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2025 Scan Tool Spec Guide

Diagnostics and Drivability

2025 Scan Tool Spec Guide

June 17, 2025

A comparative list of functions and features for a large selection of aftermarket scan tools.

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New Tool Tuesday: June 9–13

June 17, 2025

Wiring diagnostic and repair cart

Small improvements that make a big difference

June 16, 2025

Toolbox Topics Associated Equipment

Toolbox Topics: Misconceptions about battery service tools | An interview with Associated Equipment

June 13, 2025

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Up Close: CanDo HD Code III

June 13, 2025

Industry News

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GPC's Randy Breaux reveals the NAPA way

June 18, 2025

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SP Tools of Mississippi acquires SP Tools of Alabama

June 16, 2025

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NAPA's Jamie Walton talks history, and opportunity

June 13, 2025

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AVTECC announces partnership with C-BEN

June 12, 2025

Pro-Cut

Pro-Cut brake lathes receive approval for BMW cross-drilled rotor resurfacing

June 10, 2025

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Mastering Diagnostics #25 - Customized PID List for Analytical Success

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Mastering Diagnostics #25 - Customized PID List for Analytical Success

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June 18, 2025

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Top Tips: Servicing Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) Batteries

June 16, 2025

Align First, Calibrate Next: The Modern Alignment & ADAS Process

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Align First, Calibrate Next: The Modern Alignment & ADAS Process

June 12, 2025

How Worn Ride Control Components Affect Vehicle Handling, Safety and System Calibration

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How Worn Ride Control Components Affect Vehicle Handling, Safety and System Calibration

June 5, 2025

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Top Tips: Offering Comprehensive Brake Service

June 2, 2025

Service Repair

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Top 5 VSP.com articles of the week: Topology 3.0, converter fails, and the electrified future

June 15, 2025

The Trainer #161: Performance Evaluation-Part #2 (Solenoids)

The Trainer #161: Performance Evaluation-Part #2 (Solenoids)

Brandon Steckler

June 12, 2025

STAR connectors like this one are common on many vehicles as they serve as the hub for bus configurations like the one in this vehicle. From a diagnostic stand-point, they serve as a great place to eliminate circuits, one at a time, all in the same location. Much can be determined from the implementing this process in your diagnostic approach of many network faults.

Solved: Jeep Cherokee won't communicate

Brandon Steckler

June 11, 2025

Tech Tips #1: Asking 'WHY' to Locate the Root Cause of a Fault

Tech Tips Shorts #1: Asking 'WHY' to Locate the Root Cause of a Fault

Brandon Steckler

June 11, 2025

Shop Operations

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Editorial: Promoting your pet-friendly shop

June 5, 2025

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June 1, 2025

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Editorial: The basics remain relevant for all in automotive repair

April 16, 2025

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Raise lift productivity through efficiency

March 8, 2025

Distribution

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Sales Tip: Take the next step with warranties

June 18, 2025

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Top Show Me Your Truck articles of 2025 so far

June 17, 2025

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Today: Auto Care Association and MEMA to host exclusive aftermarket forecast webinar

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June 12, 2025

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Adam Tolowitzki named VP of strategy at Advantage Parts Solutions

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June 12, 2025

Training and Resources

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5 questions to ask if you're planning to move your business

June 12, 2025

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Remote Diagnostics & Calibration: What Every Shop Needs to Know to Stay Competitive

July 16, 2025

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AI in the shop: How smarter diagnostics are redefining auto repair one year later

June 5, 2025

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Diagnostics and Drivability

The electrified future of automotive maintenance

June 5, 2025

Diagnostics and Drivability

The cylinder head was removed, and the valve train was inspected. Cylinder No. 3 exhaust valve had excessive stem-to-guide clearance. This allowed the No. 3 exhaust valve to rock along the seat and created an intermittent sealing issue. The cylinder head requires reconditioning and/or replacement. These cylinder heads are a known issue so replacement is prudent.

Solved: A Jeep Cylinder Misfire

Brandon Steckler

May 29, 2025

Figure 1- All communication faults should begin with a vehicle-wide all-DTC scan. Often, scan results like this offer the common node(s) in which the non-faulted nodes are complaining about.

Detecting a Jeep Grand Cherokee's Communication Faults

Brandon Steckler

May 21, 2025

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Diagnostics and Drivability

Finding your diagnostic process

May 14, 2025

Fuel pressure was tested, and although specification was reached,a fuel volume test was conducted as well. After 10 seconds of elapsed time, the expected 500ml of fuel was not achieved. The system was only capable of supplying 350 ml.

Solved: Cold Mazda 3 runs rough

Brandon Steckler

April 15, 2025

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June 5, 2025

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Podcast: Building a better, smarter parts catalog

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Jan. 30, 2025