Many cutting-edge rental and car-sharing services allow you to rent a car and access it entirely without a physical key, using only a smartphone app. This is the core principle of contactless car rental. This technology allows you to skip the long lines at the rental counter, perform digital check-in, and unlock the vehicle with a digital key sent directly to your phone.
How Keyless Access Works Without a Physical Key
The ability to unlock and start a car with your phone. It is made possible by telematics and digital key technology. This process eliminates the traditional key fob entirely.
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Digital Key Replaces Physical Key: Your smartphone app offers a secure digital key or passcode. This credential replaces the physical key entirely.
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Encrypted Communication: The mobile app communicates with a specialized device installed in the car using encrypted signals, often via Bluetooth.
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Unlock and Drive: The app acts as the remote transmitter. When you use the app to unlock, the car’s system verifies the code and unlocks the doors. The vehicle’s keyless ignition is then activated, allowing for push-button start.
Top Services Built for Keyless Pickup
The purest form of a contactless rental that eliminates the physical key entirely is found in digital-first and car-sharing services:
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Getaround: This car-sharing service uses its “Connect” technology to allow renters to instantly unlock the car with the app. The keys remain inside.
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Blink Mobility: This EV rental company has keyless entry systems guided by an app. Members can unlock and start the car with just a few taps on their smartphone.
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Enterprise GO: Enterprise offers specialized digital key services in certain programs that allow the user to control the vehicle using their smartphone without carrying physical keys.
The MoboKey Advantage for Keyless Operations
MoboKey is the digital key solution that allows any operator—from Turo hosts to regional fleets—to offer this high-demand, contactless experience.
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App Replaces Keys: The MoboKey app allows drivers to lock/unlock, start/stop, and manage security, all through a smartphone.
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24/7 Self-Service: Keyless entry allows vehicles rent out contactlessly at any time, even outside of business hours.
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Enhanced Security: MoboKey’s solutions use AES encryption for foolproof vehicle security. The digital key reduces the risk of vehicle theft, and key loss is no longer a concern.
Ready to offer or experience a fully digital, keyless car rental?
Therefore, choose MoboKey: Digital Key Technology and take control of your fleet—remotely, securely, and effortlessly.
Download the MoboKey application on the App Store or Play Store.
