You may know the signs of a key fob with a bad battery: having to press the button multiple times or getting close to the car for activation to kick in. Sometimes the functions engage, and at other ...

Without knowing how old the car is it's hard to advise on the best action. You can always go to a dealer but if you can't get there, or want to be more cost effective, you might be able to go to a ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. The days of replacing a car key by having an ...

Modern car key fobs are expensive to replace, often costing hundreds to over $1,000. Key fobs are complex computers requiring proprietary programming, usually by dealerships. Local locksmiths can ...