KAR Auction Service made an acquisition late last week that the company contends will continue to boost the wide array of dealer services it offers.

Now in KAR’s fold of subsidiaries is Miami-based High Tech Locksmiths (HTL), one of the largest providers of transponder, remote, high-security and vehicle smart keys in North America.

Chief executive officer Jim Hallett elaborated about what HTL brings to KAR, which already includes ADESA, Insurance Auto Auctions and Automotive Finance Corp. 

“I am pleased to welcome Jay Wiener and his entire team to the KAR family,” Hallett said. “High Tech Locksmiths utilizes technologically advanced equipment and processes that will benefit customers across the KAR business units.

“This acquisition allows us to provide a more consistent level of service to even more locations nationwide,” Hallett continued.

Hallett indicated Wiener will continue in his role as CEO of High Tech Locksmiths and report directly to KAR executive vice president of enterprise optimization David Vignes.

Joining Wiener in leading the High Tech team is Don Davis, who has worked for ADESA for 15 years. During this time, Davis has held management roles of increasing responsibility in the areas of reconditioning, operations and strategic improvements, including developing the company’s first in-house locksmith division.

Davis has more than 32 years of experience in the automotive industry.

Because of his promotion to vice president of operations for High Tech, Davis will report directly to Wiener.