It's almost hard to believe that at one point, cars didn't have keys. Keys didn't become a thing until the 1910s, when automakers implemented them as a minor safety measure to prevent potential ...

Sometimes the anticipation of doing something is as exciting as actually doing it. It's easy to forget that your interaction with a car always starts outside of it, with the key. The key serves as an ...

Traditionally, drivers had only a metal key to start their vehicle, which made it impossible to venture off without it. However, it was the 2003 Mercedes-Benz that became the first to offer starting ...

A top global cybersecurity expert says the threat of car theft now is greater than ever and urges taking simple precautions to prevent car owners from becoming victims of tech-savvy criminals. Thieves ...

Modern car key fobs are expensive to replace, often costing hundreds to over $1,000. Key fobs are complex computers requiring proprietary programming, usually by dealerships. Local locksmiths can ...

There have been reports in the news for a couple of years now that it’s quite easy to steal cars with keyless entry systems, so this article will tell you how to prevent keyless car theft. A keyless ...

Ford wants you to stash it in your belt buckle, but there’s absolutely no need to be lugging around a bulky fob. Trouble is, phone-as-a-key tech could be superseded before it even gets going. My ...

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.