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We cover all the latest professional tools and equipment available to the automotive market to help shop owners run their business at peak efficiency.

13/02/2025

TOPDON USA shares three of the common misconceptions surrounding ADAS equipment in this guest blog, check it out below.
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TOPDON shares three common misconceptions surrounding ADAS equipment.

12/02/2025

BendPak has launched a new line of jack pads and rubber puck adapters, AutoPucks. Check out the full release below.
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The AutoPucks are available in three models: Universal Slotted AutoPucks, Corvette AutoPucks, and Tesla AutoPucks.

11/02/2025

PTEN Editor Emily Markham sat down with Aircat Pneumatic Tools to talk about trends in air tools, why a "cord-free" shop will never exist, some of their latest tools, and what they see in the future for air tools.

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In this video, PTEN Editor Emily Markham talks with Matt McKegney, North American Sales Manager for AIRCAT Pneumatic Tools about trends in air tools, why a "cord-free" shop will...

11/02/2025

With the first week of February down, it's time to take a look back at some of the most-viewed stories/articles posted to our website.
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These are the most viewed articles that appeared on VehicleServicePros.com for the first week of February 2025.

11/02/2025

The Coats Company shares the importance of safety while using a tire changer in this guest blog.
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Tire changers save technicians time and energy, but safety should come first when operating one.

06/02/2025

January has flown by, take a look back at some of the top-performing stories we added to our site. From Tech Tips to Tool Reviews, and more!

From tech tips for the most popular vehicles to technical demonstrations, these were the most viewed articles for January 2025.

04/02/2025

With the first month of 2025 officially over, it's time to take a look back at the most-viewed tools added to our site in the month of January.
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January has flown by, here's the top 10 products of the month.

31/01/2025

Since they first started hitting the roads, electric vehicles (EVs) have been somewhat of a dividing topic in the automotive industry. Some people love them, some not so much. On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order to end EV mandates and policies from the Biden-Harris administration. We take a look at the history of those mandates, the goal of the executive order, and what the impacts might be in the future. Read the full article below and let us know what you think of the new executive order.
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The order brings praise from some and concern from others, though its effects on the automotive industry aren't entirely clear.

30/01/2025

Sonic Tools has announced a new scholarship program, Sonic Impact Scholarship, which will award 10 technicians a complete toolset for their specific industry. Learn more at the link below.
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The Sonic Tools scholarship recipients will receive a set of tools curated for their specific trade.

29/01/2025

Clore Automotive's Jim O'Hara breaks down the types of lithium batteries and how to service them. Learn more at the link below.
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Clore Automotive's Jim O'Hara breaks down the types of lithium batteries and how to service them.

28/01/2025

TOPDON USA shares the importance of pre-scans and post-scans for shops and their customers in this . Learn more below.
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TOPDON covers the importance of pre-scans and post-scans on vehicles, not only for the shop but also for the customer.

27/01/2025

GEARWRENCH Tools offers another , this time on their GWSMART07. Read the tip below.

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The GEARWRENCH GWSMART07 operates on a customized version of the Android OS tailored for diagnostic functionality.

25/01/2025

PTEN assistant editor Elli Carder sat down with Michael Flink, head of diagnostic tool sales at AutelTool-Autel Diagnostic Tool, to discuss the MaxiFlash Xlink, one of the highest-scoring winners of the 2024 PTEN Innovation Awards. Watch the full interview below.
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PTEN sits down with Michael Flink, head of diagnostic tool sales at Autel.

23/01/2025

Hunter Engineering has created a new online tool for ADAS education called the ADAS Learning Tool, offering users easy-to-understand visuals and simple explanations for how ADAS calibrations function and affect vehicles by breaking the concept down into four color-coded categories: camera, radar, ultrasound, and internal. Read more at the link below.

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Hunter's ADAS Learning Tool is for counter workers, technicians, and consumers alike and is free to use.

22/01/2025

This month, we're sharing scan tool tips from industry experts. Today, we've got one from GEARWRENCH Tools. They discuss how often you should be updating the software on your GEARWRENCH diagnostic devices. Check it out below!

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To ensure optimal performance, update your GEARWRENCH diagnostic device whenever a new software update is released.

21/01/2025

From Tech Tips to ASE updates, last week we shared a lot of interesting stories on our site. Curious to see what stories were most popular? Find out at the link below!
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These are the most viewed articles that appeared on VehicleServicePros.com for the week of Jan. 13-17, 2025.

18/01/2025

Take a look back at PTEN technical editor Scott Brown's deep dive into all things Tesla service, repair, and diagnostics!

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Keep up to date on how to maintain your customer's Tesla vehicles.

16/01/2025

Take an look at the Nano Light II from Streamlight, Inc.. This light weighs in at 0.6 oz and delivers a 22m beam. Check out more at the link below.
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The Nano Light II weighs in at 0.6 oz and delivers a 22m beam.

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