It was two separate issues - alternator and stiff lock. Alternator fixed and mechanic really had to jiggle the keys to make them work (in any lock). The fob didn't work because the battery was completely dead and even with a jump, did not hold charge. Now the steering seems to be gone. Time for a new car me thinks! I have loved this car and it has been great - but it is just at that point where I'm conitnually pumping money in!