We’ve all experienced that split second of panic when we reach into a pocket and find... nothing. If you are down to your ...

Hitag transponders have been used in a wide variety of car keys as a protective measure against hot-wiring and theft. They’re also a reason why it’s a lot more expensive to get car keys duplicated ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- It's the latest target for car thieves. It's not a Chevy or Jeep. It's a device. It doesn't look like much, but for crooks, it's the key to quickly getting behind the wheel of as many ...

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 ...

WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Wauwatosa Police Department has been seeing an increase in stolen vehicles in the area involving using key-programming devices. In a post on Facebook, Wauwatosa police ...

High-tech thieves are using new devices like electronic key fobs and code duplicators to break into cars without leaving a trace, a disturbing pattern that is frustrating vehicle owners, insurance ...