Auto Lockout Tool Overview

by Tom Gillespie
Created: May 1, 2005

No longer will one tool fit almost all. Rigid lock pawls, protected linkage rods, armored cables and side-impact airbags mounted into the door cavity have complicated the tools and techniques required for the “simple car opening.”

People have been locking themselves out of homes, offices, vehicles, etc. for many years. The auto lockouts have probably been the most profitable for locksmiths, based on sheer numbers. In fact, some locksmiths only do car openings. To open locked cars, homes and businesses, manufacturers have been...

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The Sully Convincer Kit includes nine popular tool designs, two wedges and a vinyl storage case. The Convincer Kit is available by itself or with a detailed car-opening manual. The Sully Deluxe Tool Kit includes 21 car-opening tools, four wedges, probe light, detailed car-opening manual and vinyl storage case. The photo illustrated Sully Car Entry Manual is available in a printed version or on CD.

For more information, contact Sully Tools, 3515 Nodding Pines Court, Fairfax, VA 22033. Telephone: (703) 689-3416. Fax: (703) 787-0869. Web Site: www.sullytools.com.

As you can see, there are a wide variety of lockout tools and equipment on the market. By having as much information as possible at your fingertips, you can perform the opening quickly, professionally and profitably. There is no reason a professional locksmith should cause damage opening a vehicle. Accidents can happen but they shouldn?t be the result of using improper tools. A screwdriver is not a car-opening tool!