A key fob, also called a keyless entry remote or keyless transmitter, controls your vehicle’s locks, trunk and alarm from a distance. Every key fob must be programmed to connect with a vehicle before ...

A Chicago driver walked out of her house this week to a stretch of empty curb where her car had been. No broken glass, no scattered trim clips, no ignition lock hanging out of the steering column.

Car thieves have gone high-tech. In 2025, the same keyless entry systems that make life convenient for drivers have become a goldmine for criminals. Armed with cheap relay devices and a bit of ...

Modern car key fobs are expensive to replace, often costing hundreds to over $1,000. Key fobs are complex computers requiring proprietary programming, usually by dealerships. Local locksmiths can ...

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