While many car keys require a trip to the dealership and some cash to duplicate them, others are much easier. You can even ...

Q: My new car is from the same manufacturer as my previous one. And I still have the wireless key fob from the older car. Can I have it reprogrammed as an extra door opener? A: It is possible ...

New key fobs must be programmed with codes that the vehicle has to read before it unlocks the door or allows starting the engine.

Misplaced or lost your car key? Getting it replaced doesn't always have to cost an arm and a leg. Here's how to do it for cheap — plus how to keep your key safe, according to thrifty Redditors.

Thieves amplify a vehicle's radio signal to access and copy the key fob signal to steal a vehicle. Here's how to block the signal.

The copied signal can fool the car into starting the ignition. Code Grabbing happens when you're in a parking lot, headed into a grocery store, and click your key fob to lock the vehicle door.

The key fob is a notable chink in the modern car's less than optimal cybersecurity armor.

Crimes committed by tech-savvy car thieves using special tools purchased on the internet are contributing to a spike vehicle thefts.

Like anything else relying on a battery, you car key fob can die—often at the worst time. Thankfully, these batteries are easy to replace.