Don't panic if your key fob dies and you don't have a replacement battery. These little-known methods will get you back on the road.

They're more secure than you might think.

Regardless of how many times you press the button or smack the key fob against the palm of your hand, the doors won't unlock.

It might not occur to you that your car's key fob has more uses than simply opening and locking your car doors. After all, that was the original purpose behind the invention of keyless entry: so that ...

One of the most useful hidden features is the remote window control function. In many vehicles, pressing and holding the unlock button for a few seconds can lower all windows at once.

Push-button start may be common today, but it wasn't always the dominant way to crank an engine. Push-button start systems and ignition key systems activate the same process in different ways. Do you ...

The idea of using your phone as a car key is still relatively new. We're not talking about a remote-start function in a dedicated app, either— "Phone-as-key" tech allows your smartphone to act as your ...

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Modern car keys come with hidden features that many drivers never use. From remotely controlling windows and locating your vehicle with the panic button to emergency backup keys and remote engine ...