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.

Locksmiths might not be able to program fobs for every brand. Another option is to buy a key fob online and then have it programmed at a dealership or by a locksmith.

Just know that most customer-programmable key fobs will require two current working keys in order to program the new one. RELATED: How to replace your key fob | Your key fob may have hidden features ...