A Twin Cities locksmith says the same tools he uses to help stranded drivers are now being misused by thieves to steal cars in seconds, sometimes from several feet away.

Forget slim jims and hot wiring. Car theft just got a software update, and your steering wheel club is starting to look ...

The spike in Minneapolis auto thefts this year is a reversal following two years of reductions. Police say one factor is that ...

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. Check your battery type. Most fobs use small ...

Let's be honest, we have a love-hate relationship with our car keys. Back in the day, they were a simple piece of metal notched to match the mechanical tumblers in your vehicle's lock cylinder. It was ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Key fob battery lifecycles can be hit or miss. They typically last between two and five years, but there are many factors that can contribute ...

A MAJOR car hire firm has suddenly entered administration, with its offices shut and drivers given instructions on how to return their car keys. Afford Rent A Car, a well-known car hire business in ...

Need to lend your neighbor your car? The newest version of the digital key specification allows vehicle owners to text a copy of the key to other people. Need to lend your neighbor your car? The ...

We’ve all experienced that split second of panic when we reach into a pocket and find... nothing. If you are down to your last key fob, you are essentially walking a tightrope. One misplaced bag or a ...

Support for Apple Car Keys may now be more likely to come to Tesla vehicles, amid new evidence that the automaker is embracing native, system-level digital car keys. According to Not a Tesla App, 4.52 ...

In 2002, when Mark Lanwehr started selling car keys online to earn enough to cover his bills, the term “side hustle” wasn’t part of the popular vernacular. He was struggling to pay his rent, and his ...

Rivian is moving its digital key to support Apple Car Key, no app required, which means owners can unlock a vehicle through Apple Wallet on an iPhone or Apple Watch. Rivian will add Apple Car Key ...