Standard Motor Products TL101 Cylinder Review

When I tried this automotive part, I was pleasantly surprised at how much of a difference it made to my car's overall performance. My vehicle now feels much more responsive and smoother to drive. The installation process was straightforward, and I appreciate the durability of the product. My only minor con is that it can be slightly pricier than some of the other options on the market.

I really needed a new trunk lock for my 74 Plymouth Valiant. It did the job well. Pretty close to OEM. Since the original trunk key was always kept separate from the door and ignition lock, getting a new key was not a problem. It comes with 3 different bars of which my car uses the short curved one.

TL;DR This lock and a little ingenuity can solve an expensive problem for less than $20. Abuse. The car is a gem, runs great, no problems with the engine (they didn't really understand what they had) and although the asking price was incredibly low, the poor thing has some small (but expensive) cosmetic issues. The previous owners eventually experienced a dead battery (the battery is in the trunk), lost the emergency key (blade) and decided to pry the trunk lock with a screwdriver rather than…