a good idea to have an extra key fob, but at the dealership, it can cost you hundreds of dollars. Instead, you can give ...

And what you can actually do about it. Drop your phone, and your day’s ruined. Lose your car key, and your month might be. In 2025, replacing a modern key fob can cost more than buying a new iPhone.