LARA - Locksmith Automotive Reader Assistant

LARA - Locksmith Automotive Reader Assistant LARA is an Android App for Locksmiths. Locksmiths Automotive Rapid Assist
LARA is an Android App for the Automotive Locksmith.
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Lara is the only truly independent Automotive Key, Transponder, Pick & decoder assistant database built on users feedback and experiences. Designed to make Locksmiths lives easier. LARA started out life as Lishi Assistant but has grown far beyond this. Firstly LARA is a notepad to record the decoded cuts of a car lock when decoded by a variety of tools. As you are decoding your lock with Lishi dec

oder or Determinator tools or any other automotive reading tool you can enter the cuts into LARA. LARA will suggest which wafers are in the door lock for you. An will compare the cuts you have decoded agains our online database to check for a valid code as you decode. There is a lot of information that LARA has to help you along your way and many user hints and tips to help making keys to that vehicle, such as:
Vehicle make and general model information
Code series used
What wafer are likely to be in the door lock. Code rules which can help quite a bit to ensure you are decoding correctly. Other features available are:
My Tools highlighter shows instantly which tools you have. Record your own note against each tool. To add your own tips or record date of purchase and number of uses etc. Filter tools via Vehicle Manufacturer. Imagine being able to check if the bitting you just decoded is valid before you even remove the tool from the lock! NOW with LARA Codes Online LARA will check that your code is valid whilst your decoding the lock and before your release the lock and remove your tool.

02/09/2026

G'day lockies! 🦘

Just a quick heads-up that I’m putting the tools down and taking a well-earned breather. The tech support desk for LARA will be taking a short break from the 5th to the 8th.

Don't worry, LARA herself doesn't need a holiday—the app will still be working hard decoding and crunching those automotive numbers for you in the background. I’ll just be off the grid recharging the batteries and grabbing a cold one.

If you run into any dramas, hold tight! I’ll be back on deck soon to help you sort out your tech headaches.

Have a ripper weekend, and try not to break too much while I'm gone! 🍻🚗🔐

08/08/2026

New Feature in LARA 5.1.20: Progressed Cuts 🗝️

I’m excited to introduce a new feature in the latest LARA update designed to save you time and materials: Progressed Cuts.

How it works:
If you are working with a tool that doesn't have a code database in the app, you can still use your Lishi to decode the lock. LARA will automatically progress the missing cuts for you.

To help minimize key blank wastage, LARA smartly orders the sequence. It gives you the key that can be recut the most times first, and works its way down to the final option.

Less waste, faster results. Update to version 5.1.20 today to check it out!

User Submitted Vehicles.I spend a lot of time looking at user submitted vehicles before I allow then through. If your no...
04/07/2026

User Submitted Vehicles.
I spend a lot of time looking at user submitted vehicles before I allow then through. If your not going to take the time to attach the correct keyblank to the vehicle then don't bother as I just delete them.

Once you add a vehicle follow up with a little info by leaving feedback on the vehicle you just added like Used Lishi, Deadlocks - Yes something to make it worth while. Chip ID anything.

Users who make it to The Oracle level I don't even check because I trust them.

HELP!!!KeyDiy blades, Universal blades there seems to be many discrepancies between part numbers depending on where you ...
03/05/2026

HELP!!!
KeyDiy blades, Universal blades there seems to be many discrepancies between part numbers depending on where you search.
Cany anyone help and provide me with an accurate list of key blades to any main manufacturer Silca, Ilco or whatever.

27/04/2026

LARA is currently ignoring subscriptions 😔. I have submitted a fix and will let you know here when to download the new version 5104 to fix this.

My apologies.

ANDROID update is now LIVE! Please update your devices.
iOS update is also live.

24/04/2026

VW Heads UP
The new T7 generation is going to be one of the biggest nightmares we've seen yet in the VAG world because VW physically split the platform between their commercial and passenger divisions.

Here is the trap for anyone out in the field:

Transporter T7 (Cargo/Panel Van): Built by Ford alongside the Transit Custom. Uses Ford OBD, Ford proximity systems, and the HU101 keyway.

Multivan T7 (Passenger): Built by VW in Germany on the MQB Evo platform. Uses VW OBD, VW proximity systems, and the HU162T keyway.

Have fun out there and please let me know of any weird & wonderful things like this I can add to LARA to help YOU!

21/04/2026

NO THE SERVER IS NOT DOWN!
UPDATE LARA !
You must be on version 5102 or greater

Send a message to learn more

18/04/2026

Please ensure you update to LARA 5.1.02 the previous versions of Lara will stop working soon.

13/04/2026

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