Long gone are the days when you could just walk into any hardware store with a car key and walk out with a duplicate—well, you might walk out with one, but it won’t start your car. If you’ve ever ...

Nowadays, electronic car keys have become the norm, a massive shift from just a few decades ago when anyone with a little know-how could turn over the ignition on a car with some crossed wires and a ...

Losing your car key can feel a lot like misplacing your wallet; panic sets in as you consider the cost and logistics of having to replace such an important, frequently-used item. While you typically ...

FOBS ON NEWER CARS. ISTH HANDHELD COMPUTER IS A CAR KEY FOB PROGRAMMER, AND IT’S ATWH ROBBERSRE A TAKING FROM MOBILE LOCKSMITHS AT GUNPOINT IN MILWAUKEE. THE LATEST TARGET SWA THE DRIVER OF THIS ...

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 ...

MICHIGAN, USA — There has been an explosion in car thefts across the state since the pandemic started, including in West Michigan. According to the Kent County Sheriff's Office, in 2020, the number of ...

Ever lose a car key, or have one go bad after a few years? You probably dreaded asking the dealer for a new one, worried about the cost, with some keys and fobs costing $300 or more. But you now have ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Michigan State Police is warning about car thieves breaking into people's vehicles and using sophisticated technology to drive off with them. Don Acres is a locksmith in Toledo. When a ...

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.

Key fobs are pretty standard ways to lock and unlock your car, but some key fobs do a whole lot more than just manipulating doors and starting your car.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Losing your car key can feel a lot like misplacing your wallet; panic sets in as you consider the cost and logistics of having to replace such ...