Which Auto Lock-out Set?

[billdeserthills]

My fav is Tech-Train tools by Steve Young. They are sold by Lockmasters, I also use a long-reach tool made by Steck, called The Big Easy as it is nice to have an alternate option

[deralian]

I think SALocksmith nailed it. "Long reach tool and air wedge, also rubber wedges, paint protector sleeves, an "under the window" tool, and HPC "Lasso" type tool as well. This will open 95% of the cars on the road." Only thing to add would be picking the lock. Anything else is dangerous with all the modern additions to cars these days.

[stratmando]

Don't want to make anyone mad waking up an old post, Think there is a Name for it. Have been Using the High Tech/Access for a while now. I Ask High Tech if there is any Vehicles their tools don't open.(I Like a Challenge and would like to solve as most here are like that(need to figure out)). They said the Range Rover, Just bust the window out. I would feel like a Hack if I did that. So I found a Lishi that works. Now I think? I have a tool for all? Any Vehicles out there that are not Doable? that anyone knows of. Thanks

[billdeserthills]

What are you gonna do in 6 months, when the new model vehicles come out?

[Squelchtone]

Don't want to make anyone mad waking up an old post, Think there is a Name for it. Have been Using the High Tech/Access for a while now. I Ask High Tech if there is any Vehicles their tools don't open.(I Like a Challenge and would like to solve as most here are like that(need to figure out)). They said the Range Rover, Just bust the window out. I would feel like a Hack if I did that. So I found a Lishi that works. Now I think? I have a tool for all? Any Vehicles out there that are not Doable? that anyone knows of. Thanks

Please keep in mind you are in Locksmith Supplies discussing Automotive tools and methods.

Try to keep this in Advanced Topics - Automotive if you're gonna get into details on which tools for which cars.

Thank you
Squelchtone

[MBI]

Please keep in mind you are in Locksmith Supplies discussing Automotive tools and methods.

Try to keep this in Advanced Topics - Automotive if you're gonna get into details on which tools for which cars.

Thank you
Squelchtone

Considering the subject matter, should we just move this to advanced anyways? Then the gloves can come off.

[C locked]

Guys,
Am I out in left field? I pick 90% of the Big Three American-since 95 even Gm started shedding the side bar door lock and is pickable. For the Americans that I don't pick, and foreign, I buy individual tools from all sources mentioned so far, and I take the time to make my own out of high quality spring steel. I have two long reach tools that i made myself, both are 102 inch spring steel CB antennas fashioned to my own peculiar tastes. Total purchase price- $ 1.00 from a yard sale.
I am a product of the guy who trained me-he picked every car that could be picked, and taught me to do the same. I'm starting to get that old fogie feeling again....!
Al camelgd

Im interested in seeing how you make your "custom" tools
And what mechanism you need to make them for

[billdeserthills]

Guys,
Am I out in left field? I pick 90% of the Big Three American-since 95 even Gm started shedding the side bar door lock and is pickable. For the Americans that I don't pick, and foreign, I buy individual tools from all sources mentioned so far, and I take the time to make my own out of high quality spring steel. I have two long reach tools that i made myself, both are 102 inch spring steel CB antennas fashioned to my own peculiar tastes. Total purchase price- $ 1.00 from a yard sale.
I am a product of the guy who trained me-he picked every car that could be picked, and taught me to do the same. I'm starting to get that old fogie feeling again....!
Al camelgd

Im interested in seeing how you make your "custom" tools
And what mechanism you need to make them for

My Dad made my first set of car opening tools. We just bought a coil of hardened spring steel, 5/32" I believe and we measured and
copied all of his car opening tools. We even copied any newer tools that came out, until I bought a few from Tech-train

[AGoodKing]

I used to use Steve Young's Tech Train set back in the day. I think Lockmasters bought him out. However, I now prefer the High Tech set. The air wedges are better, NOT rubber, but ballistic nylon with a rigid plastic or nylon insert in the bag. The rubber ones are extremely difficult to get in the door, the nylon ones are the best, hands down. Also, I think they improved on Steve's "Jiffy Jack", just my opinion. I hardly use wedges, but I liked Steve's wooden ones, the plastic ones are smooth and depending on where you use them, have tendency to come shooting out at you when under pressure.
The long reach tools only open about 80% of vehicles. There are also several different vehicle specific "under the window" tools in various sizes, just one ain't gonna cut it - always use the right tool for the job . High Tech's manual does give some silly instructions every now and then. I find that using a different tool or method than they prescribe; is often better, faster and avoids digging around in the door cavity when you don't really need to. Most vehicles, the magic 80%, can be opened with just 3 tools (and an airbag) but High Tech seems to WANT you to be digging around in the door cavity. The 'skinny' long reach is also good for retrieving keys or repositioning them them so you can actuate the unlock button on the key fob. I've had this set for 6 or 7 years and there are some tools that are still bundled together with the zip-ties they came with, I have used most of the other tools though. Some vehicles WILL require a specialized tool (the other 20%). It also comes with the 'lasso tool' for vertical lock buttons. Mine is quirky from use and the rubber has a rip and is separating from the cable, still works though. Another locksmith told me he broke his "lasso tool" last week, they could make them better, or have a way to replace the cable. Still, all in all, High Tech has a pretty comprehensive set. I do miss Steve Young's HMT section though (the fondue fork Ford method, classic!).
Hope that was helpful.