Gone are when you couldn't start your car's engine without a physical key. Modern vehicles today come with key fobs that are more useful than just starting your car and locking and unlocking its doors ...

Locked out? Lost your spare? Key not working right? Don’t call a locksmith — fix it yourself! Spare keys are great because they can come in handy in an emergency. Preparation is key, so don’t wait ...

Car keys, sunglasses, and TV remotes have two things in common -- they are easy to lose and can be expensive to replace. If you lose a car key or just need another copy, you'll likely look for the ...

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We really are living in the future when your car just magically knows you're there without you having to do anything. The jingling of keys used to be the universal symptom of turning a car on, but ...

It's funny that some words just seem to "fit" their definitions. A key fob, for example, sounds exactly like what it is — a little trinket that hangs from your keys. Of course, a key fob is actually a ...

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.