And that’s just for the fob. Add another $50 to $100 to get replacement fobs programmed to work with your car and to have a new mechanical backup key made.

Consumer Reports recommends the dealer for autos under 5 years old. But after that, you can get a mechanic, locksmith or online fob replacement.

The key fob on a Dodge Ram can do more than unlocking and locking the doors. Depending on the trim, here are four features that can come in handy.

In this primer on how to replace a car key fob, Consumer Reports says getting another high-tech key fob can be a pricey proposition.