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    hello everyone,
    i started learning about locksmithing, keys copying, and i need one or more people who want to teach me this skills. They will be paid. I want to work mostly on european cars. Waiting for your message thanks
    i will be using keytool plus, autel im 608 and many more...

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    You will need many more like Abrites - not just china tools

    Need a big wallet
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    Quote Originally Posted by fred77 View Post
    You will need many more like Abrites - not just china tools

    Need a big wallet
    If you are down to help me i am Waiting for your pm

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    Sad, that You have no idea about subject.

    Its not a matter of pressing buttons all the time. Dumps programming, coding , dump editions by You not by program. Pin and login finding. Finding way to go around the problem to solve it.


    When buying tools , best time is around december.

    What about lock picking ? You need to know how and with what to pick the lock, then DECODE it. not even talking about locks and ignition fixing.

    You need to know EVERYTHING ABOUT ANYTHING in a matter of car locks


    And its more and more and more of it.


    If You're thinking fvdi2022 will do the job, let it go.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oktawian View Post
    Sad, that You have no idea about subject.

    Its not a matter of pressing buttons all the time. Dumps programming, coding , dump editions by You not by program. Pin and login finding. Finding way to go around the problem to solve it.


    When buying tools , best time is around december.

    What about lock picking ? You need to know how and with what to pick the lock, then DECODE it. not even talking about locks and ignition fixing.

    You need to know EVERYTHING ABOUT ANYTHING in a matter of car locks


    And its more and more and more of it.


    If You're thinking fvdi2022 will do the job, let it go.
    I did not supposed that only pushing some buttons or only one tool will help me. That’s why I am looking for someone to teach me, I have this opportunity to have my start up financed and buy some good tools to start. I am reading forums 3/4 hours everyday, but after all I need someone to guide me through this hard process. I can say that I am a fast an dedicated learner. Thanks for your time.

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    Biggest issue are customers

    Starting off you will be expected to

    1) fix cars
    2) undercut
    3) wait to be paid (if at all)

    Are you a mechanic or auto electrician?

    Starting off you will be slung off s**t jobs nobody else wants and frankly not key programming.
    For example would you take on a late Rover MG which supposed immo problem sitting in junction off M4?
    Your welcome the guy is waiting for your call!!

    Just saying reality is different my friend - business is tough and unpleasant at times
    Good luck to you
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    I've started with buying cars from police repo and auctions , all of them without keys from there, one by one was learning how to do it. Open it , make mechanical key, if it possible to programm used remote , how to get pin / login and in the end how programm immo chip to start the car.

    Like that I had peace of mind and lots of time- to go about each car. No pressure.

    If you want start from nothing. Open the company, buy some tools if you will get this , I assume free cash on the start ?
    Try to clean used keys and refresh them, pre programming of immo chip and sell them locally or online. And wait for the customers. But do it after solid job that will bring you cash for the food and bills.

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    Learning should be methodical so i guess if you want to work professionally in that field follow an online course or find a local locksmith looking for an apprentice

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    First of all you need a computer brain otherwise spending £100,000 to begin with money in the drain.
    Tools owned: Hammer, Chisel, Crowbar, Punch, Chainsaw, Cutter and Brain!!!

    Did you know People will question all the good things they hear about you but believe all the bad without a second thought.

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    ask everything to super jumbe - supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
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    Quote Originally Posted by fuzz1 View Post
    Learning should be methodical so i guess if you want to work professionally in that field follow an online course or find a local locksmith looking for an apprentice
    In my city, about 250k people they are only 3 locksmiths that i m sure they would not agree to Take me as their apprentice. Do you recomend Any online course?


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    Quote Originally Posted by super jumbe View Post
    First of all you need a computer brain otherwise spending £100,000 to begin with money in the drain.
    Mhmmm, i know that, time will tell.

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    Quote Originally Posted by encor4 View Post
    In my city, about 250k people they are only 3 locksmiths that i m sure they would not agree to Take me as their apprentice. Do you recomend Any online course?


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    3 locksmiths on 250 000 people are too much - don't waist your money

    To work properly you have around 2000 euro on subscriptions every year


    Are you think that you will have enough cars to cover them?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Manta1600 View Post
    3 locksmiths on 250 000 people are too much - don't waist your money

    To work properly you have around 2000 euro on subscriptions every year


    Are you think that you will have enough cars to cover them?
    This 3 locksmiths are not enough, trust me, just one of them cand do akl for mostly of the cars, the rest of 2 are on bmw or vag group. This type of business i want to grow is based on my actual garage, i have 2 mechanics and i also import cars from germany to romania so this is won t be my Only income…
    I need some people i can ask questions when i am on doubt and when forums can t help me… i know will be very hard guys no need to scade me more…
    if you want to help, please dm me… as i mentioned earlier we will find a way that your time will by paid
    Have a nice sunday guys, thanks again for your time

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    Everyone started from somewhere, yes they are mostly right that invested money probably wont pay out at first....but that is business and after all life. You seem like a nice guy and i am in your neighboring country so you can message me if you need help on some issue....

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