Can any remote be used with an RC car?
I don't think that you will be able to use just any remote with this R/C car.
Common frequencies used are 27mhz or 49mhz[1]. A parts list for this toy lists crystals with a frequency of 26-27mhz, so I would start my search with a couple of remotes that transmit on that frequency, and see if any of them work. You might want to check a place like Hobbytown for a replacement controller, but I doubt that they would have one at a good price.