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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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, ...