Automotive Locksmithing

  • 10 Steps To Opening A 2007 Subaru Forester

    Car-opening methods for the 2007 Subaru Forester are the same from the 1998-2007. The most significant piece of information about opening 2007 models is that the front passenger door is tighter then the rear doors. Since both doors have a manual...

    Article • February 1st, 2008

  • Ford Mustang Servicing Guide, Part 1

    The latest generation of the Mustang is unlocked exactly like the previous generation. There is no lock on the passenger side of the vehicle, but the latch that Ford has chosen to use is equipped with a lock bellcrank just as if there were a lock on...

    Article • February 1st, 2008

  • VATS Basics

    The number of vehicles equipped with the VATS system peaked in the late 1990s, as transponder systems and other anti-theft systems were developed. The last VATS-equipped vehicle sold was the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird which were both...

    Article • January 1st, 2008

  • TESTING THE KABA-ILCO TRI-CODE H.S.

    The electronically controlled Tri-Code H.S. machine simplifies duplication or origination of sidewinder keys while quickly producing accurate keys to factory specifications.

    Article • December 1st, 2007

  • KEY ADAPTERS: HELPING LOCKSMITHS GET THE JOB DONE

    Key adapters fit over a portion of the blade, improving the key positioning and clamping, enabling the key and key blank to align properly within the vise jaws. Rytan and Aable have introduced several models of this valuable tool.

    Article • December 1st, 2007

  • Where Are We Now? NASTF, Key Codes and the Locksmith

    It first started with the National Right to Repair Act. Then around ten years ago, the auto repair industry started talking with auto manufacturers about getting access to service information and service tools. About five years ago, the...

    Article • December 1st, 2007

  • Outfitting A Service Van, Part 2

    This particular truck was configured to make work easier and to carry the maximum amount of inventory for the space allotted. Some thought was given to aesthetics, but functionality was the overriding concern.

    Article • December 1st, 2007

  • TESTING THE KABA-ILCO TRI-CODE H.S.

    The electronically controlled Tri-Code H.S. machine simplifies duplication or origination of sidewinder keys while quickly producing accurate keys to factory specifications.

    Article • December 1st, 2007

  • Slide Lock Tool Co. Inc.

    Company • November 28th, 2007

  • Doyle Security Products

    Company • November 28th, 2007

  • ESP Lock Products Div. of Hudson Lock LLC

    Company • November 27th, 2007

  • HPC Inc.

    Company • November 27th, 2007

  • Keedex Inc.

    Company • November 27th, 2007

  • Rytan Inc.

    Company • November 27th, 2007

  • JMA USA

    Company • November 27th, 2007