# Here's What Happens If You Drive Off Without Your Car's Key Fob

> Traditionally, drivers had only a metal key to start their vehicle, which made it impossible to venture off without it.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1934504/what-happens-if-you-drive-without-car-key-fob/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=689e0399fc070d906301e856)
- **Published:** 2025-08-14
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #mercedes #nothing #without #drive #happens #across #became #become
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