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Training and Resources
‘Top 10 Tools?’ As cars change, so do tools, training and information needs; sometimes the question bears repeating.
Elliot Maras
April 5, 2013
Training and Resources
Car Care Council Women’s Board continues to provide career leadership to women in the automotive aftermarket
VehicleServicePros.com Staff
April 5, 2013
Tool Reviews
Tool Review: AIRCAT 1150 Killer Torque 1/2" Impact Wrench
Craig Truglia
April 5, 2013
The Garage
Tool Q&A: Answers to A/C Service Questions
Craig Truglia
April 5, 2013
The Garage
Big-Time Boxes: Robert McGullam, Matco Tools
Craig Truglia
April 5, 2013
More content from April 2013
Underhood
Engine overheating? How to keep your cool
Craig Truglia
April 5, 2013
Tool Reviews
Tool review: MAC Tools TaskCode code reader
Erica Schueller
April 5, 2013
Tool Reviews
Tool review: Makita 12V MAX Cordless Recipro Saw
Erica Schueller
April 5, 2013
Undercar
Top 10 Tools: David Lang, Independent Vehicle Service Inc.
Elliot Maras
April 5, 2013
Jacks, Stands, and Hoists
RCD-1500 wheel dollies
Ranger Products
March 25, 2013
Lifts and Lifting Equipment
EFX60 In-ground Scissor Lift
Rotary Lift
March 21, 2013
Lifts and Lifting Equipment
John Bean EELR501A Scissor Alignment Lift
Snap-on Equipment
March 21, 2013
Suspension and Steering Service Tools
LT1800 4-pc Offset Impact Driver Set
LTI Tools by Milton
March 20, 2013
Jacks, Stands, and Hoists
ProGear Top Side Creeper No. 3-700
TraXion Engineered Products
March 20, 2013
Jacks, Stands, and Hoists
ProGear Racing Seat No. 2-700
TraXion Engineered Products
March 20, 2013
Leak Detection
Smoke Pro Total-Tech B-Model
Redline Detection LLC
March 20, 2013
Pliers
Rapid Switch Snap Ring Pliers
Redline Detection LLC
March 20, 2013
Specialty Tools
BMW ISTA diagnostic app for M-VCI scan tool
Bosch Diagnostics
March 20, 2013
Repair Information Sources
TECH2WIN Scan Tool
Bosch Diagnostics
March 20, 2013
Engine Service and Repair Tools
PXA9 Transmission Flush
Link New Tech
March 19, 2013
Lifts and Lifting Equipment
MCH413 Mobile Column Lift
Rotary Lift
March 19, 2013
Chemicals
Diesel Fuel System Treatment, No. 4740
Bar's Leaks & Rislone
March 19, 2013
Specialty Tools
Digital Compression Tester No. 5612
Innova Electronics Corp.
March 19, 2013
Shop Management and Point of Sale
RepairSolutions diagnostics
Innova Electronics Corp.
March 19, 2013
Lifts and Lifting Equipment
Two-Post Lift, No. DL9
Direct Lift
March 14, 2013
Tools
Butt Welding Clamps, No. DF-BC200
Dent Fix Equipment
March 14, 2013
Jacks, Stands, and Hoists
1,250-lb Engine Stand, No. HW93778
Hein-Werner Automotive
March 13, 2013
Lifts and Lifting Equipment
System I two-post lift
Mohawk Lifts
March 12, 2013
Repair Information Sources
ETHOS + scan tool
Snap-on Tools
March 12, 2013
Ratchets
120XP Flex Head Ratchet
GEARWRENCH
March 12, 2013
Engine Service and Repair Tools
Power Jet Aerosol A/C Flush Kit
Supercool
March 12, 2013
Toolboxes and Tool Carts
41" Deluxe Portable Workstation
Extreme Tools, Inc.
March 10, 2013
Ratchets
Extendable Flexhead Ratchet Set, No. 96753
JS Products, Inc. (Steelman)
March 7, 2013
Repair Information Sources
VT02 Visual IR Thermometer
Fluke Corporation
March 6, 2013
Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools
John Bean Alignment Audit System
Snap-on Equipment
March 6, 2013
Pliers
Vampliers
Vampire Tools International, Inc.
