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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

Laser 994 F Jaw

Bianchi Laser 994 has expanded capabilities with the new F jaw for double-sided edge cut keys. The F Jaw is sold as a kit (part number B3406) which includes the F jaw, 1.5mm cutter, tracer and tip stop as well as a software update. The Laser 994...

Product • June 1st, 2012

Ultracode®, Ultracode A/T® Software Updates Available

Key machine software updates add 67 commercial cards and 45 automotive code series

News • June 1st, 2012

ALOA Training Center Automotive Locksmithing Week

Classes include Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Automotive Lock Service, Motorcycle Lock Servicing and Automotive Lock Servicing by KeyPro.

Event • September 10th, 2012

Automotive Supplement 2012

Automotive Supplement May 2012

Document • May 7th, 2012

Also in May - Automotive 2012 Special Supplement

Download a pdf version of our entire Automotive Locksmithing 2012 Special Supplement

Article • May 7th, 2012

Bianchi Laser 994 Update: New Edge Cut ‘F’ Jaw

Cutting a standard automotive key by code just got easier with the recent introduction of the ‘F’ Jaw for the Laser 994. Since its introduction to the locksmith market in 2006, the Laser 994 has long been considered the most advanced high security...

Article • May 2nd, 2012

Genuine Lishi Products: Tools of Choice for Automotive Locksmiths

Genuine Lishi Picks, Decoders and 2-in-1 Pick/Decoders will get the job done.

Article • May 2nd, 2012

Why Buy STRATTEC Security Corp. Locks and Keys?

Are Original Equipment Products a little more pricey? Sometimes (licensing is certainly not free). Are Original Equipment products backed by warranty and design? Absolutely!

Article • May 2nd, 2012

Clonable Key Basics

The clonable transponder is designed to have a new value duplicated onto the chip using an existing compatible transponder.

Article • May 2nd, 2012

Locksmith etc. April 2012

Major Mfg. HIT-66-281 Major Manufacturing has introduced thee Schlage CO Series mortise lock template, the HIT-66-281. This multi-part aluminum anodized template has hardened drill bushings and notated information adjacent to the bushings to insure...

Article • April 2nd, 2012

Bianchi 884 Decryptor Ultegra Cloning Update

BMW and cloning never seemed to fall into the same sentence together, until now. With the latest software update for the Bianchi 884 Decryptor Ultegra, users can now clone fobs for BMW Smart Key systems with push button start ignitions. The Bianchi...

Article • March 2nd, 2012

Locksmithing etc. March 2012

Adams Rite 4600 Series Lever Trim Adams Rite has introduced the patent pending 4600 Series Lever Trim for the Adams Rite 4300, 4500 and 4900 latches and the Dual Force 2190 and 2290 interconnected locksets with either upward or downward motion. A...

Article • March 2nd, 2012

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