How much thought do you pay to your car key fob? This piece of plastic may be little, but can help you do more than just unlocking your car.

Like anything powered by a battery, a car key fob can die—often at the worst time. Here’s how to change the battery in your key fob quickly and safely.

The key fob is your lifeline to your car, letting you unlock the doors and set off the alarm, at a minimum, but how can you tell if it needs a new battery?

He also pointed out that new keys or fob programming in general terms could cost up to around the €280 mark. Stressing that the dealership first has to establish proof of vehicle ownership, he ...