It started as one of those annoyances that feels almost cute—until it doesn’t. The key fob that normally unlocks the doors with a satisfying blink suddenly did nothing. No beep, no lights, no drama… ...

In a world in which new cars now cost upward of $50,000 on average, annual maintenance bills are creeping up to four figures, and such outlays don't seem to be getting cheaper any time soon, a ...