Motors expert warns drivers over TikTok button hack that could cost a fortune

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Motors expert Graham Conway has urged vehicle owners to avoid the Key Fob TikTok tip, as it could put a hole in their pockets.u...

Graham, who is the Managing Director of Select Car Leasing, is frustrated with the TikTok clip of an influencer reprogramming their key fob to provide their 20-year-old car- a keyless ignition..

The process involves some work under the hood along with the addition of new parts to the ignition system..

In an interview with The Express, Graham said, At first glance, this might seem like a cost-effective plan, as getting a new key and having it programmed at a dealership can be quite expensive, potentially costing several hundred pounds..

According to him, trying to reprogram a key fob without understanding the intricacies of your car and its electrical system can lead to unpredictable issues in the future and potentially huge costs for getting it repaired..