00:00Alright, if you're a locksmith working on car doors and ignitions, you know those little reedplates and wafers are the
00:05absolute worst to keep organized.
00:07You buy a kit, use three pieces, and the rest ends up scattered in the bottom of your van.
00:13That's exactly why I went digging for the best value kits out there to save your sanity and your wallet.
00:19These are the top five car lock reedplates you can grab right now, and I promise you're going to want
00:24to bookmark this one.
00:26First up, we have the absolute workhorse that everyone is talking about, this multi-application fix-it kit.
00:32It's a car lock wafer repair accessories set that covers FO21, TOI48, HY22, HU92, HU100, HU66, HON66, and a bunch
00:43more, all for just over $10.
00:46Priced at $10.76, it has a killer 4.9-star rating with nearly 5,000 sold.
00:53The best feature here is the sheer versatility, you're getting one box that handles Ford, Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai, which
01:00means you're not buying separate kits for every single job.
01:03If you want a solid, do-it-all starter setup that won't break the bank, this is the one to
01:08grab.
01:09Next on the list is a specialized kit that's perfect if you deal with a lot of European and Ford
01:14models.
01:15This is a combo pack of HU101 plates with 200 pieces and FO21 plates with 100 pieces, specifically designed for
01:22the Ford Mondeo, Focus, and Jaguar.
01:25At just $7.92, it's the cheapest one on this list, and it has a perfect 5-star rating.
01:32The standout feature is the inclusion of the springs, you know how easy it is to lose those tiny little
01:37springs during a repair.
01:39Having everything you need in one sealed lot at this price makes it a no-brainer for stocking up your
01:44kit.
01:45Now, if you're a VW specialist, this next one needs to be in your drawer.
01:50It's a 200-piece lot of HU66 lot plates, and it breaks down to 8 different types with 25 pieces
01:56each, specifically tailored for VWM094 locks.
02:01For $12.10, you're getting incredible coverage, and with a 4.9 rating from over 4,000 buyers, it's proven.
02:09The best feature is definitely the variety within the VW platform, you aren't just getting a handful of identical wafers.
02:16You're getting the full range of depths you need to impression or decode a lock right there on the spot,
02:21which is a huge time saver.
02:23If you're looking to expand past the common Ford and VW stuff, this fourth kit is a goldmine for Asian
02:29and niche vehicles.
02:30It covers a massive range including TOI 43R, D8017, HYN11, HU43, SEPI22, MEZ24, NSN14, and more.
02:41Coming in at $11.41 with a 4.9 rating, this kit has over 4,200 sales which tells you
02:48it definitely has a loyal following.
02:51The best feature here is the range of Japanese and Korean car covers, specifically the Nissan and Mazda plates that
02:57are usually super annoying to find individually.
03:00Having these specific wafers ready to go will make you look like a hero on jobs where other locksmiths have
03:05to order parts and wait.
03:07Finally, let's look at a specialty set for the Chevy and Buick fans out there.
03:12This option is a 200-piece lot specifically for the HU100 platform, covering the Chevy, Buick New Regal, La Crosse,
03:19and GL8.
03:21It's priced at $13.18, and while it's the highest price on the list, it holds a perfect 5-star
03:27rating with over 4,000 sold.
03:29The key selling point is the precision each of the 8 types comes with 25 pieces, giving you the exact
03:35right wafers for those GM door locks and ignitions.
03:38If you work on American cars frequently, this specific kit will pay for itself on the very first job you
03:44use it on.
03:45So there you have it, those are the best reed plate kits to keep you organized and efficient without burning
03:50a hole in your pocket.
03:52Every single one of these links is down in the description below, so you can snag them quick.
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