Most cars allow you to start the engine by pressing the ignition button with the key, or by placing the key in a specific ...

The key fob is your lifeline to your car, letting you unlock the doors and set off the alarm, at a minimum, but how can you tell if it needs a new battery?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For the sake of convenience, the battery in your car's key fob is designed to last a fairly long time, usually up to around four years. The ...

Push-button start is standard on most modern cars, trucks and SUVs today. How does it work and is it better than ignition keys?

Newer cars come with a key fob of some sort, whether as a separate device attached to your keyring with buttons to lock and unlock your car, or integrated into the key itself. These fobs send a ...