Ford Transponder Keys Ford Motor Company has been using transponder key technology for a number of years. Ford’s programming systems have certainly improved, along with aftermarket technology, and many of the initial programming inconsistencies are no longer present. Today, positive...
General Motors Transponder Keys Beginning with the 1997 Cadillac Catera, General Motors has been producing vehicles with transponder technology for 15 years now. There have been large improvements to the technology, programming procedures, and availability through the years for General...
General Motors Key Blanks Key blank selection, especially choosing which items to stock in a business or mobile work vehicle, can be a very important decision for a locksmith company. Depending on the area of business, certain cars may be...
Transponder Keys Many vehicles manufactured after 1995 utilize transponder key technology. A consumer will be very hard pressed to find any vehicle not using a transponder system if they are looking into purchasing a new vehicle today. The transponder chip...
Lock Master Keying Beyond simply rekeying locks, many clients require their locks to be masterkeyed. Master keying locks allow for multiple locks to have individual keys to each lock, but also have a single master key that operates all of...
Basic Rekeying Part 2 Beyond part 1’s discussion on rekeying, it is helpful to further explain some of the concepts. Knowing more of the bigger picture can help when learning to rekey locks. Many can forget the overall goal and...
Basic Rekeying Part 1 Locksmith trade can have its challenges for those new companies or locksmiths starting out. The statistics are against newcomers, therefore, a good business model and training is essential. This discussion will review some basic concepts, tools,...
Universal or Brand Specific Lock Pins Choosing the right lock pins Locksmith pins come available to the aftermarket in a variety of pin sizes, brands, and packaging. Understanding the specifics of these can be a big factor in choosing the...
Try-out Keys There is no doubt each locksmith develops his or her own area of business they are more comfortable with. Some locksmiths may become very proficient in the area of automotive locksmithing or in safe repair. Other locksmiths may...