March 6, 2013
Inspection Tools
6V Multi-Media Inspection Camera, Nos. ARZ6055 and ARZ6058
ACDelco/Durofix
March 5, 2013
Specialty Tools
A/C Line Repair 5/16" Fittings
S.U.R.&R. Auto
March 1, 2013
Hoses and Reels
Safe-T-Reels
Reelcraft Industries
March 1, 2013
Body Shop and Repair
8000MAX Series Random Orbital Sander
Ingersoll Rand Inc.
Feb. 28, 2013
Lighting
Magnetic Mount LED Blasting Light, No. BLWP-40LED
Larson Electronics LLC
Feb. 22, 2013
Jacks, Stands, and Hoists
Heavy Duty Low-Profile Jack, No. 300T
SureWerx USA
Feb. 22, 2013
Tools
Extraction/filling syringe, Nos. 7075 and 7077
CTA Tools
Feb. 22, 2013
Leak Detection
Infrared Refrigerant Leak Detector, No. 22791
Robinair, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions
Feb. 22, 2013
Tools
Kledge-Lok Repair System
AGS Company
Feb. 21, 2013
Air Tools
3/8" Drive Compact Air Ratchet No. FAR7000
Snap-on Tools
Feb. 21, 2013
Toolboxes and Tool Carts
Diagnostic Mobile Workstation No. KRSC332PC
Snap-on Tools
Feb. 21, 2013
Air Tools
In-Line Cut-Off Tool No. 209
Astro Pneumatic Tool Co.
Feb. 20, 2013
Cordless Wrenches
20V MAX Lithium Ion Compact Impact Wrench Kit, No. DCF880L2
DeWalt
Feb. 20, 2013
Cordless Wrenches
ARI810 8V 3/8" Impact Wrench
ACDelco/Durofix
Feb. 20, 2013
Cordless Wrenches
ARI2061B Li-ion 18V 1/2" Impact Wrench
ACDelco/Durofix
Feb. 20, 2013
Cordless Wrenches
ARI2060 18V 1/2" Super-Torque Impact Wrench with Digital Clutch
ACDelco/Durofix
Feb. 20, 2013
Torque Wrenches
HQ Wheel Torque Kit
Feb. 20, 2013
Shop Equipment
Lift for Wash Bays and Corrosive Environments
Kar Lift Solutions by Omer
Feb. 15, 2013
Pliers
Pump pliers
Klein Tools Inc.
Feb. 15, 2013
Hand Tools
Kukko Universal Puller Extensions
Kukko Quality Tools Inc.
Feb. 14, 2013
Toolboxes and Tool Carts
V3D1 X-Cel Toolbox with AC400 Touchless Alignment Wheel Clamps
Snap-on Tools
Feb. 14, 2013
Battery Service and Testing
SOLAR 125 Amp Digital Fixed Load Battery Tester, No. 1860
Clore Automotive
Feb. 13, 2013
Shop Management and Point of Sale
Adapter Validation Tool (AVT)
DG Technologies
Feb. 13, 2013
Gloves
Hand-E-Glove
CAIG Laboratories Inc.
Feb. 13, 2013
Tool Accessories
Clip-N-Clamp
Clip-N-Clamp
Feb. 7, 2013
Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair
69789-H A/C machine for hybrids
Mastercool Inc.
