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.

Like anything else relying on a battery, you car key fob can die—often at the worst time. Thankfully, these batteries are easy to replace.

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 ...