The days of replacing a car key by having an inexpensive blank copied and cut at a hardware store are pretty much over. Most new cars today come either with a push-button start system or keyless entry ...

My mom recently lost the spare set of keys for her 2006 Subaru. The dealer wanted more than $300 to replace the key fob and make a new key. That seemed outrageous, so we started digging into DIY ...

In recent years, car key fobs have become less focused on the key itself and more focused on the technology that can be placed within the fob. Now, some key fobs don’t even have keys, with ...

We really are living in the future when your car just magically knows you're there without you having to do anything. The jingling of keys used to be the universal symptom of turning a car on, but ...

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 ...

Are you looking to unlock the potential of your Toyota car remote? With just a few simple steps, you can program your Toyota car remote and take control of your vehicle’s keyless entry system.

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Remember when BMW wanted to charge drivers to use Apple CarPlay? How about the subscription required for the Mercedes EQS’s rear-wheel steering functionality in Europe? It turns out that luxury ...

DETROIT – High-tech thieves are hacking into key fobs to steal cars and experts say it’s starting to become more common. Jennifer Wilson just got her brand new custom-built Dodge Charger. She paid $90 ...

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