Automotive Locksmithing

  • 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

  • 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