Disadvantages of Proximity Key Fobs

There are not much disadvantages of using proximity key fobs except if it is mishandled. Additional costs are implied to the vehicle for the usage of this technology. And its replacement cost is high as compared to the traditional keys. Only authorized dealers have the access to sell the spare proximity key fobs in case of replacement. However as more and more car users are preferring the use of this technology, higher number of accidents and injuries have been reported which are directly linked to the usage of this technology. Moreover many fatal incidents and injuries have been reported due to the release of carbon monoxide as the car’s engine does not shut done properly when the driver or the car user left the car along with the key fob. At times it also happen that the car user left the car in the gear and leave the car along with the fob, causing the car to roll and facing severe damage.