In today’s America, not only is anything possible, it's also instant. We rarely think about how much technology has evolved in order to get us where we are today. As we enter this new decade where technology plays such a massive role in our daily lives, let’s reflect on the ways it’s transformed over the past 100 years, specifically within the automobile industry. The first automobile introduced was the Benz Patent Motorwagen, invented by Karl Benz in 1885. This vehicle was created with the idea to replace horses and carriages as the main source of transport, but it was not until the 20th century that the automobile industry really took off and started gaining recognition worldwide.
Not only have cars evolved immensely since it’s first production, but the design and function of car keys has changed along with it. Originally, in order to get your vehicle running one would have to manually crank a lever to get the engine started. Not only did this method allot for a high risk of injury, but it required a great deal of strength and patience as well. Another major issue with this manual method of starting your vehicle was that as car engines were built stronger and more powerful, the strength needed to get it up and running also increased. Taking your family out for a drive was an all day affair. Forget about locking your car! Henry Ford used to chain his vehicle to a lamp post to prevent someone from stealing it.
In modern times we think of a push-to-start N. Charlotte Toyota as high-tech and futuristic when that is very much not the case. For the majority of the roaring 20’s, before car keys, cars had electric-starter motors, turning the car on with the push of a button. This definitely solved the issue of the tasking labor of starting your vehicle, but it didn’t solve the security and safety issues that were arising. It was not until the late 1940’s where we started seeing the development and use of mechanical car keys come into play with the Cadillac Type 53, forever changing the game for the automobile industry.
Car keys currently
At Toyota of N. Charlotte, most car keys serve a three in one function, a mechanical key to release the lock on the steering wheel, an electrical chip carrying a code read by the car when inserted into the ignition, and a remote controlled battery that allows us to lock and unlock doors with ease. As the automotive industry advances, some of the newer vehicle models have ditched mechanical car keys and now use a battery featuring a push to start button, a remote start engine, or even require the use of a smartphone to control car functions. As technology continues to transform, who knows how we will be starting our N. Charlotte Toyota vehicles in 10 years from now.
Toyota of N. Charlotte cares about your car keys
As technology continues to integrate into our daily lives, we are bound to be reliant upon it. As mechanical car keys transform into battery based keys, it has become more important to stay on top of car maintenance. The last thing you want is to be running late and not be able to get your vehicle unlocked or started because the car key battery isn’t functioning properly. That is why it is important to catch the problem ahead of time by following these tips from our Toyota of N. Charlotte expert techs:
- Replace your car key battery every two years or so. Overtime, wireless car keys can experience battery loss. By staying on top of your key battery, you are saving your future self the stress of finding another ride. Fortunately, replacing the battery is relatively cheap and easy. There are numerous tutorials on the internet explaining the steps. All you need to do is get the right battery. Contact Toyota of N. Charlotte if you need any clarification on the battery specific to your car keys.
- Keep a spare nearby. One car key is really not enough to keep yourself safe from life’s many incidences. Toyota of N. Charlotte recommends keeping a spare key somewhere safe just in case you lock your key inside your vehicle or your key battery dies.
- Use the physical key lock every once in a while. I know it sounds old school, but doing so will prevent the lock from rusting, allowing for a bullet proof last resort in the incidence of a faulty key battery.
If you need any assistance with caring for your car keys, don’t hesitate to visit Toyota of N. Charlotte today at 13429 Statesville Road.
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