While some hardware stores may be able to program a modern car key, it’s something most folks end up at their car dealer for—or a locksmith, if you’ve lost a key altogether.

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.

In addition to the key fobs and programming device, Smith said he recovered black clothing, a black hat and tools from the vehicle. The device was traced back to a locksmith in Birmingham, Alabama ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- It's the latest target for car thieves. It's not a Chevy or Jeep. It's a device. It doesn't look like much, but for crooks, it's the key to quickly getting behind the wheel of as ...

But car theft rings have found a way around it. Using key-programming machines meant for locksmiths and car dealerships, criminals are able to program blank key fobs to start cars.

Google is making it easier to use security keys and its Advanced Protection Program to secure Google Accounts on iOS devices.

In addition to tailgate thefts, authorities are also seeing an increase in high-tech vehicle thefts using key programming devices.

[Fileark] has instructions for reprogramming keyless entry devices for your car. His demonstration video, which you can see after the break, shows how to make one key fob work for two different veh… ...