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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.

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.

15/01/2025

Reviewed by Brian Culotta, shop foreman and master technician at Dave's Auto Care in Willoughby, Ohio, the GEARWRENCH Tools. "The convenient layout of the assorted tools made this set very easy for any technician of any skill level to use." Read the full review below.
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Reviewed by Brian Culotta, shop foreman and master technician at Dave's Auto Care in Willoughby, Ohio.

14/01/2025

Here's a for your Tuesday from ALLDATA. The owner of a 2017 Chevy Express brought their vehicle into the shop because it lacked power. It wouldn't go over 25 mph. The malfunction indicator light (MIL) was off. Click the link below to see how the problem gets solved.
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The owner brought their van to the shop because it lacked power and the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was off.

11/01/2025

Benny Grubner, technician at Mercedez-Benz of Burlington in Burlington, Massachusetts, reviews Clore Automotive's PRO-LOGIX 12/24V Flashing Power Supply and HD Battery Charger. "By keeping steady battery voltage during these procedures, this product helped me ensure software updates would go through the first time around." Check out the full review below.
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Reviewed by Benny Grubner, technician at Mercedez-Benz of Burlington in Burlington, Massachusetts.

09/01/2025

Scott Brown discusses the impact of AI on modern vehicles and technicians, highlighting its history in the industry and its current trajectory. Check the link below for the full article.
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AI in automotive systems, fuel, emissions monitoring, and diagnostics and service.

08/01/2025

The Innovation Awards are open for nominations! Now until March 31, you can nominate a product to be considered for the awards. To be nominated, each product must have been introduced or notably updated in the past year to the automotive aftermarket. Click the link below to enter your nominations! 🏆

The PTEN Innovation Awards recognize those outstanding companies whose products respond to the automotive repair industry's market challenges with creativity

07/01/2025

ASE is now offering an e-learning program for entry-level automotive service professionals. Click the link below to learn more about what the program offers.
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The "Introduction to Automobile Service" program is designed to introduce entry-level automotive service tasks to entry-level personnel.

04/01/2025

It's time for a from the ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team. This time we're taking a look at a 2016 Chevy Silverado with an unusual and intermittent pinging noise after starting the engine. Click the link below to find out how the problem was solved.
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A customer brought their 2016 Chevy Silverado in because of a weird intermittent pinging noise after starting the engine.

03/01/2025

Looking for a way to streamline your shop's diagnostic process? In this tool review video, part 2 of a 3-part series, Motor Age Magazine's Scott Brown takes you through the latest TEXA USA diagnostic software, showcasing its powerful features like the TruSpeed service information system. Watch as Scott performs a full vehicle health check, generates a report, and integrates it effortlessly into a shop repair order. See how TEXA’s VIN Scan and Mileage report tool help diagnose issues, including intermittent stalling problems, using the Live Data Dashboard and Flight Recorder. TEXA is revolutionizing the way automotive professionals work!

Scott Brown highlights diagnostic navigation of the TEXA AXONE NEMO PLUS to streamline and elevate vehicle repair workflow.

02/01/2025

Looking for a way to streamline your shop's diagnostic process? In this tool review video, part 2 of a 3-part series, PTEN’s Scott Brown takes you through the latest TEXA USA diagnostic software, showcasing its powerful features like the TruSpeed service information system. Watch as Scott performs a full vehicle health check, generates a report, and integrates it effortlessly into a shop repair order. See how TEXA’s VIN Scan and Mileage report tool help diagnose issues, including intermittent stalling problems, using the Live Data Dashboard and Flight Recorder. TEXA is revolutionizing the way automotive professionals work!
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Scott Brown highlights diagnostic navigation of the TEXA AXONE NEMO PLUS to streamline and elevate vehicle repair workflow.

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