Q: Reprogram
How much will it be to reprogram my car
My car has 170000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
It all depends on what needs reprogrammed. Most dealers will have to do most programming procedures and will charge about 1.5 hours and should be expected to cost anywhere in the $175 to $250 range depending on dealer labor rate they charge.
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