The Locksmith Journal Jul-Aug 2013 - Issue 27 | Page 90

k to nts, on. AUTOLOCKSMITHING visit: www.advanced-keys.co.uk SPONSORED BY ALDRIDGE SECURITY to get your FREE Bob & Shaz Mug advancedkeys ak ADVANCED KEYS NOW UK & IRELAND DISTRIBUTOR FOR KEYDIY – KD200 Advanced Keys is now the official UK & Ireland distributor for KeyDIY - KD200 a new replacement system for auto locksmiths, which claims to offer significant advantages. Kim Stanier of Advanced Keys explains the benefits. “Stock can be a major headache,” says Kim. “It would normally be necessary to stock a wide variety of remotes to cover even just the popular vehicles. But with the KeyDIY system there is no need to stock so many remotes. Instead, you create the remote you require - as and when the demand arises. applicable for the vehicle. Advanced Keys supplies a range of blades and transponders to suit these applications. The KeyDIY system creates the ‘Part’ as per the original so programming to the vehicle is necessary in the same way as if you had a dealer or copy remote. The KeyDIY software runs with Windows XP (service pack 3), Windows Vista and Windows 7 & 8. Find out more at Advanced Keys online shop (www.advanced-keys.co.uk). It is important to bear in mind that Advanced Keys will only supply to established businesses which have key programming equipment. THE EQUIPMENT KD200 is the unit which connects to your pc and generates the remotes. KDB01, KDB02, KDB03, KDB04 are the remotes – four different styles that all do the same thing - you choose the one that suits your customer. Blades - 12 types of blade to suit the different applications, which are covered by the KD200. ‘Many remotes that can be created are currently only sourced via a main agent, and this is where the most significant savings can be made’ “You don’t have to worry about any ‘out of stock’ or ‘forgot to reorder’ problems. You no longer need to keep an unpopular remote “just in case” and won’t have stock lying unused on your shelves.” Cost is a major factor for everybody these days but this system does offer savings. “Impressive savings can be made compared with the cost of remotes in the current market place,” Kim said. “Also, many remotes that can be created are currently only sourced via a main agent, and this is where the most significant savings can be made,” she added. Although the KeyDIY remotes present a different appearance to the original style of remote, Kim’s customers are happy with both the product- that offers the convenience of a folding blade - and is often better than the original, and with the savings they can make. The speed at which a remote can be produced is another big attraction – it takes only seconds. Customers will need to fit and cut a blade, and insert the correct transponder ‘The KeyDIY system creates the ‘Part’ as per the original so programming to the vehicle is necassary in the same way as if you had a dealer or copy remote. The KeyDIY software runs with Windows XP (service pack 3), Windows Vista and Windows 7 & 8’ 90 THE JUL/AUG 2013 ISSUE SPONSORED BY ALDRIDGE ‘You don’t have to worry about any ‘out of stock’ or ‘forgot to reorder’ problems’ Tokens - each KD200 is loaded with 1000 tokens. Each time you generate a remote you will use five to 100 tokens. Tokens can be re-charged online. Transponders – Advanced Keys has a large range of transponders – visit www. advanced-keys.co.uk Applications – check out www.keydiyuk.com for the latest list development is on-going. It is well worth checking the very useful videos on the www.keydiyuk website, time well-spent. To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk