Automotive Locksmithing

  • The Key To Higher Profits

    Logic America has been in business since 1997 offering a complete line of specialized locksmith supplies, key blanks, tools and equipment. In addition to their wide line of locksmith supplies, they now offer a line of low-cost Wenxing key cutting...

    Article • May 5th, 2011

  • Transitioning Into Electronics

    Haddon Locksmith (www.haddonlock.com) owner Jim Sundstrond started working as a locksmith in 1988, back when the job mainly involved cutting keys and installing deadbolts. Today, he estimates that electronics accounts for at least 40 percent of his...

    Article • May 4th, 2011

  • New Uses For An A-1 Pak-A-Punch

    “Unequalled precision & versatility” is the way A-1 describes the model 3T Pak-A-Punch. Proper key originating depends on cutting keys according to the individual cutter angles specified by each lock manufacturer and using the correct depth and...

    Article • May 4th, 2011

  • Locksmithing Etc.

    SDC 474U Touchless Exit Switch The SDC no-touch wall mounted switch has up to a four-inch read range. The infrared sensor has no moving parts, eliminating the need for physical contact with the sensor in order to activate the switch. Simply waving a...

    Article • May 4th, 2011

  • 2011 Automotive Guide

    The new 2011 Bianchi Automotive Guide is now available to locksmiths and automotive security professionals. The guide features information on Bianchi transponder keys, cloneable keys, 884 cloning tool, on-board programming procedures and key/vehicle...

    Product • May 3rd, 2011

  • Locksmithing Etc.

    Adams Rite Steel Hawk 4300 The patented Adams Rite Steel Hawk 4300 is a non-handed, electrified deadlatch designed for aluminum glass storefront doors. The Steel Hawk 4300 is a direct replacement for the AR 4500, 4700 and 4900 deadlatches, as it...

    Article • April 7th, 2011

  • Servicing the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango

    Last year, the Chrysler Corporation exhibits at the Detroit Auto Show were just plain sad. There were no new product offerings, and the only “Concept Vehicle” didn’t even have a name. The whole thing reminded me of a funeral. This year’s show...

    Article • April 7th, 2011

  • 2011 “Most Popular” Automotive Key Blanks

    More and more vehicle manufacturers are using transponder-equipped mechanical keys and keyless fobs to operate their new vehicles. There is also an increase in the number of vehicles equipped with higher security mechanical lock mechanisms including...

    Article • April 4th, 2011

  • Guide To Chrysler Remote Head, FOBIK and Ford IKT Key Blanks

    Beginning with the 2004 model year, Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth offered the remote head key with the mini-vans. Since then, just about every Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep began introducing either a remote head key or a FOBIK key as new models were...

    Article • April 4th, 2011

  • Technology On The Move: Ford 80-Bit Key Blanks

    Ford Motor Company is upgrading its transponder-based engine immobilizer systems to the 80 Bit Texas Instrument technology, beginning with 2011 model Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. The Ford 80 bit technology expands security features as well as...

    Article • April 4th, 2011

  • It’s A Miracle: New Miracle-A5 Key Machine From Keyless Ride

    The Miracle-A5 key machine, distributed by Keyless Ride, can either originate a new automotive key by known cuts or decode cuts and originate from an existing key. One of interesting features of the Miracle-A5 is the capability of originating most...

    Article • April 1st, 2011

  • Tri-Code HS

    The Tri-Code H.S. is an electronic key machine specifically designed to be used by automotive dealers, and locksmiths, to cut “laser style” high security keys by code number or duplication. If key wear is detected on the pattern (original...

    Product • April 1st, 2011

  • TKO

    The TKO is a professional programming tool that features integrated hardware, enhanced operating software and simple cable connections. Visit our web site, Literature & Support, Automotive Products for the latest software updates, guides, videos and...

    Product • April 1st, 2011

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    Article • April 1st, 2011

  • VATS Bypass Module #VBM54

           The Vats Bypass Module #VBM054 is designed for those times when the vats ignition lock fails, due to the wires breaking off in the steering column, up near the head of the lock or the touch pads where the key meets the lock. It is suited...

    Product • March 31st, 2011