Push-button start is standard on most modern cars, trucks and SUVs today. How does it work and is it better than ignition keys?

Both newbies and experienced drivers should know the basics of bump-starting or push-starting a car. If you have a vehicle with a manual transmission and a weak or dead battery, it's possible to start ...

If your car's smart key dies on you, it's still possible to unlock your car and start the ignition without replacing the key's battery immediately.