On modern Chevrolet key fobs, the key itself is used as a tool to help you swap out the old battery for a new one.

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — More than 2,500 cars have been stolen across the city so far this year in a sophisticated car theft ring. Officials say 747 of them were Hondas. “Hondas are definitely a ...

I just replaced the batteries in the key fob of my 1997 Mercedes-Benz C200 but I’ve lost the small chip. The engine turns over but won’t start. It’s been about one-and-a-half weeks now, and I can’t ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Four men were arrested after a vehicle was stolen, and Memphis Police officers seized guns and 40 key fobs on Wednesday. On Feb. 27, officers responded to an auto theft at the 3700 ...

March 4, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) – A suspect accused of stealing a Jeep Wrangler in Santee and crashing into parked cars near Parkway Plaza in El Cajon following a pursuit has been arrested and ...

Steve Traub had just gone out of town for a trip but left his key fob inside his house. When he came back home to Wauwatosa, he noticed something missing from his driveway. “It was one of those things ...

When it comes to the panic button on your key fob, you probably fall into one of two camps. You either know it's there but have never used it beyond the occasional accidental press, or you've used it ...

It happens to the best of us. You realize that your car keyfob battery is low, but you figure you have plenty of time left before it dies, and usually you do. But inevitably, it will run out of power ...

Police say key fob cloning has become a common way to steal cars in minutes. Devices used to program or copy fobs are now easy to buy online. Officials urge drivers to take simple steps to reduce ...

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Car thieves are using tablets and antennas to steal keyless or “push to start” vehicles, police warn, but there ...

After thieves stole high-end cars, using technology like antennas and tablets, one locksmith said Thursday the devices can be purchased by anyone, making newer car owners vulnerable to such thefts.