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Gone are the traditional key rings hanging right next to the front door or the porcelain pocket on the coffee table in the hall. Now it is fashionable to keep your car keys in the microwave. At first glance this may seem strange and yet there is a very particular reason that explains this gesture. We tell you everything.
What is more unexpected than opening the microwave and finding your car keys inside? However, this is now a commonplace. At first glance you might think that it was a mistake of distraction on the part of the owner or a secret hiding place. Well not at all, not only is it a completely voluntary gesture but above all it is very important to do it! Let’s see why.
Why keep your car keys in the microwave?
à Not all keys are suitable for being put in the microwave. In fact, the keys that are frequently found in this oven are latest-generation “hands free” electronic keys that work on vehicles equipped with the Keyless system. This allows the doors to be opened and closed and the car to be started without contact, without having to insert the key into the lock. The key or card is actually a remote control that contains a transponder that is automatically identified by the car as soon as you are nearby. If this is very practical and makes our lives easier by avoiding having to search for the keys everywhere, emptying our bags to find them or putting down our shopping bags when we are full…
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