pstevens

Just picked up a 2011 Impreza for my son's first car. It only came with one key. It has one of those separate transponder keys, plus he has a keyless entry remote. We want to get a backup key, based on my research there is no cheap way around this, so I will get a locksmith to get me a key and do the programming. Was quoted $80 for that key. As for the separate keyless entry remote, I had hoped to purchase one myself and program it myself.I have seen sites that say you can reprogram it yourself, and other sites say you have to take it to a locksmith or dealership. What's the scoop? The remote has an 8 digit transmitter code on it. One site says I simply need this code to program a replacement. However, when I called the locksmith and asked him about programming my own remote, he said the one's you get off ebay or amazon, etc , you get a 50/50 chance of it working. And the prices seem to be all over the place. I see them for $30, others much more expensive, even reburbished one's. If I can indeed program one myself, what is a good reliable place to buy the keyless entry remotes that will actually work? thank you