The days of replacing a car key by having an inexpensive blank copied and cut at a hardware store are pretty much over. Most new cars today come either with a push-button start system or keyless entry ...

Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

While you can program traditional ignition barrel-based keys in the car, modern smart key fobs need to be coded to the individual car's computer as that controls the security system. This means the ...

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 ...

The simplest way to program a Focus smart key fob is to take the car to a Ford dealer or qualified locksmith and have them program it for you. Modern cars need to have their keys coded to the computer ...

To the consternation of some owners, Toyota's remote start key fob functionality requires a paid $8 per month subscription service, The Drive has discovered. The issue only applies to 2018 and later ...