For added convenience, a mobile locksmith can replace many fobs, programming and cutting the keys right in your driveway. And did you know your fob is hiding a secret?

How To A Program GM Key Fob A key fob, also called a keyless entry remote or keyless transmitter, controls your vehicle’s locks, trunk and alarm from a distance. Every key fob must be programmed to ...

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.

But maybe you’ve experienced the downside: The cost to replace the latest key fobs can be as much as $400 depending on the brand. Then add another $20 to $130 to program it to work with your car.

Just know that most customer-programmable key fobs will require two current working keys in order to program the new one. RELATED: How to replace your key fob | Your key fob may have hidden features ...

But maybe you’ve experienced the downside: the cost to replace the latest key fobs can be as much as $400 depending on the brand. Then add another $20 to $130 to program it to work with your car ...

But maybe you’ve experienced the downside: The cost to replace the latest key fobs can be as much as $400 depending on the brand. Then add another $20 to $130 to program it to work with your car.

While it's expensive to replace a lost car key fob, there are cheaper options.

Watch this video to see how to change the battery in your key fob. How to replace car key battery Most key fobs have a little slot you can use to pop them open with a small flatheaded screwdriver ...

If a visual of the battery replacement is needed, the YouTube video on changing the battery in a mid-to-late 2010s Chevrolet Equinox key fob shows how to pop the battery out and place in the new one.