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Transponders: Applications, Programming, Cloning and Retrofit

Locksmiths can provide a range of automotive services, from lock repair and on-board programming to cloning and transponder key device programming.

Article • September 5th, 2012

Bianchi USA Releases Automotive Guide, Summer 2012 Version

Bianchi USA's latest Automotive Guide: Summer 2012, is now available to locksmiths and automotive security professionals. The guide features information on Bianchi transponder keys, clonable keys, key kits, 884 cloning tool, onboard programming...

News • August 3rd, 2012

Locksmithing etc. August 2012

Cloning Volvo Keyline and Bianchi, divisions of the Bianchi 1770 Group Company, are introducing their Volvo Kit using the TK100 technology. The TK100 electronic head is designed for many keyed and keyless engine immobilizer-based applications. The...

Article • August 2nd, 2012

ALOA Campaigns Against California Senate Bill 750

Legislation would limit locksmith access to vehicle codes.

News • July 20th, 2012

PUREAuto Weeklong Seminar

Five full days of automotive training in Louisville, KY. Monday: Domestic Automotive;Tuesday: Automotive Key Generation; Wednesday: Motorcycle Key Generation; Thursday: High Security Automotive and Friday: Advanced Transponders.

Event • September 17th, 2012

Using The Jet IntelliClone Programmer

iCLONE two-piece key blanks allow locksmiths to mix and match Jet key blades with different removable electronic heads and transponders as needed, keeping inventory down while enabling the largest number of applications.

Article • July 2nd, 2012

The Price of Automotive Remotes and Emergency Keys

The price of automotive remotes and emergency keys are to say the least expensive

Blog • June 11th, 2012

RKE Remotes

STRATTEC Security Corp. is doubling its offering of General Motors RKE remotes from 12 to 24 with the addition of Cadillac CTS and Escalade remotes. The initial 24 remotes released have applications for later-model GM vehicles from 2007 -2013. These...

Product • June 8th, 2012

Access Tools Car Opening Manual

The Access Tools Car Opening Manual contains over 800 pages of step-by-step directions, pictures, and a diagram for virtually every vehicle on the road today. This manual covers cars, SUVs, and trucks from 1979 to the present year. The diagrams...

Product • June 4th, 2012

K2 Forge Complete Package

The K2 Forge Complete Package price is now available with new, lower pricing and includes 20 blank remotes. Software download fees have also been reduced. An introductory package and financing options are also available. With the K2 Forge system...

Product • June 4th, 2012

Specialty Tools: The Locksmith’s Best Friend

Get the job done easily and quickly -- be it installing a mortise cylinder or peeking inside a lock to read the wafers -- with these specialty tools.

Article • June 4th, 2012

Locksmithing etc.

KeyWatcher Key Control System Morse Watchmans has introduced the KeyWatcher ® Touch and the KeyWatcher Illuminated key control systems. They feature the KeyAnywhere and KeyFind capabilities. KeyAnywhere allows the return of a key to any...

Article • June 4th, 2012

Challenges In Servicing the 2008 Kia Optima

Removing and dissembling the ignition lock can be difficult, but once the many rubber pieces, the screws and the outer and inner cylinders are removed, the cylinder has a standard wafer system.

Article • June 4th, 2012

Sidewinder Machines, Then And Now

Framon's SD2 now provides an economical solution for both duplicating and originating most popular sidewinder keys.

Article • June 4th, 2012

Intelli-Clone

Jet Hardware's Intelli-Clone can clone all Texas Fixed Code, Texas Crypto and Philips Crypto 46 chips, in one easy to use unit. No plug-ins or add-ons are needed for the Philips cloning. Used together with the easy-to-follow software program, cloning...

Product • June 1st, 2012

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