Why Modern Car Keys Cost More to Replace Than Traditional Metal Ones
https://thekeynotebook.evergrovio.com/posts/why-modern-car-keys-cost-more-to-replace-than-traditional-metal-ones
Modern car keys pack in a tiny computer with rolling codes and encrypted chips that sync with your car's security system. Losing one means paying for both the physical key and the reprogramming labor, which can run hundreds. It's not just metal anymore—it's a miniaturized security device designed to outsmart thieves, and that tech comes at a cost.