Nowadays, electronic car keys have become the norm, a massive shift from just a few decades ago when anyone with a little know-how could turn over the ignition on a car with some crossed wires and a ...

Q: I want to get a key fob (I only have one) for my car. Can an aftermarket key fob be programmed by anyone other than the dealer? The dealer tells me it will cost $400 or slightly more. A: It really ...

Losing your car key can feel a lot like misplacing your wallet; panic sets in as you consider the cost and logistics of having to replace such an important, frequently-used item. While you typically ...

Q: My new car is from the same manufacturer as my previous one. And I still have the wireless key fob from the older car. Can I have it reprogrammed as an extra door opener? A: It is possible, ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. The days of replacing a car key by having an ...

BMW 335i xDrive feels like the brakes are being lightly applied when driving in the rain. Should a seven-month-old Santa Fe have a dead battery after only two weeks of inactivity? Michelin tire on ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- It's the latest target for car thieves. It's not a Chevy or Jeep. It's a device. It doesn't look like much, but for crooks, it's the key to quickly getting behind the wheel of as many ...