Car Radio Release Keys

These keys worked so well after pushing them into the relevant place on the radio and made sure they were locked in it was very easy to pull the radio out. Only slight downside was getting them out after replacing the radio. Had to pull the radio out again and use a screwdriver to push the keys up out of the slots and then only push them in half way, enough to push the radio back into the dashboard. Other than that was easy to use.

I got these to remove a stock stereo from my Renault Clio. They did the job straight away and seem sturdy enough of needed again if I ever sneed them.They arrived quickly and well packaged.

A very simple tool - BUT - a most effective one. It enabled me to get the car radio out of it's mounting within seconds to get the radio ID number so that I could then obtain the "reset" code. Minutes later the radio was working again. All in all a simple but great little gadget pair. Not something I will use often but when I do need it it will again be very useful.The keys arrived next day so the service was good as very. So, ten out of ten on this item.

Compared to £5 in Halfords these were £2 and probably similar quality at half the price. . Worked as intended.

Does the job perfectly

Not used yet but seem exactly as expected

I recently had a need to remove the radio/CD module in my Saab 9-3 in order to get at some wiring behind the dash. My first thought was visit the nearest well known car accessories store - the one that keeps all the bits you might need at times like this. They did of course stock them, however, I was utterly shocked to see the price tag: a penny under five quid!!! I walked out on principal.Instead I found these, at a quarter of the cost and delivered promptly to my house too. They're exactly the same as I saw on the shelf and they worked for me first time and without a hitch. What more could one ask?I know these look like bits of coat hanger but actually the tips are specially ridged, and the wire is stiffer, so I recommend you buy these instead of raiding your wardrobe and potentially damaging your audio chassis with a homemade job. Just locate the holes at each side of your radio then insert these firmly until you feel a click. This disengages the sprung retaining clips allowing the unit to slide out. Occasionally (if the radio is a bit stuck, as it was in the Ford Ka I recently fiddled with) it might require some sideways leverage (outwards) on the ends of the keys in order to hold the radio firmly while you pull it free. One tip - before you order, check your radio really does have two holes. Not all do, especially modern cars, and you might need a different release tool for your particular vehicle.

These were bought to remove a stereo from an older chrysler car (although they will fit a wide range of stereos with the right holes), they work well once you get used to them. It took a while to find the right way to insert them as you have to push them quite hard, we were worried it may damage something, but once they were locked in they removed the stereo with ease. Great product, works well.