Feb. 5, 2013
Tools
Plasma cutter, No. WK2500
Campbell Hausfeld
Feb. 5, 2013
Tool Accessories
15-pc Stubby Impact Socket Set, No. MA42015M
M7
Jan. 29, 2013
Cleaning Supplies and Equipment
Natureboost cleaner
Walter Surface Technologies
Jan. 25, 2013
Lifts and Lifting Equipment
PCL-18 portable column lift system
BendPak/Ranger
Jan. 25, 2013
Specialty Tools
Pro Master Fuel Injection Service Kit
OTC, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions
Jan. 23, 2013
Specialty Tools
128-LED Cordless Rechargeable Under Hood Light, No. ECUB128
Blue-Point/Snap-on
Jan. 16, 2013
Gloves
Material 4X Original Glove
Mechanix Wear
Jan. 11, 2013
Tools
Master Inline Flaring Set, No. 165
Cal-Van Tools
Jan. 7, 2013
Jacks, Stands, and Hoists
NOS 3 Ton High Performance Aluminum Racing Jack, No. NSJ0302
PowerStation, LLC
Jan. 7, 2013
Repair Information Sources
Pro-Link iQ and Pocket iQ diagnostic platforms
NEXIQ Technologies
Jan. 4, 2013
Air Tools
3/8" Composite Air Ratchet, No. MT2854
Matco Tools
Dec. 20, 2012
Tire and Wheel Large Equipment
Premium Monitor Display Wheel balancer, No. WBE 4430
Bosch Diagnostics
Dec. 13, 2012
Battery Starting and Charging
CHARGE IT! Smart Battery Charger/Maintainer No. 4512
Clore Automotive
Dec. 6, 2012
Jacks, Stands, and Hoists
2-ton foldable engine crane, No. HW93809
Hein-Werner Automotive
Dec. 6, 2012
Repair Information Sources
Milliamp clamp meter, No. 2231-20
Milwaukee Tool
Dec. 4, 2012
Lifts and Lifting Equipment
Major D-12 lift
Dannmar Equipment
Dec. 3, 2012
Tools
LT991 Hollow End Line Taps
LTI Tools by Milton
Dec. 3, 2012
Hand Tools
Stainless steel dual bevel striking scraper set, No. SSC100
VIM Tools, DMCO
Nov. 29, 2012
Lifts and Lifting Equipment
Twin IV Double Scissor Lift, No. 7700
MAHA USA LLC
Nov. 20, 2012
Repair Information Sources
Electronic brake service tool, No. EBS301
Autel
Nov. 8, 2012
Battery Starting and Charging
Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Test Kit
Adaptive Interconnect Electronics Inc. (AIE)
Nov. 6, 2012
Repair Information Sources
CReader Pro, No. CRP-129
Launch Tech USA
Nov. 5, 2012
Scan tools and Scan tool accessories
Genisys Touch Diagnostic System
OTC, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions
Nov. 1, 2012
Suspension and Steering Service Tools
reCore TPMS Sensor Saver System
Ken-Tool
Oct. 25, 2012
Air Tools
SP-7520 3/8" Composite Drill
SP Air
Oct. 16, 2012
Jacks, Stands, and Hoists
MaxJax
Garage Equipment Supply
Oct. 12, 2012
Training Products and Tools
Battery Replacement Procedures Guide, No. BG27
Associated Equipment
Oct. 9, 2012
Tools
Rubber In A Can
Alvin Products
Sept. 28, 2012
Pliers
Long nose pliers with cutter, No. 196NCF
Snap-on Tools
Sept. 24, 2012
Jacks, Stands, and Hoists
3-1/2 ton capacity SUV and service truck jack
Norco Industries, Inc.
Sept. 21, 2012
Ratchets
3-pc 120XP Full Polish Ratchet Set No. 81206P
GEARWRENCH
Sept. 21, 2012
Lifts and Lifting Equipment
DIAMONDLIFT
Stertil-Koni USA
Sept. 13, 2012
Tools
TwinForce High Performance Diagonal Cutter No. 73 71 180
KNIPEX Tools LP
Sept. 7, 2012
Jacks, Stands, and Hoists
Heavy Duty 3-in-1 Low Profile Z Creeper, No. ATD-81049
ATD Tools, Inc.
Sept. 7, 2012
Specialty Tools
Deluxe transmission / oil cooler line repair kit No. TR555
S.U.R.&R. Auto
Sept. 4, 2012
Specialty Tools
A/C compression block off kit No. AC80
S.U.R.&R. Auto
Sept. 4, 2012
Scan tools and Scan tool accessories
MongoosePro GM II Scan Tool
Opus IVS
Aug. 16, 2012
Borescopes, Videoscopes
Wireless Digital Inspection Scope, No. BK8000
Snap-on Tools
Aug. 7, 2012
Jacks, Stands, and Hoists
Shop Tools Jack and Vise Pads
PROTHANE
July 2, 2012
Repair Information Sources
Integrity Test Drive Engine Analyzer by John Bean
Snap-on Equipment
June 18, 2012
Jacks, Stands, and Hoists
Folding Stands & Wall Brackets
Stertil-Koni USA
June 12, 2012
Battery Service and Testing
GRX-5100 Hybrid/EV Battery Station
Midtronics, Inc.
May 17, 2012
Compressed Air Systems
Long John Series Safety Air Guns
Guardair Corporation
May 14, 2012