MPA: Giving techs more support they demand
Technicians never can have enough support. From the right tools to the right parts and the training and knowledge to fix today’s issues, there are all kinds of backing they need. Now there is a chance...
View ArticleClone of Ground Circuits: Part 12
Measuring ground circuit voltage What We Have Established So Far We have discussed how electron current flows through the ground circuit and how to measure ground electron current. We discussed a few...
View ArticleSolving the puzzle of a 2016 Audi S7 salvage vehicle
Growing up as a teenager in the ’70s, I learned that my parents were not in a position to buy me a new car and I quickly conditioned myself to work hard for something I wanted and went on a mission to...
View ArticleRanger Design releases new lockers and workbenches
We are pleased to announce that on Nov. 18, 2019, we launched our newly redesigned van lockers and workbenches. These products are great for storage and organization within the mobile technician’s work...
View ArticleTackling tough automotive diagnostic challenges
A 2010 Mercedes Benz E350 4matic with 64K on the clock came in with a complaint of the right front headlight and blinker not working. We informed the Benz owner that it can be as simple as replacing...
View ArticleHeld captive by a Chevrolet Captiva
I have had many conversations with both technicians and trainers about the issue of misfires caused by intake tract deposits on Gasoline Direct Injected engines and what causes the misfire. There are...
View ArticleUtilizing non-intrusive testing for drivability issues
During the initial diagnosis of this customer's concern, the original technician could hear compression leaking from the vehicle when the engine was running. At first, he suspected an injector seal to...
View ArticleTBC Corporation recognizes recipients of the 2019 ASE Technician of the Year...
TBC Corporation (TBC), one of the nation’s largest marketers of automotive services and replacement tires, is pleased to recognize 2019 ASE Technicians of the Year from NTB, Tire Kingdom, Midas and Big...
View ArticleRed Line Synthetic Oil offers unique 75W85 gear oil options for ultimate...
Red Line Synthetic Oil, a designer and manufacturer of high-performance lubricants and additives, is known for its wide range of products. The company offers products for nearly every application...
View ArticleMotor Age, PTEN partner with TST to launch Commitment to Training Live Events...
Save the date: Inaugural training day scheduled for May 9, 2020 near Chicago Motor Age, the nation’s leading publication targeting the automotive service repair community, and sister publication...
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