Question 1

What is the cheapest way to replace my 2007 Saturn VUE key?

Accepted Answer

Call a mobile locksmith before you call the dealer or go to a big-box hardware store. The VUE uses a remote with a transponder key, so replacement has two parts: cutting the blade to your vehicle and programming both the transponder and the remote. Dealers split that into parts plus labor plus a service appointment. We do it in one stop, on site in Alpine, for a fraction of what the dealer wanted. No tow, no waiting room, no separate line items.

Question 2

How much more does all-keys-lost cost versus adding a spare?

Accepted Answer

More. Always more.

Adding a spare while you have a working key is a quick programming job. All-keys-lost means the immobilizer has no reference point -- everything has to be reset and new keys registered from zero. On the VUE that adds time and a more involved process. The price gap between "adding a spare" and "starting from scratch" is real and it is not small. The smartest move is getting a spare cut and programmed now, while the job is still the easier version.

Question 3

Are aftermarket remotes cheaper and do they actually work?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes cheaper upfront, sometimes a headache. The 2007 VUE remote has a specific frequency and the transponder chip in the key blade has to match what the immobilizer expects. Aftermarket shells vary -- some are fine, some use components that test weak or fail within a few months. I've also seen blanks that looked correct but wouldn't hold a program.

We use blanks verified for this vehicle. The remote gets tested through every button before I leave. You're not paying for a gamble, and you're not calling me back in two weeks because the lock button stopped responding.

Question 4

My VUE starts fine but the remote range is really short now -- like I have to be right next to the car. What's going on?

Accepted Answer

Short range on these almost always points to one of three things: a weak battery that reads present but can't sustain the transmit burst, a contact inside the fob that lost tension and is making inconsistent connection, or a cracked circuit board from a drop. CR2032 cells can measure okay on a basic meter and still fall flat the moment the remote tries to fire a signal.

Pop the fob open and look at the board and the battery contacts before assuming you need a new remote. If the board has a visible crack near a corner, that's your answer. If everything looks intact, fresh battery with verified contacts usually brings range back to normal. If range is still bad after that, bring it to me and I'll check the board on site.

Question 5

Can I program a second remote for my 2007 VUE myself at home?

Accepted Answer

There is an onboard programming sequence that works on some GM vehicles from this era when you already have a working programmed key. Whether it works on your specific VUE depends on how the vehicle security system is configured and whether a prior remote was already registered. It is not a guaranteed self-service process on this model, and getting a step wrong can lock out the sequence entirely.

Easiest path: call me. I bring the equipment, I do it right the first time, and you're done in Alpine Village without driving anywhere.

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