The convenience of a keyless car, one that unlocks as the owner approaches and starts at the push of a button, rests on a ...

Look in your pocket, purse, bag, or junk drawer, and chances are you’ll find a key fob. The basic ones lock and unlock your car’s doors. The fanciest do much more. But no matter which kind you have, ...

Some car key fobs have many features built in that owners may not even be aware of. Here's our expert guide to hidden key fob features.

Modern key fobs can do a lot, but even a dead battery usually won't leave you stranded—if you know where to place the fob.

If you think you can go to any hardware store to have a new car key cut for a few bucks, you’re still living in the 20th century. Nowadays, when you lose a key or need an extra, you’ll probably have ...

During the past twenty years the locks and security systems for cars have undergone an incredible transformation from simple mechanical keys to sophisticated keyless entry systems that have often been ...

Remote operation of door locks is all but universal today. Click a button on the key fob, or on the key itself, and doors open or lock. Battery powered, these miniature radio-wave transmitters have ...

And what you can actually do about it. Drop your phone, and your day’s ruined. Lose your car key, and your month might be. In 2025, replacing a modern key fob can cost more than buying a new iPhone.

We begin with the vastly overlooked key fob. Naughty: Jaguar XJ/Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Luxury automakers do a lot to make their fobs stand out. Porsche even crafts them to look like the cars ...