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Proximity Keys Killed A Genius Key Fob Feature But Smartphones Are Bringing It Back
In all the years I’ve been road testing cars, I have come to admit that proximity keys are kind of nice. There’s something ...
Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS) technology has become standard in the automotive market for keyless operation. A secure wireless communication system, PEPS enables you to lock and unlock the ...
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Keyless car theft is rising and here is how to stop fob cloning
As technology advances, so do the methods of criminals. Keyless car theft, a growing menace to modern vehicles, is a prime example of this. Experts have issued stark warnings about the significance of ...
Police say the new trend of key fob cloning targets cars with push-to-start. Suspects use a key fob programming device and ...
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 ...
Like anything powered by a battery, a car key fob can die—often at the worst time. Here’s how to change the battery in your key fob quickly and safely. Physical keys used to be standard, but today’s ...
Online ads claimed there was a reason to wrap your car keys or key fob in foil when you're alone at night, but it was clickbait. (Image courtesy of Snopes.com) In early August 2022, an ad on Yahoo.com ...
Long gone are the days of having to use an actual key to unlock your car doors. Modern vehicles typically come with a remote key fob — a term with an interesting backstory — allowing you to lock and ...
TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — You’re rushing to work, the gym, or the grocery store when it happens — you press your key fob, and nothing. No clicks, no unlock, no start. If your car key fob battery has died ...
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 ...
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