The Kia Boys trend targets Kia and Hyundai vehicles that don’t feature ignition immobilizers. This latest modification is to help curb thefts of vehicles that aren’t eligible for the software upgrade ...

Most drivers think of the ignition switch as the slot where they insert the key to start their car, but that’s actually the ignition lock cylinder. The ignition switch is a more complex electrical ...

It's a common problem--as evidenced by the fact that twice in the past month I had to go out and help someone get his car started. Here's the scenario: Get into your car, try to start it. The ignition ...

The ‘Kia Boys’ continue to be a thorn in the side of the Korean automaker, so the company has introduced a new theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector. Designed for vehicles that weren’t eligible ...

We're not completely certain where the first key-operated ignition switches appeared. However, we are certain they've made the world safer for our automobiles. Think of the ignition switch as your ...

Locking systems offer a certain amount of mystery because few of us understand how they work. We look to the expertise of a locksmith to get what we need from keyed locks, but you really don't need ...

General Motors said Thursday it is adding ignition lock cylinders to its existing recall of more than 2 million older model cars in the U.S. because the ignition key can be removed while the engine is ...

General Motors announced three new recalls on the first day of 2015, the biggest of which is related to the ignition lock actuator in its full-size SUVs and pickup trucks from the 2011 and 2012 model ...