American Key Supply

06/10/2026

🚗🔧 Volvo MPS6 Read & Write with the OBDStar DC706 🔧🚗

See how the OBDStar DC706 reads and writes data on a Volvo MPS6 transmission module in this quick demonstration.

Whether you're expanding into module work, cloning, or advanced diagnostics, the DC706 offers powerful capabilities that can help grow your service offerings.

🎥 Check out the video and see the process for yourself.

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06/10/2026

🔐 LOCKSMITH LORE 🔐

Before locksmiths were mobile, before key programmers, and long before YouTube tutorials...

Locksmithing was a tightly guarded trade.

In many European cities, locksmiths belonged to powerful guilds that controlled who could enter the profession, how training was conducted, and even which techniques could be shared. Apprentices often spent years learning under a master locksmith before earning the right to work independently.

Why all the secrecy?

Because locksmiths weren't just making locks—they were protecting homes, businesses, valuables, and in some cases, entire cities. The knowledge they possessed was considered too important to be handed out freely.

While the tools and technology have changed dramatically over the centuries, the industry's emphasis on training, skill, and responsible use of knowledge remains just as important today.

🗝️ If you could travel back in time and spend a day in a medieval locksmith's workshop, would you do it?

06/10/2026

🔥 The Heatwave Has Arrived – First Wave Deals Inside 🌡️

The Heatwave has officially arrived at American Key Supply! Our first wave of summer savings is now live, featuring deals on BlueRocket Transponder 5-Packs, top-selling refurb keys, and customer-favorite BlueRocket coverage. Whether you're restocking inventory, preparing for busy summer service calls, or stocking up on proven automotive solutions, now is the perfect time to take advantage of these limited-time Heatwave savings. But don't wait too long—the first wave only runs through June 16th before the next round of deals rolls in.

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Wholesaler of locksmith keys, tools, and supplies.

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06/09/2026

🗝️ KEY QUESTION OF THE WEEK 🗝️

Alright locksmiths, let's put your priorities to the test...

👀 Sight
👂 Hearing
👃 Smell
👅 Taste
✋ Touch

If you had to lose one of your five senses, which one would you choose—and why?

For most people, this is a tough question.

For locksmiths? It might be even tougher. Between reading key codes, listening for lock feedback, feeling pin movement, and spotting worn components, your senses are part of the job!

Drop your answer in the comments and tell us your reasoning. Bonus points if you can convince everyone else why your choice is the right one. 😄

👇 Let's hear it...

06/08/2026

🔧🔑 Refurb Bench Check: Mazda D03 Smart Key Assembly 🔑🔧

Ever wonder what goes into bringing a refurbished smart key back to life?

In this behind-the-scenes Refurb Department video, we're walking through the assembly process for the Mazda D03 Smart Key—showing the attention to detail, precision, and quality checks that help ensure every key is ready when it reaches your bench.

Whether you're new to automotive keys or you've assembled hundreds yourself, it's always interesting to see the process from the other side of the counter.

🎥 Watch as our Refurb Team takes a Mazda D03 from individual components to a fully assembled smart key.

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Have a key you'd like to see featured in a future assembly video? Let us know in the comments!

06/08/2026

🔑 KEEPER OF THE KEYS 🔑

A new message has appeared from the Keeper of the Keys...

"You'll remember the solution right when you need it."

But what does it mean?

Every week, the Keeper leaves behind a cryptic clue. Your challenge is to decipher its meaning and share your interpretation in the comments below.

Will it be a locksmithing lesson?
A business insight?
A life lesson hidden in plain sight?

There are no wrong answers—just different ways to unlock the message.

🗝️ What do YOU think this week's clue means?

Drop your interpretation below and see how it compares to your fellow locksmiths.

06/08/2026

🔥 Hot Week, Cool Savings on Toyota Smart Keys 🚨

Deal of the Week is here! Save on Toyota Smart Keys and keep your inventory ready for the jobs that come through the door every day. Whether you're replacing fast-moving inventory, preparing for customer calls, or stocking up on dependable Toyota coverage, now's the perfect time to take advantage of limited-time savings. Reliable performance, practical coverage, and weekly savings all come together in one promotion you won't want to miss.

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Wholesaler of locksmith keys, tools, and supplies.

https://www.AMERICANKEYSUPPLY.com

06/05/2026

🌶️🔥 HOT KEYS – EPISODE 6 IS HERE! 🔥🌶️

This week, Ryan sits down with Kylee Keel from the American Key Supply Sales Team for another round of spicy wings, locksmith talk, games, challenges, and questions that only get harder as the heat goes up!

A huge thank you to our friends Wing It for once again supplying the wings that make all of this deliciously uncomfortable. 🍗🔥

⚠️ MOST IMPORTANTLY ⚠️

DO NOT CLICK AWAY EARLY.

Seriously.

Stay until the very end of the episode for this week's Hot Deal and a chance to save money on products from American Key Supply.

💰 The deal is only revealed at the end of the show.

Or, if you're the impatient type, you can visit:
👉 akslink.com/hotkeys

Whether you're here for the locksmith conversation, the games, the wings, or the discounts, make sure you stick around until the final seconds.

🎥 Interested in being a future guest on Hot Keys?

We're always looking for locksmiths, shop owners, technicians, and industry personalities to join the show.

👇 Comment below or email:
📧 [email protected]

We'd love to have you on!

06/05/2026

🔍🗝️ KEY-RIOSITIES 🗝️🔍

This week's clue is all about precision, patterns, and perfectly measured cuts...

🧩 "Nothing spun, yet patterns appear. Measured bites that stay true and clear. A name that warns, a finish that's tight. What tool works clean without a fight?"

Think you know the answer?

Drop your guess in the comments below! 👇

💡 Bonus points if you can explain why the clue fits your answer.

We'll reveal the solution later this week and see who cracked the code! 🔐

🔑

06/05/2026

🌡️ While other were Spring Cleaning, We Prepped for the ... ☀️

While everyone else was busy spring cleaning, we were preparing something much bigger. The Heatwave is coming to American Key Supply, bringing four weeks of hot deals, exclusive promotions, and savings designed to help locksmiths stock up before summer gets into full swing. Mark your calendar now—the heat arrives June 10th.

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