If you're looking to pick up a new key fob, or repair one, you might wonder how long programming it takes and whether or not you can do it yourself.

Thieves can easily reprogram BMW key fobs on the spot, posing a major security risk.

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 ...

Lobello says the tablets that locksmiths and security specialists use to reprogram key fobs have been stolen or can be bought online legally by thieves looking for a way to hack into targeted cars.