This article compares the effectiveness and cost of purchasing a $15 wheel lock removal tool versus a $450 professional wheel lock removal service. The author discusses the process of breaking into various types of wheel locks, including lug nut locks, bolt locks, and wheel locks with unique patterns. 

They explain that while a $15 wheel lock removal tool may be able to successfully remove some basic wheel locks, it may not work on more complex locks. In contrast, a professional wheel lock removal service costing $450 is more likely to be successful in removing a wider range of wheel locks. The author concludes that while the cheaper option may work for some situations, investing in a professional service may be a more reliable solution for breaking into any type of wheel lock.