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Automobile Enthusiasts

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13. Not usually

Mon Dec 13, 2021, 08:34 PM

Dec 2021

most cars have pushbutton start ignitions now. The tiny key provided can only be used to unlock your door if the battery in the fob is dead.

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Toyota's Key Fob Remote Start Will Now Require a Subscription [View all] Best_man23 Dec 2021 OP

The least of your problems Miguelito Loveless Dec 2021 #3

A new fob... mbusby Dec 2021 #5

I paid $325 for my first car. discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2021 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author Claustrum Dec 2021 #6

Always looking for ways to remove money from customers' pockets XanaDUer2 Dec 2021 #2

In the UK, these wireless keys are a boon to auto theft. Pobeka Dec 2021 #4

I used to leave them there SoCalNative Dec 2021 #12

Highway robbery, no pun intended ... Auggie Dec 2021 #8

Not usually SoCalNative Dec 2021 #13

I feel like remote fobs have the potential for more harm than good. ColinC Dec 2021 #10

$$$$$$$ liberal N proud Dec 2021 #14