On the second day of the TradeLocks Vehicle Opening Course, both Richard Breslin and Martin Pink thought it would be an excellent idea to focus on specific locks, such as Ford. Ford locks are notoriously difficult to pick but, seeing as Ford models are the most popular make of car on the road by a considerable margin, anyone looking to make a name for themselves in the auto locksmith trade needs to be relatively competent when dealing with Ford locks, otherwise their services will be somewhat limited. Therefore, Ford lock picking is an essential skill to master, which is why Martin and Richard (both of who are respected authorities when it comes to the fine art of Lishi) wanted to concentrate on this particular aspect of Lishi-picking in order for trainees to develop and expand their skills and become more knowledgeable and confident in the process.
And this is why there was a strong emphasis placed on handling complex, intricate Ford Tibbe Decoders, as it is by far the strongest Tibbe Decoder currently available on the auto market. The TradeLocks Vehicle Opening Course covered a diverse range of subject matters such as dealing with Single, Twin and Quad Lifters-the former on the first day, the latter two on the second-as gradual progression means increased proficiency. Another topic which was discussed in detail at the TradeLocks Vehicle Opening Course was that of Mercedes locks, and one trainee was particularly keen on mastering this aspect of Lishi-picking, namely Tony from Germany.
He had made the long journey primarily to work with Tibbe locks, and managed to tackle a Merc HU64 for the very first time! He said of the experience, “Previously, I have always experienced problems with Mercedes locks, but yesterday I successfully opened one after around 2 ½ hours of trying, and today I opened one 4 times! And the last attempt only took me around 7/8 minutes! I have been selling and dealing with lock tools since 2008, and this course has given me the skills to offer a wider range of services to my customers.”
Danni from Denmark, who accompanied Tony on the TradeLocks Vehicle Opening Course, knows Volkswagen picks inside out but, just like Tony, had no previous understanding of how to effectively handle Mercedes picks. He explains that, “We have no Mercedes training locks where we are based at the moment, so there is no chance to train overseas. I am really glad that I had the opportunity to take advantage of the training offered on the course as now I can pick Mercedes locks without difficulty.”
Dave from Newcastle was the most inexperienced of all the trainees, as he is a builder by trade, but is now determined to break into the locksmith industry. He says of the TradeLocks Vehicle Opening Course, “For over a year I have been asked to pick and decode locks, so thought that I would try something new. I really do not want to have to turn down business, and have always been interested in learning more about auto locksmithing, and this course came at just the right time! Hopefully I can use my new-found skills to branch out business-wise, and extend my commercial services so that they include picking auto locks.”
In order to generate widespread consumer interest, you have to be able to offer a diverse and wide ranging assortment of solutions, which means that embarking on ventures such as the TradeLocks Vehicle Opening Course should always be of paramount importance. Philip from Surrey needed to do lock picking-especially Lishi-picking-and the TradeLocks Vehicle Opening Course catered for all these requirements. He felt that, “It is ever so important to be able to successfully decode and read locks, so that you always provide a professional service. Now that I have developed my knowledge and learned a lot more about how Genuine Lishi tools operate, and what purpose each tool is intended for, I can cast my net further and offer auto solutions to a wider audience. The course has been extremely rewarding and beneficial, and I am so pleased that I came along.”
According to Richard Breslin, the reason why he always trusts the Genuine Lishi brand is simple. He states that, “Lishi tools are 100% reliable and dependable, and never, ever let you down. When a new vehicle is introduced onto the market, a Lishi opening tool follows very soon afterwards. Genuine Lishi tools also apply to pretty much all vehicles, and are constantly updated in order to keep up with growing customer demand.”
Coming from a highly-respected, Genuine Lishi-approved trainer with over 30 years’ experience under his belt, this is high praise indeed! Along with Martin Pink (the 2011 LASM Locksmith of the Year), he has had a significant impact in the way in which modern day advanced auto locksmith tooling works, and plays a key role when it comes to developing and modifying the Lishi range in general. And this is why the TradeLocks Vehicle Opening Course was such a huge success, as their knowledge and expertise knows no bounds.
For more information regarding the TradeLocks Vehicle Opening Course, or to place an order, just visit www.tradelocks.co.uk today.
