The humble car key has undergone a remarkable transformation over the decades. What began as a simple piece of cut metal has evolved into complex transponder chips and smart fobs that communicate ...

Replacement of Lost Keys: If you lose a key with a transponder chip, the new one needs programming. Additional Security: Even if someone duplicates your car key, without the correct transponder chip ...

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 ...

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 ...

Detectives from the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have recovered two number plates, two log books, and a key programming machine during a crackdown on car thieves. During the crackdown, ...

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New Delhi: Delhi Police arrested three members of a car theft gang that used an advanced key programming machine to steal high-end vehicles. The accused, identified as part of notorious Mehtab-Sameem ...

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 ...