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.

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 ...

“Manufacturers are tasking key fobs with a multitude of functions that make the car—and the key fob—more useful than ever,” says Jake Fisher, senior director of auto testing at Consumer ...

If your car is less than five years old, you’ll probably have to go to a dealership. They have the expensive equipment required to program a new key fob.

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

First off, before paying for a new key fob, check your car’s basic warranty, insurance, or roadside assistance coverage to see if they cover lost or damaged keys. Also, some extended warranties ...