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.

General Motors is making the Key Fob Services component of its RemoteLink smartphone app free for 2014 model year Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles.

Police are concerned that stolen key programmer could be used in future crimes. "A lot of vehicles may have some type of microchip or chipping in that key that the vehicle actually reads ...