Abstract: A system and method for securing a physical vehicle key at a vehicle, wherein the method is carried out by one or more electronic processors located at the vehicle, the method including the steps of: determining whether a vehicle key storage unit is in a lockable state, wherein the vehicle key storage unit includes a key hole for inserting the physical vehicle key and is located at the vehicle; when it is determined that the vehicle key storage unit is not in the lockable state, sending a notification to a vehicle user informing the vehicle user to place the physical vehicle key in the key hole; and when it is determined that the vehicle key storage unit is in the lockable state, engaging a key lock of the vehicle key storage unit so that the physical vehicle key is locked in and not removable from the key hole.

Abstract: A plug-in vehicle electronics module for use in vehicle sharing systems, and a method and system for using the vehicle electronics module.