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 ...

Several factors affect car key replacement costs, which can range from $10 to $500. The final sum depends on the key type, as each kind has a different replacement procedure. Generally, key types can ...

Technology is driving up the cost of the humble car key, with some owners being charged up to $800 for a replacement. And the cost is not the only drawback of the new generation of key fobs, with ...

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Keyless fobs might offer convenience to car owners by locking and unlocking and doors and starting the engine at the push of a button, but when the battery inside them dies it can leave drivers ...

Today’s new cars pack in more high-tech electronic features than ever before, and that includes in the key fob. The device has gone far beyond simply locking or unlocking doors, starting a car ...

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