A dead key fob can make a perfectly good car seem determined to ruin your morning. The doors refuse to unlock, the dashboard ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. The days of replacing a car key by having an ...

Your key fob may work from far away, but a few things can kill its range. Car key fobs make locking and unlocking a vehicle ...

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 ...

Swapping a Key Fob Battery Takes a Few Minutes and Costs Far Less Than a New Key You can replace a key fob battery yourself in a few minutes with a small screwdriver and a coin cell that costs a few ...

What happens when your key fob leaves a running car? Learn how far you can drive, whether the engine will stop, and what to ...

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 ...

There’s nothing quite like having to cram an overstuffed keyring into our pockets. Not only does it look awkward, but it can be uncomfortable, too, as the jagged ridges press against us. Then there’s ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — You may have seen social media posts about thieves breaking into cars by copying key fobs. It’s a real problem. It’s called a relay attack and here’s how it works.

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, ...