Simple metal car keys are going the way of the landline. Over the past couple of decades, you may have graduated from a standard metal key to a key fob or car remote and onto a transponder, which has ...

Car Keys Express partners with Costco for on-the-spot key replacement across North America. Replacing car keys at dealerships can be time-consuming and expensive-often costing as much as a smartphone ...

Car keys have gone high tech, and replacing one is no longer a quick, inexpensive trip to the hardware store. A Consumer Reports electronics engineer found that out the hard way. While at the beach, ...

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.

Look in your pocket, purse, bag, or junk drawer, and chances are you’ll find a key fob. The basic ones lock and unlock your car’s doors. The fanciest do much more. But no matter which kind you have, ...

A new patent application filed by Apple for “enhanced automotive passive entry” explores the idea behind using an iPhone to replace a vehicle’s key fob. The patent suggests that the technology used to ...

Look in your pocket, purse, bag, or junk drawer, and chances are you’ll find a key fob. The basic ones lock and unlock your car’s doors. The fanciest do much more. But no matter which kind you have, ...