Key fobs have become essential accessories providing convenient remote entry, keyless ignition, and security features for modern vehicles. But what exactly impacts the costs behind programming new or ...

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 ...

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 ...

To the consternation of some owners, Toyota's remote start key fob functionality requires a paid $8 per month subscription service, The Drive has discovered. The issue only applies to 2018 and later ...

While some vehicle keys can be programmed at home almost all contemporary vehicles use a smart key system that requires a qualified locksmith or car dealership to code the key to your particular car ...

This article applies to the Porsche 993 (1993-1998). You've pressed the button on your remote fob and checked that you are within close enough proximity to detect a signal, but your vehicle still ...

What is a key fob, anyway? A key fob is a small remote device that allows you to control a keyless system. With a key fob, you don’t need an actual key to get into your car. The key fob uses radio ...

A car key fob's remote functionality can be impacted due to some external or internal reasons. Think about a situation. You are all geared up for a road trip this winter and suddenly tragedy strikes.

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 ...

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