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The spare key for my VW Passat refuses to hold its code. We first noticed this shortly after taking receipt of the car 2 years ago. Our local garage has recently re-coded the key, but after 2 weeks it...
How do I stop the electronic driver's seat in a Mazda CX-30 (2020) returning to default position when door is opened?
I have a Renault espace MK4, the card key opens the doors but won't start the car. I've put a new battery in the key card but it has made no difference.
I am looking at buying a new Skoda Octavia, their is no choice but to buy one with keyless entry. Looking at all the car thefts it is obvious that keyless entry is a contributing factor. How does the...
What new cars are available - up to say £30k - without keyless entry? I don't want to go back to 1960s level of security!
I have a new car. Do I need protection for keyless start but not keyless entry?
I have two teenagers aged 11 and 13yrs. I am looking for a fairly new car, ideally with one owner, ULEZ compliant and leather seats. I occasionally travel to Wales but would be using it mostly to commute...
I am amazed by the fact that manufacturers and reviewers alike are continuing to think that these features are a positive sales pitch. I feel keyless entry and start are now a distinctly negative aspect...
I'm interested in buying an automatic Honda Civic and my budget is circa £23,000. However, I'm not keen on keyless cars and cars with 1.0-litre engines as I believe they are too easy to steal and these...
How can I be reminded to press the engine stop button before I get out of the car now that there are no longer ignition keys to stop the engine? I was brought up to stop the engine with the key and the...