BMW is reviewing the necessity of car keys, Ian Robertson, the company's board member responsible for sales told Reuters. The fact that customers now all carry a smartphone and the availability of a ...

In 2020, the so-called “smart” keys that come with most new cars are smarter than ever before. You can use them to lock and unlock your car, remote-start your car, and more—all with the push of a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Losing your car key can feel a lot like misplacing your wallet; panic sets in as you consider the cost and logistics of having to replace such ...

And what you can actually do about it. Drop your phone, and your day’s ruined. Lose your car key, and your month might be. In 2025, replacing a modern key fob can cost more than buying a new iPhone.

Apple has quietly turned the iPhone into a car key, but the feature is buried behind jargon, scattered settings, and ...

If you can find a good, skilled locksmith, it’d be worth paying them to make a house call, to see if they can find a way to ...

As more modern cars come equipped with anti-theft ignition keys, consumers are complaining about the increasing time and expense needed to replace missing keys. After the master key to Jana Smith 's ...