That tiny metal key hiding inside your fob could save you the next time your car's high-tech electronics stop working.

As long as your keys are in range, anyone can open the car, and the system will think it's you. That's why newer car models won't unlock until the key fob is within a foot. However, criminals can get ...

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.

Car keys are an important symbol of car ownership and freedom. Some companies stick to basics with switchblade-style key fobs, but some others truly go all out. These eight keys are like none other.

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. Check your battery type. Most fobs use small ...

An elegant key or fob is one of my favorite car details to be impressed by. I mean I’m not saying an ugly key is a dealbreaker. But when a key is exceptionally interesting, I always think of a car ...

Three hundred bucks for a new car key? Nonsense! When you lose your keys or want to have an extra made for that new teen driver, don’t let the stealership lighten your wallet. Just pull the ECU and ...

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.

My very first car was a 1997 Subaru Forester and all it came with was a simple turn key that both started the car and unlocked the door. But keys have come a long way since even my early driving days.

Your key fob may be out of juice but it isn’t out of tricks ...