Built for Tow Operators & Mechanics
ShiftLock® — Find Hidden Emergency Neutral Release Locations in Seconds
ShiftLock is a professional mobile reference app that shows tow truck drivers and mechanics where hidden emergency neutral release switches are located, so vehicles can be placed into neutral when there is no key or the vehicle will not shift normally.
Search by year, make, and model to access clear, concise directions for thousands of vehicles. ShiftLock is updated regularly to help towing, recovery, roadside assistance, and repair professionals work faster with less guesswork.
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Available for both iPhone and Android.
Thousands of vehicles • Updated regularly • Clear directions • Built for professionals
Why Tow Professionals Choose ShiftLock
Every minute spent searching online delays the job. ShiftLock gives you instant access to thousands of emergency neutral release locations so you can quickly move disabled vehicles with confidence.
Thousands of Vehicles
Access a continuously expanding database covering thousands of domestic and imported vehicles, organized by year, make, and model.
Fast, Clear Instructions
Quickly locate hidden emergency neutral release mechanisms with straightforward instructions designed for real-world use.
Continuously Updated
New vehicle models and updated procedures are added regularly to help keep your team prepared for the latest vehicles on the road.
Built for the Automotive Industry
Designed specifically for tow truck operators, mechanics, roadside assistance providers, dealerships, recovery companies, and fleet professionals.
Built for the Professionals Who Keep Vehicles Moving
Whether you're loading a disabled vehicle, diagnosing a customer's car, or moving inventory across a dealership lot, ShiftLock provides fast access to hidden emergency neutral release locations for thousands of vehicles.
Tow Truck Operators
Load disabled vehicles faster with instant access to hidden emergency neutral release locations. Spend less time searching online and more time getting the job done safely.
Roadside Assistance
Help stranded motorists when a vehicle won't shift into neutral due to a dead battery, electrical failure, or mechanical issue.
Mechanics
Quickly locate vehicle-specific neutral release mechanisms during diagnostics, repairs, battery replacements, and transmission service.
Dealerships & Vehicle Transport
Move vehicles efficiently through service departments, storage lots, transport operations, and auctions using clear, up-to-date procedures.
Find the Right Procedure in Seconds
Find the exact emergency neutral release procedure in just a few taps. ShiftLock's intuitive search helps professionals quickly locate vehicle-specific instructions by year, make, and model.
01
Select the Year
Choose the vehicle's model year.
02
Choose the Make
Select from hundreds of manufacturers.
03
Select the Model
Find the exact vehicle.
04
View the Procedure
Instantly access clear instructions showing the emergency neutral release location.
Thousands of vehicle-specific procedures. Updated regularly. Always within reach.
Thousands of Vehicles. Hundreds of Manufacturers.
ShiftLock includes thousands of emergency neutral release procedures covering domestic and imported vehicles. New models are added regularly to help professionals stay current with today's vehicles.
FORD
CHEVROLET
TOYOTA
HONDA
NISSAN
BMW
MERCEDES-BENZ
AUDI
VOLKSWAGEN
VOLVO
RAM
GMC
JEEP
DODGE
CHRYSLER
HYUNDAI
KIA
SUBARU
MAZDA
LEXUS
+ Hundreds More
Our Story
The Problem
A BMW 528 XI had T-boned a Nissan Titan. I was first on scene and given the BMW. I hopped in and reached for the keys. Nope. Transported with patient, and I had no idea where to find the shiftlock. Of course what was left of the wheel was turned and I had to drag it up.
A few days later I was dispatched to a vehicle left on the side of a very busy highway….of course, no keys.
The Solution
I thought about the many times in my career, just having the vehicle roll would easily have cut down on frustration, and my time exposed roadside.
Soon after, I started work on the app.
The Towing Community
Support from members of the Towing community came flooding in. Words of encouragement from Moe Timcoe and Charlie Landfried and the partnership with the Facebook page Shift Interlock Releases. Bill Trimmer’s assistance in designing the app logo we use today. And, most importantly, the thousands of hard working Tow Operators out there that honor us by purchasing the app.
Satisfied
Customers
This app is amazing. I used to have to figure this stuff out on the side of the road which can be quite time consuming. I don't remember when I first got it but it has definitely made my life easier. I tell all the drivers I train to download it so they aren't constantly calling me to help them.
Joshua Adkinson
I brought this app two weeks ago. Today I took a call requesting wheel lift and dollies in my rollback because I knew I could get it into neutral. Most helpful towing app I've seen yet.
user
Great App for the $$$
I have had this app for several years and it has worked very well for me. Highly recommended!
HuntLan1994