Jeff Taylor gives a detailed explanation of what technicians need to know about working with the various heat pump systems OEMs are using in today's electric and hybrid vehicles. From refrigerant routing to specific diagnostic protocols, find out how these systems work and how to service them safety and efficiently.
Brandon Steckler shares the answer to a puzzling case study that featured a 2016 Jeep Cherokee with an inconsistent cranking cadence that sounded like multiple cylinders with erratic compression. Steckler breaks down the information needed, how to retrieve it, and how to form an effective diagnosis and solution from that data.
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is discontinuing five tests and their respective recertifications at the end of this year. The tests, which include E1: Truck Equipment Installation and Repair and X1: Undercar Specialist Exhaust Systems, are among the least taken that ASE offers, and eliminating them frees up resources for new certifications.
This year's Milwaukee Tool PIPELINE event was held at the Milwaukee Tool Operations Center in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Take a look through our photo gallery from the event to catch up on some of the sights and new tools from the show.
In this webinar, AutoZone's Senior Commercial Marketing Manager Camille Christopher breaks down what the latest generation of technicians is looking for in their next workplace as well as the factors that can help retain these uniquely potent employees.
Associate Editor | PTEN & Professional Distributor
Griffin Matis is an associate editor for the Vehicle Repair Group. A graduate of the University of Missouri's School of Journalism,Matis works with Professional Tool & Equipment News(PTEN), Professional Distributor, and VehicleServicePros.com.
