Automotive Locksmithing

  • Falcon Tibbe Key Machine

    Cuts keys for Ford and Jaguar Tibbe style vehicles, as well as high security keys such as Abus and Abloy

    Product • November 15th, 2012

  • Strattec Security Corp.

    STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the world's largest producer of automotive locks and keys. STRATTEC designs, develops, manufactures and markets mechanical locks, electro-mechanical locks, latches and related...

    Company • November 6th, 2012

  • Transponder Cloning With The JMA TRS5000 EVO Transponder Duplicating Machine

    This new machine can detect, read and clone transponder keys equipped with Megamos, Nova, Philips, Temic and Texas Instruments fixed code transponders, and Philips and Texas Instruments encrypted (Crypto) transponders.

    Article • November 2nd, 2012

  • A Brief History of Vehicle Entry Procedures

    With all of these new systems in place that make it difficult to unlock modern cars, what’s next? The current trend is toward lock-picking.

    Article • November 2nd, 2012

  • Honda Cycle Key Fitting

    As long as a Honda cycle still has the original keyed alike locks, a key fitting job can usually be finished in less than ten minutes.

    Article • November 2nd, 2012

  • H. L. Flake Co.

    H.L. Flake offers a full range of locksmith supplies from the top manufacturers in the business. With over 27,000 line items, free freight programs, low prices and some of the most knowledgeable staff in the industry the choice is simple...H.L.Flake

    Company • October 15th, 2012

  • Kaba Ilco TKO/SDD Software Updates Available

    Transponder programming software updates cover Chrysler Fobik Gen 4, Fiat 500, Ford Key Pad Code Read and Ford 2012 Fiesta/Focus

    News • October 8th, 2012

  • Does This Vehicle Have A Transponder?

    Sooner or later you will run into a vehicle that either has a transponder system that you didn’t expect or doesn’t have one when you thought it would. The best way of keeping those surprises to a minimum is to pay attention to the details, use...

    Article • October 2nd, 2012

  • Locksmithing etc. October 2012

    Labeling Locks and Keys Have a bunch of the same locks to install? It does not matter if the locks are utility, rim, mortise or key-in-knob. Want to simplify your life in the long run? Label the lock and stamp the keys. It does not matter what...

    Article • October 2nd, 2012

  • Steck Mfg. Releases BigEasy Video

    YouTube Video Shows Locksmiths How To Use BigEasy Lockout Kits

    News • September 26th, 2012

  • Automotive Lock Security Going Backwards

    2013 Hyundai Elantra locks have less security

    Blog • September 17th, 2012

  • Lishi Tools

    Company • September 6th, 2012

  • Genuine Lishi 2-in-1 User Guide

    The highly anticipated second volume of the Genuine Lishi 2-in-1 User Guide is now available from your local American distributor. The comprehensive 72-page, illustrated guide is packed with details on a whole new set of tools and locks including the...

    Product • September 6th, 2012

  • 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