Legends of the Lock Industry: Michael Hyde

July 1, 2024

Michael Hyde, National Auto Lock Service

Automotive locksmith Michael Hyde created and updated the AutoSmart books, a well-known locksmith reference guide,  for 30 years. He also created the MyAutoSmart App, available for the last 14 years. Hyde published  the Transponder Books for 1998, 2000, 2004, 2008 & 2013.

Additional accomplishments in the locksmith industry include:

  • ·       Created the original TCODE & MVP User manuals
  • ·       Sold the first NGS machines to Locksmiths
  • ·       Created the original NGS user manuals
  • ·       Sold the first DART machines to Locksmiths
  • ·       Created the original DART user manuals
  • ·       Created the original EZ-Flasher manuals
  • ·       Wrote many automotive locksmith articles for a national locksmith publication
  • ·       Assisted with the development of the TCODE & MVP in the U.S. for 8 years
  • ·       Founded & Managed the USA office of Advanced Diagnostics
  • ·       Assisted with the development of Acura, Honda, Lexus & Toyota ECU Immobilizer re-programming