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 ...

My very first car was a 1997 Subaru Forester and all it came with was a simple turn key that both started the car and unlocked the door. But keys have come a long way since even my early driving days.

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 ...