In this primer on how to replace a car key fob, Consumer Reports says getting another high-tech key fob can be a pricey proposition.

New key fobs must be programmed with codes that the vehicle has to read before it unlocks the door or allows starting the engine.

Problems with keyless fobs appear to be an increasingly common problem for motorists as technology has shifted the market away from the traditional key and lock.

We explain how you can gain entry to your car using a hidden feature in a dead key fob - and the measures you can take to avoid being locked out of your car because of a dud remote key.

We explain how you can gain entry to your car using a hidden feature in a dead key fob - and the measures you can take to avoid being locked out of your car because of a dud remote key.

Everyone knows what the lock, unlock, and trunk buttons on a key fob do. Yours might also have a panic button, but how can this button help you in an emergency?

Press the push button start on your key fob, and hold the button until your engine starts. To turn off your car's engine, follow these steps: Put your vehicle in the park gear.

If the battery in your car key fob has died, here's how to replace it – including the type of battery you'll need and the cost involved.

Electronic keys introduce new components that can be expensive, even without paying a dealer to program them. If you can do the job yourself, you can save both time and money by not having to visit ...