The Locksmith Journal Sep-Oct 2013 - Issue 28 | Page 90

AUTOLOCKSMITHING SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS AN INVALUABLE TOOL FOR AUTO LOCKSMITHS Key Scan - the Automotive Key Coding Tool. Key programming has until now been a costly business, says NW Keys, but the Key Scan gives great coverage and functionality allowing you to generate extra revenue and save substantial costs on key programming related jobs. The handset is based on the popular SPi platform and is, therefore, an upgrade to either various levels of diagnostic software or the full SPi package is a simple phone call away, you can then update over the Internet. ‘The annual subscription is £400 and includes ALL updates for ALL systems for ALL manufacturers’ All this is inclusive of 12 months’ updates to the iKeysPro subscription giving you access to Ford Coded and a range of Renault systems without needing a PIN Code. The annual subscription is £400 and includes ALL updates for ALL systems for ALL manufacturers with no additional costs. The unit boasts single cable operation for all EOBD socket applications without the need to add pods or adapters and is a simple menu driven interface which talks you through every process. Describing Key Scan as “An invaluable tool for locksmiths” NW Keys says they are , proud to be involved with the product as it adds value to their vast range of existing equipment and offers a great cost-effective solution to their wide customer base. SP Diagnostics develops, manufactures and supports all of their products here in the UK and support is only a phone call away, with direct access to the people who write the applications and design the tools. SP Diagnostics has been designing and manufacturing ‘hand-held’ diagnostic equipment since the early 1990s. Previously part of Sykes Pickavant, SP Diagnostics now operates as an independent company run by the engineering team based in Wiltshire. As a supplier to major brands as well as working on OEM projects, the team has grown over the last few years. The strategy of SP Diagnostics includes further growth to provide an increasingly better service, both with product and their own in house technical support to end users. ‘A range of products which focus on the requirements of the end user and completing the kind of jobs coming through the door on a regular basis’ The company has a range of products which focus on the requirements of the end user and completing the kind of jobs coming through the door on a regular basis. Service functions and processes needing some type of electronic/ diagnostics interface are becoming more commonplace. SP Diagnostics is working hard to provide tools that cover these requirements at different levels of investment and complexity. 90 THE SEP/OCT 2013 ISSUE SPONSORED BY ADVANCED KEYS CHECK WITH OUT AT ALEX , SAYS NW KEYS Keyscan Diagnostic Programmer from NW Keys Ltd Do you clone chipped keys? Is your customer always asking for a remote control key? Expand your vehicle key cutting service with an affordable, easy to use diagnostic programmer. The Keyscan programmes chipped keys and remotes for all popular vehicle manufacturers including Alfa Romeo, Audi, Citroen, Daewoo, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Lancia, Land Rover, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Rover/MG Saab, Seat, Skoda, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Vauxhall, VW and does NOT USE TOKENS (Jaguar will be available on update to Keyscan soon). The Keyscan is developed, manufactured and supported by Bath-based SP Diagnostics and Andy from SP Diagnostics will be on hand to guide you through the programming procedures with an in-car demonstration. He will also be happy to answer any queries. You will be able to see the vast range of remotes that can be programmed, how to obtain immo codes (from customer, extracting with Keyscan or ordering to chassis), recommend keys, chips and remotes to stock and offer guidance on essential toolbox items. If you want to take your vehicle key cutting one step further…check out this as a demo at ALEX as by NW Keys Ltd. www.nwkeys.co.uk www.spdiagnostics. com To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk