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When a technician becomes a customer for automotive repair service
It’s no secret that most consumers have a guarded view of us. In a recent survey, 86% of the respondents thought that the cost they paid for their repair was outrageously high, and 40% of the consumers...
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Memorable Asian vehicle fixes
Don’t fear Asian vehicles! Since many companies already share parts and technology, you will notice that Asian vehicle are not that much different than domestic vehicles. Just like any other vehicle...
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How to save, organize your diagnostics data for future repairs
We live in the information age. We have smart phones, smart homes and smart cars. Some new cars have just as many and sometimes more lines of code than a modern jet fighter! Diagnostics have become...
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Auto Profit Masters founders evolve repair shop industry with artificial...
Cloud-based shop management system “Shop4D” intelligently runs shops The aftermarket automotive industry is no stranger to change, as technicians must adapt constantly to new components and technology...
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IRWIN releases fast-release locking pliers
IRWIN®, a leading manufacturer of innovative hand tools and power tools accessories for more than a century, is excited to announce the launch of its VISE-GRIP® Next-Gen Fast Release™ Locking Pliers....
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It’s time to help our customers prepare for the cold
Just as the heat of summer brings us unique service opportunities, so does the approach of Old Man Winter – especially if you live in the Snow Belt! Even if you live in a part of the country where the...
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The science of Mass Airflow (MAF)
We are all living at the bottom of an ocean; an ocean made of air instead of salt water. The earth has a vast ocean of nitrogen and oxygen encompassing it. This ocean of air is being pulled toward the...
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Tire service with a twist
Undercar service, diagnostics and repair have become more complex with advancements in vehicle weight reduction. Technicians will need to be aware of industry standard equipment and best-practices in...
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Engine mechanical testing using an in-cylinder pressure transducer
In "Engine mechanical testing: Good, better and best," June 2018, I shared two fundamental engine mechanical tests performed with a scope: cranking relative compression and cranking intake vacuum. So...
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The importance of checking engine mechanical conditions during drivability...
This diagnosis begins like many others have in the past. The local guy from the used car lot drags in a "great deal" he picked up at the auction. You know the vehicles — clean, southern, low mileage,...
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Bluetec - A revolution in diesel NOx emissions technology
The story begins in the early 2000s, when the government laid down the law on a new generation of emissions standards, requiring manufacturers to make drastic improvements in fuel economy and...
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Registration is now open for MACS 2019 Training Event and Trade Show
A/Ccess is the theme of the MACS 2019 Training Event and Trade Show to be held February 21-23, 2019 at the Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim, CA.Attendees will gain A/Ccess to the mobile A/C and engine cooling...
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Congratulations to our August winner!
Tennessee technician will receive custom collectible from Federated Auto Parts Congratulations to Bruce Oliver of Chapel Hill, Tennessee! He is our August “ASE Question of the Month” prize...
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Ranger Design’s new Max Step now available
Ranger Design has launched its newest product: The Max Step! This is a van step that is attached to the frame of the vehicle in the back, in order to give tradesmen easy access to the cargo space or...
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Simplify Your EVAP Troubleshooting
In our latest webinar, G. Truglia and I share tips on making EVAP leak testing a snap! Have you ever considered just how small a leak the 0.020” test represents? And to easily and quickly locate the...
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K Tool International brake fluid tester packs a punch
The new Brake Fluid Tester (part no. KTI70120) from K Tool International is providing the reliable information that technicians need when working on various types of vehicles.Not only does this tool...
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Monster’s 41” toolbox keeps tools on lockdown
The Monster 41" tool boxes (part no. MST412508CHBKGN / MST412511RCBKGN-150) give the extreme professional tool storage that is craved by all technicians.These roller cabinets have essential features...
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U.S. EPA highlights today’s refrigerant regulations
Recently the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) contacted the Automotive Service Association (ASA) regarding the importance of vehicle repairers staying informed about federal regulations...
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Staying current, getting the training you know you need is no longer an option
Being informed is a necessity in today's industry “I believe the auto industry will change more in the next 5 to 10 years than it has in the last 50.” – Mary Barra, Chairman and CEO of General MotorsI...
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Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems require better education, understanding
Technology is being deployed rapidly in today’s vehicles; capabilities such as sonar and radar have been prevalent for years, but with the introduction of forward-facing cameras and the fusion of...
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