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Car Keys For Aging Parents and Loved Ones Caregivers of aging loved ones sometimes find themselves facing difficult choices. If an aging parent or loved one is driving in a dangerous manner, it may be the right time to get rid of the keys to their car. A lot of cars come with a driver setting set to a particular key. This feature is particularly useful when you share the vehicle with multiple people. Transponder Keys Most modern cars come with transponder keys, which provide an extra layer of security that keys made of flat metal aren't able to. These are tiny microchips embedded into your keys. They transmit signals to an immobilizer mechanism on the car, which allows it to start if a valid keys is within reach. This type of technology has dramatically decreased the number of stolen cars around the world. It's not an absolute guarantee. Professional thieves have found ways to spoof the signals and still wire the vehicle. They can also use key blanks to create their own transponder. So, even if the car comes with a transponder key it's a good idea to get an extra. A reputable locksmith can create them for you at less than the cost of car dealerships. They'll begin by looking over your key and determining best methods of copying and programming. The new key can be programmed to work with your vehicle. A reputable locksmith should be able assist you with non-transponder keys or “flat” keys. These keys connect to your car using mechanical means, not electronic technology. seat key cover are simpler to use by children as they are less secure. Anyone with a key cutter can also copy them. Smart Keys Keys A lot of modern cars are equipped with smart keys, a kind of key fob that performs the standard functions of the remote but also includes extra features. Smart keys have the ability to lock and unlock your car from a distance without you having to press any buttons. You can also use them to start your engine. These features work regardless of whether the key is concealed in a pocket or purse. One of the greatest things about smart keys is that they are extremely secure. Hackers aren't able easily to steal your car because the signals they transmit are encrypted. A computer in your car examines the rolling codes generated by the smart keys before getting the engine started. The technology is still in development and you might have to deal with some glitches in the system. If your phone and key are too close to each other, normal operating signals of your cell could interfere with any signal transmitted by your smart key. Certain smart keys come with a small color touch screen. BMW, for example, developed the Display Key, which has an LCD screen that allows the driver to perform a variety of functions from the keyfob. These include locking, unlocking, or starting. The key also alerts user when the battery is low and suggests an upgrade from your dealer. Keyless Entry If you're not looking to go as far as a smart key or transponder key Keyless entry systems can allow you to lock and unlock your car at the press of a key. These systems use radio signals, known as RF which communicate with a receiver within the vehicle. Depending on the system, the signal can also activate the engine of the car and deactivate the alarm. Using keyless entry removes the need to conceal spare keys, which are a major theft target. You don't have to worry about losing or misplacing your car keys, which can occur at any time. You should change the code often to ensure security. The way that keyless entry works is to press the button on your app or physical key fob to send the radio signal at 315 Megaherz. The signal gets encrypted and scrambled prior to being sent out, which means that even if a hacker intercepts it and tries to steal it, they won't be able to gain access to your car. Certain keyless entry kits have passive engine start that means that the vehicle will continue to run and start the engine when the key isn't in reach. This is a safety feature that's designed to prevent your vehicle from running out of gas as well as to keep toxic fumes from leaking into the interior of the car. Remote Start No matter if your car is parked in your driveway or on the streets Remote start systems can provide security and peace of mind. With the push of the button on your key fob, or a'start' command through an app the system will send the signal to the RES control module, which will start heating up your engine. The system can also be used to regulate heated and cooled seats or open and close windows. Some systems are more flexible, and include additional channels that can be used to control such things as a power-assisted wheel automated climate controls and rear defrost. The good news is that the majority of seats made after 1995 have transponders embedded in the key. Most of the newer models are compatible with remote-start systems. Some older Seat models require keys with a basic transponder and cannot be used with remote-start systems. Many parents have had the experience when they reach back into the car seat of their child and are unable to push down on the release button that is red. A company called NAMRA created a solution to that problem that makes it much easier to unbuckle the seat even if you are having a difficult time pressing down on the buckle with your thumb.