'Cheaper to Total the Car:' Man With a 2015 BMW Needs a New Key. Then He Finds Out How Much They Are Now A man loses his car ...

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And what you can actually do about it. Drop your phone, and your day’s ruined. Lose your car key, and your month might be. In 2025, replacing a modern key fob can cost more than buying a new iPhone.

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