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 ...

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Wallet. Cell phone. Car keys. That’s the mental checklist many of us go through before we leave the house. But don’t you hate it when you approach your car, click the unlock button and nothing happens ...

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Key Craze, a wholesale key company specializing in key blanks and accessories, recently launched its own line of replacement car remote shells. The replacement shells are an ...

The battery in the key fob was due for a replacement. It was very easy. Tools needed: Small flat-head screwdriver, replacement battery. Opening was time-consuming since I was scared of breaking the ...

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.

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 ...