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 ...

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 ...

To the consternation of some owners, Toyota's remote start key fob functionality requires a paid $8 per month subscription service, The Drive has discovered. The issue only applies to 2018 and later ...

Car key fobs have quietly become one of the most expensive things you own and some now cost over $1,000 to replace.

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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 ...

If you need a replacement Ford Escape key fob, you'll find plenty of available options. With this guide, we narrow the field by reviewing the top-rated key fobs for this popular compact crossover ...

There is nothing worse than being stuck trying to open your keyless car with a car key fob only to discover that it’s not working. It is a wireless remote that can open your car doors, start the car, ...

Earlier this month, we broke a story about Toyota locking its key fob remote start function behind a monthly subscription. If owners of certain models aren’t actively enrolled in a larger Toyota ...

Automakers keep trying to get a piece of that sweet, sweet subscription income. Now, it’s Toyota’s turn. In terms of technology, this remote-start feature is no different from using the fob to unlock ...

Toyota, one of the largest car makers in the world, will be charging drivers for the convenience of being able to use their key fobs in order to remotely start their cars. As per The Drive, Toyota ...