The electronic key fob is more popular in newer model cars, which has buttons to lock and unlock the vehicle and the ignition key pops out when starting the car. This is the key you will likely be using for your vehicle, as key fobs have become the standard for safety systems on modern...
If you have a key that contains a transponder chip in the car key head, this must also be included. Otherwise, the ignition will sense that the wrong key is being used, and it won’t start the engine. When you have this key replaced, the transponder must also be programmed. You may ...
If you have an extra key in working condition, the locksmith can use it to make you a duplicate.Replacing Your Key Depending on your budget and timing, you can opt for one of the following options to get your car key replaced: Auto locksmith. The cheapest way to get your key replaced ...
It’s 7:45 a.m., you’re getting in your car to head to work, you turn your key, and then…your car won’t start. Ugh, it might be time to get your battery replaced. But what if we told you there’s a proactive approach to replacing your battery rather than changing it at ...
We walk you through the steps a smart car buyer should take to remove intimidation from the process and end up with the best deal on the right used car.
The great news for car owners is that electronic key fobs make your vehicle much more difficult to steal than in generations past. On the other hand, they also introduce new components that can be expensive, even without paying a dealer to program them. If you can do the job yourself, yo...
There's only one constant between all hard drives: Any unfamiliar sounds you hear means there's impending trouble that needs to be fixed before it exacts too much out of your drive. The reasons why hard-drives make clicking sound are often the same, regardless of the size or capacity of ...
What at first appears to be a cryptic code is easily cracked using logic. Read on to find the key to unravelling the mystery of the BMW naming system for BMW car models.
a charge cycle and driving the car very conservatively on local roads to see how high the dashboard range can go. Matt tells his drivers that they won’t see ranges that high with normal driving, but he likes to do it as a manual diagnostic of how much range the new battery can get...
Make sure to winterize your car early enough so when winter does come, you’ll be ready. Here you will find 13 key tips about everything winter-related – from changing a tire and batteries to antifreeze.