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Gone are when you couldn't start your car's engine without a physical key. Modern vehicles today come with key fobs that are more useful than just starting your car and locking and unlocking its doors ...

Electronic car keys, also called key fobs, are useful for controlling your car’s doors, trunk, and alarm and can sometimes even remotely start your car from a distance. Like any other electronic ...

A key fob, also called a keyless entry remote or keyless transmitter, controls your vehicle’s locks, trunk and alarm from a distance. Every key fob must be programmed to connect with a vehicle before ...

Unlocking your car without a traditional key is a godsend for those times when you're in a rush or your hands are full. RELATED: What to do if you lock your keys in your car RELATED: What to do when ...