Audi key fobs have varied slightly between different models over the years, but the process to replace batteries is relatively similar and simple for each one.

“The fob has become a critical part of the security of the car,” he said. The average price for an Audi key fob replacement, including programming, is $500, we were told.

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.

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 ...

Audi key fobs have varied slightly between different models over the years, but the process to replace batteries is relatively similar and simple for each one.

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.