Thief Who Stole Range Rover From Brickell Garage Believed to Have Cloned Key Fob Miami Police say thieves can duplicate a fob using a computer by matching the car’s VIN number.

All the cars used a fob instead of needing to insert a key into the ignition, which allowed thieves to use high-tech equipment to either clone the fobs or hack into the car's electronics.

The dealer is telling me it’s $600 for a new key plus $250 for programming. I see key fobs online for around $20.

Virginia Thieves could use a key fob programming tool to steal your car, police warn These key programming tools can be purchased online anywhere. They can range from $60 to $600.

This could be in “mechanical form”, fitting into an old-fashioned keyhole in the door Manufacturers began to use key fobs in the 1980s, claiming customers preferred the convenience of a “blipper” that ...