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 ...

Your key fob may work from far away, but a few things can kill its range.

A "key" feature of today's car keys is not having to physically touch them to enter or start the car, thanks to developments like RFID proximity technology (which is short for radio frequency ...

A dead key fob can make a perfectly good car seem determined to ruin your morning. The doors refuse to unlock, the dashboard ...

Time to stop holding your keys in your mouth. What do you mean, you don't do that? It's the most convenient way to hold them when you're grasping a bag of groceries while trying to get out your ...

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 ...

If you think you can go to any hardware store to have a new car key cut for a few bucks, you’re still living in the 20th century. Nowadays, when you lose a key or need an extra, you’ll probably have ...

What happens when your key fob leaves a running car? Learn how far you can drive, whether the engine will stop, and what to ...

There’s nothing quite like having to cram an overstuffed keyring into our pockets. Not only does it look awkward, but it can be uncomfortable, too, as the jagged ridges press against us. Then there’s ...

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, ...