What's the Cheapest Way To Replace a Lost Vehicle Key Fob?

Losing your key fob can put you in a bad spot. Especially if it’s for a daily driver. But don’t lunge at the first solution you see. Here’s how to get a good deal.

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[jandoherty]

Ace hardware does it also. I’ve had two key fobs made there and they’re at least half the price of getting it done at the car dealership.

[reuelbutler]

I love Clark Howard co host great advice really help me out thanks again

[wilbursmith]

Ace hardware quoted me $170 for the Toyota fob, including programming.

[bgregg]

Car dealers will absolutely hose you for replacement keys & fobs.

[HardTrancid]

I had my spare keys stolen for my GMC Acadia.... Will relearning off my existing fob make the stolen one no longer function? I'm so worried they are going to steal my car.

[jeffreyblanton]

I bought a key FOB online for my 2015 Subaru Outback and took it to a locksmith. He tried to program the FOB with his computer device but was unable. I had to take it to the dealer. I think it depends on the brand of vehicle.

[Kp.adventure.traveler]

I was quoted $1000 for a new fob by NB dealership😢

[maggieneal]

I purchased a 2006 lexus is 350 from a guy with no key --- looked onlineband a guy had 2 lexus for an 2006 lexus gs 350 he had but had wrecked rhe car, does anyone know if this keys can be reprogramed fornthe other lexus is 340

[rpm]

I have a 2016 Buick Encore and the door unlock button was breaking off (literally caved in to the inside of the fob shell). I was able to order a replacement shell for about $10. I was able to move the circuit board and the key to the new shell. Taking the old fob apart was a painful process. You have to be careful not to damage the internal circuit board while trying to get it out. I was successful consequently saving myself $100-$150 bucks.

[fergieferg]

Ace Hardware qouted $300, Batteries Plus is saying $160 ($90 key + $70 programming).

[warrentrout]

even a locksmith couldn't provide a new Toyota key for my 2019. Only the dealer, and even they had to specifical order it

[alaskan]

I bought a proximity key for my Hyundai Elantra on eBay and the local dealership claimed that they couldn't program it. What a waste of time and money.

[randys]

Batteries Plus is expensive as shit, especially for simply programming the FOBs at well over $100.00 each.

[justbe]

Toyota will charge you over 450 dollars for a replacement key fob

[derekgallegos]

You still have to get the key cut ! They don't come precut than you have to get it programmed all this is a scam trust me it's cheaper for the dealership your cutting out 3 steps buy going to the dealership! It's gonna cost you 200 there