Lockout Kits: what Claude and GPT would buy
Two AI models chose on their own, with no web access. Nobody tested these products: this is what each one says, and how to check it.
They disagree: Claude chooses Access Tools and GPT chooses Steck Manufacturing
In Automotive, Claude and GPT choose the same brand in 60 of 112 categories.
Claude Opus 5.5 · October 27, 2026
Access Tools (brand)
A professional lockout tool brand used by locksmiths and roadside services, with long-reach tools and air wedges designed to open cars without damaging them.
Not for: Drivers who would rather call roadside assistance than learn the technique.
GPT 6.1 Sol · November 10, 2026
Steck Manufacturing BigEasy 32900
A straightforward long-reach kit with useful accessories, suited to authorized vehicle entry without complicated equipment.
Not for: Vehicles requiring specialized entry procedures or users without authorization.
Check before you buy
Where to find Access Tools
- Access Tools USA
- Zoro
- JB Tools
Shops seen in search results on November 5, 2026. A shop missing here may sell it too. Nothing was checked by a person.
Brands that matter
- Access Tools: Professional automotive lockout tools.
What to avoid
- Slim-jim style tools on vehicles with side airbags
- Metal pry wedges