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Originally Posted by calgarygeologist
Has anyone used a local locksmith instead of a dealership to replace a keyfob for a newer keyless ignition system? My mom needs a keyfob for her vehicle, Genesis sedan, and I've read that a dealership could charge $800 to $1000 for a new fob and programming. I see that fobs online are about $150 and I assume that a capable locksmith with the right tool can program it for a couple hundred. Any recommendations?
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Consider doing it yourself as well. There's Youtube guides online. I get that there's labour and stuff involved, but for the prices they are charging for a single battery change that they do in a literal minute or two, I can buy myself a life time supply of coin batteries (and brand name ones like Sony too) and do it myself.
The same profit multiplier seems to exist for buying and reprogramming a key.