A local Volkswagen dealer we spoke with told us a new fob with a laser-cut key and programming for CR’s 2015 VW Jetta would cost about $225. Some brands, such as Chevrolet, make it possible for ...

Your key fob contains a hidden mechanical key blade that unlocks your car when the battery dies, plus backup engine start procedures.

You may know the signs of a key fob with a bad battery: having to press the button multiple times or getting close to the car for activation to kick in. Sometimes the functions engage, and at other ...