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 ...

This article applies to the Porsche 997 (2005-2012). Dealing with an unresponsive key fob can put a damper on your day, whether you're heading to work or taking the car out for a leisurely ride. If ...

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 ...

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 ...

My mom recently lost the spare set of keys for her 2006 Subaru. The dealer wanted more than $300 to replace the key fob and make a new key. That seemed outrageous, so we started digging into DIY ...

This article applies to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class w204 (2007-2014). You go to start your car one day, but you get no response from your vehicle. Your first thought might be a dead car battery, which ...

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 ...

Dealerships have turned key fob programming into a quiet profit center, folding a few minutes of work into triple‑digit service bills. For many drivers, that fee is avoidable, because a surprising ...

Current Toyota drivers might not be thrilled about having to subscribe just to remotely start from their key fobs, but what about new buyers? There's mixed news. The automaker told Roadshow in a ...

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