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You generally can’t determine a device’s capabilities reliably from its size or appearance alone. Look for identifying information and ask the dealership or manufacturer what the device is designed to do.
Final Thoughts
That strange little gadget attached to your new car keys can certainly make you pause.
After all, nobody expects to receive a brand-new vehicle and discover a mysterious piece of electronics hanging from the keys!
But in many cases, the explanation is much less dramatic.
It’s simply part of the dealership’s key and inventory-management system.
These systems help employees keep track of large numbers of keys and connect physical key sets with vehicles in their inventory.
Still, don’t rely on the assumption that every tag works identically. Technologies and dealership
systems vary, so if you’re unsure about a particular device, asking the dealership to identify it is the simplest—and most reliable—way to get an answer.
And if they tell you, “Yep, we forgot to take that off,” you can finally stop wondering whether your new car keys came with a little mystery passenger.
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