Why electronic car keys evolved from simple proximity keys to pricey button-filled fobs

Car keys were nothing more than simple mechanical devices during their conception, but they've turned into devices with ...

Cold weather can make your car's key fob fickle, experts say. Here's what to do.

Signs that the low temperatures may be affecting a fob include unresponsive buttons, delayed reaction and reduced range. Preventive steps include keeping the fob warm and dry when ...
Autoblog

Lose Your Car Key Fob? Replacing It Could Cost More Than a New iPhone

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.
ConsumerAffairs

Is a Key Fob Covered Under Warranty?

Endurance Warranty, Omega Auto Care, Toco Warranty and American Dream Auto Protect Your key fob can wear out over time, making it annoying or impossible, in some cases, to enter and use your vehicle.
SlashGear

If A Dealership Wants To Charge You Hundreds To Program A Key Fob, You Might Want To Try This Instead

In a world in which new cars now cost upward of $50,000 on average, annual maintenance bills are creeping up to four figures, and such outlays don't seem to be getting cheaper any time soon, a ...