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AUTOWAVE’ S YOUTUBE CHANNEL HITS 10,000 SUBSCRIBER MARK
» WITH MORE THAN 150 VIDEOS uploaded – a mix of how-to guides, demonstrations, product unboxings and introductions – and thousands of views on each, Autowave’ s content has proven to be popular but, most importantly, informative and valuable to its captive audience of locksmiths, technicians and motor factors.
What’ s popular among subscribers?
The most popular video on the channel is a tutorial of how to clone a manual key on a Vauxhall using the Xhorse Key Tool Max. A common scenario for locksmiths and workshops, the video has amassed nearly 86,000 views.
The next most popular video, with 66,000 views, shows viewers how to clone a transponder chip from an original key to produce a manual spare key for a Mercedes Citan. An Xhorse cloning transponder was used.
Boasting 45,500 hits, the channel also allows the audience to see a demonstration and learn how to read an eight-legged EEPROM data using the Xhorse Mini Prog and Xhorse app.
Another method of training
Autowave’ s dedication to producing these videos is unrelenting; over the last five years, it has built an archive of content that has proved beneficial and impactful. Alongside its in-person training courses, the YouTube channel is another illustration of how the company is investing in the automotive sector.
Video content and in-person training will continue and increase in 2026, with uploads and training dates to be revealed in due course. Autowave’ s website will show a calendar, details of courses available and links to register online, while its burgeoning social media channels will keep followers updated. Autowave’ s Ravi Kotecha said:“ To hit 10,000 YouTube subscribers is a pleasing milestone. We place emphasis on the channel, using feedback and enquiries as inspiration behind new videos, ensuring that when we create and upload a new one, it’ s going to be in demand and appreciated by our audience.
“ As new products come into our portfolio and vehicle technology continues to evolve, I expect more videos and training courses will be added to our portfolio.”
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DECEMBER 2025
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