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Top Five Revenue Generating Opportunities Supplement - December 2017

Top Five Revenue Generating Opportunities Supplement - December 2017

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Top Five Revenue Generating Opportunities Supplement - December 2017

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Electrical System Tools & Equipment

400 Amp DC/AC Auto-Ranging Clamp Meter

Electronic Specialties, Inc.

Jan. 1, 2018

A timeline and evolution of TPMS.

Diagnostics and Drivability

Professional TPMS service boosts the bottom line

Vesna Brajkovic

Dec. 15, 2017

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Handling hybrids for higher revenue

Stefanie Von Rueden

Dec. 4, 2017

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Battery and Electrical

Elevate earnings with electrical work

Stefanie Von Rueden

Dec. 4, 2017

Drew Technologies J2534 Reflashing With Car Daq 2

Diagnostics and Drivability

Revenue opportunities with reflashing and reprogramming

Erica Schueller

Dec. 4, 2017

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Nov. 8, 2017

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Sept. 28, 2017

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Placard Jeep Action

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July 24, 2017

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JohnDow Industries, Inc.

July 7, 2017

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Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

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ATEQ TPMS Tools, LC

June 16, 2017

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Battery and Electrical

Diagnosing and repairing catastrophic electrical issues

May 13, 2017

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Associated Equipment

May 5, 2017

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Diagnostic Test Equipment

Controlled Charger, No. MCC-070

Midtronics, Inc.

May 1, 2017

Eric Shultz, engineering manager, MAHLE Service Solutions

Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

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March 23, 2017

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Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

MaxiTPMS Tool, No. TS408

March 22, 2017

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Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

MAXTPMS Activation/Program Tool, No. MDMAXTPMS

Feb. 15, 2017

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Feb. 13, 2017

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Feb. 8, 2017

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Chassis / Suspension / Steering

TPMS Display Gauge

Doran Manufacturing

Feb. 8, 2017

Steelman TPMS Kit 99466 57db08111e810

Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

TPMS Tool Kit, No. 99466

JS Products, Inc. (Steelman)

Jan. 6, 2017

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LeakGuard OneShot A/C supplement

Oct. 24, 2016

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Oct. 10, 2016

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Sept. 15, 2016

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Aug. 25, 2016

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Aug. 25, 2016

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Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

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Aug. 11, 2016

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July 13, 2016

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Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

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DG Technologies

June 21, 2016

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Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

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June 10, 2016

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May 19, 2016

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Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

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Mastercool Inc.

April 25, 2016

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Repair Information Sources

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April 18, 2016

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April 6, 2016

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Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

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Feb. 27, 2016

Eric Shultz, engineering manager, MAHLE Service Solutions

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Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

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Oct. 28, 2015

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Launch Tech USA

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Using the OBD II interface connector for ECU reset with the ATEQ VT56 TPMS Tool, technicians are able to relearn the TPMS sensors for this vehicle. For information on the ATEQ VT56, visit www.VehicleServicePros.com/11374224

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