On modern Chevrolet key fobs, the key itself is used as a tool to help you swap out the old battery for a new one.

Gone are when you couldn't start your car's engine without a physical key. Modern vehicles today come with key fobs that are more useful than just starting your car and locking and unlocking its doors ...

Batteries fade and die over time, but but changing the cell in your Chevrolet key fob doesn't have to be difficult.

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.