A key fob, also called a keyless entry remote or keyless transmitter, controls your vehicle’s locks, trunk and alarm from a distance. Every key fob must be programmed to connect with a vehicle before ...

“If you have a car that was built within the last five years, a new-car dealer will usually be your best bet when you need a replacement key fob, due to the expensive programming equipment that is ...

Your key fob contains a hidden mechanical key blade that unlocks your car when the battery dies, plus backup engine start procedures.

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. Physical keys used to be standard, but today’s ...

There are many reasons why sometimes you might find yourself locked out of your car and can't get inside, and a key fob dead battery is one of them. If you own a Lexus and this happens to you, here is ...

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 ...

Someone recently broke into my car two nights in a row. The first time I figured it was a slip up on my end, and that I forgot to lock it after I got home. So I made a point of locking it and arming ...

Police say the new trend of key fob cloning targets cars with push-to-start. Suspects use a key fob programming device and ...

The president of the AA has revealed the lengths he goes to to safeguard his vehicles after his wife's car was stolen – including putting his keyless car fob inside his microwave. Edmund King urged ...

Cars with remote keyless entry and push-button start systems are vulnerable to various digital car theft tactics. Here's how ...