Modern cars have swapped regular keys for key fobs, and most of them use a CR2032 button cell battery. How can you tell if it's weak? How long do they last?

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Starting your vehicle these days involves considerably more technology than in the days of simply inserting and turning a mechanical ignition key. The physical key has given way to push-button start, ...

Three cheers for automotive minutiae! Earlier this week we asked you to indulge in some automotive minutiae and share with the class what they think are the best car key fobs, and I'm surprised by ...

Gone are when you couldn't start your car's engine without a physical key. Modern vehicles today come with key fobs that are more useful than just starting your car and locking and unlocking its doors ...

Wallet. Cell phone. Car keys. That’s the mental checklist many of us go through before we leave the house. But don’t you hate it when you approach your car, click the unlock button and nothing happens ...

Endurance Warranty, Omega Auto Care, Toco Warranty and American Dream Auto Protect Your key fob can wear out over time, making it annoying or impossible, in some cases, to enter and use your vehicle.

A top global cybersecurity expert says the threat of car theft now is greater than ever and urges taking simple precautions to prevent car owners from becoming victims of tech-savvy criminals. Thieves ...

Most drivers discover their key fob battery is failing at the worst possible moment: standing in a parking lot, pressing the unlock button repeatedly with no response. But modern vehicles are designed ...