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 ...

If you’re driving a car that uses a physical key and it seems to be stuck in the ignition, the first thing to do is make sure your car’s in park—it won’t come out if you’re still in drive. If that’s ...

If you can find a good, skilled locksmith, it’d be worth paying them to make a house call, to see if they can find a way to ...

The top component is the switch detent plunger of a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, which is one of the seven GM models that have been recalled over problems with the vehicles’ ignition switches. The bottom ...

Over time, worn surfaces on keys and internal switch components can mean switch positioning errors and unintended engine startups, the National Transportation Safety Board warns. Switches and ...