March 2025

Bob Arlotta's shop features a hard-to-miss wall of perfectly organized toolboxes.

Reviewed by John Baumgardt, technician and owner of Baumgardt's Auto Repair in Fillmore, Indiana.

Using OBD-II, PIDs, DTCs, and other resources to diagnose today's engines.

Reviewed by Pete Rudloff, owner of Pete's Garage in Newark, Delaware.

PTEN speaks with A.S.T. Training's John Forro about the EV Detective Kit.

The Ascot Supply Gasket Scrapers, Nos. 319-02080 and 319-02081, feature a 1" wide forged alloy steel blade with a chisel edge that efficiently removes remnants of old gaskets,...

The Composite Low Speed Tire Buffer with Quick Change Slip Chuck, No. 158-11873, from Ascot Supply, is ideal for tire patching, roughing areas for recapping, and cleaning tire...

The AutoPucks from BendPak are a new line of rubber puck adapters and jack pads designed to provide a secure connection and greater protection when picking up Corvettes, Tesla...

The Capri Tools 1/4" Drive Mini Torque Wrench Set is designed for accuracy and measures in both in-lb and Nm, making it ideal for working on delicate components and critical fasteners...

The OTC 8-pt Wheel Bearing Locknut Sockets with Tool Board, No. 9851, includes 15 8-pt sockets ranging in size from 2-3/8" up to 4-1/2" and three 6-lug tubular spanner wrenches...

The ARI-hetra Heavy-Duty Wheel Balancer, No. WS-25WB50 features a full-color 19.5" LCD monitor, an online management console, and a mechanical wheel brake pedal for accurate weight...

The 3-Ton Steel Jack Stand from OTC Tools is built with a durable, formed, and welded high-quality steel base for long-lasting stability and safety, making them a reliable choice...

The NORA150 from VIM Tools is a 12-point offset, flexible, reversing ratcheting wrench head set that can be used with any length extension to provide the ideal length handle for...

The 24V Rotary Polisher, No. FX3311, from FLEX Power Tools, cuts through a clear coat to remove defects like rock chips, orange peel, swirl marks, and other imperfections. Constant...

The Ingersoll Rand 20V Cordless Tire Buffer, No. G4911, can perform up to 45 repairs on a single 2.5Ah battery and prevents expensive repair mistakes with a dedicated two-speed...

The AeroDex FR from Magid is a patent-pending, flame-resist, and cut-resistant glove designed for comfortability. Magid combined the flexible, cut-resistant AeroDex core with ...

The X1 On-Truck Brake Lathe from Pro-Cut International features a low-range gearbox that provides 30 percent more torque than the company's standard car lathes and is powered...

The Lisle Corporation Cable Stripping Knife, No. 11410, is a 7" knife designed for slitting the outer sheath of wire loom without damaging inner wires. The sickle-hooked blade...

The 23-pc 1/2" Metric Socket Set in Small SFS, No. 302301, from Sonic Tools, features the Sonic Foam System with each tool ergonomically laid out and securely in place in a chemical...

The Streamlight MegaStream USB is a compact USB-C rechargeable flashlight. It is designed for professionals and combines 1,800 lm, 26,000 candelas, and a two-hour run-time on ...

The IQV20 DXS 1/2" Cordless Impact Wrench, No. W7153, from Ingersoll Rand, features the Drive Xchange System with fast-swap, interchangeable drives that allow users to perform...

The Matco Tools Indexing Seal Pullers, Nos. ISPB and ISPG, offer up to 14 different angles depending on the task at hand. The pullers have a 12" length with 3/16" thick hooks,...

The CTA Tools Mercedes-Benz AD-Blue Filter Wrench - 46mm, No. 7007, is designed for use with a 3/8" square drive to service the AdBlue/DEF filter housing cap on Mercedes-Benz ...

The 33mm Truck Lug Nut Installer and Remover, No. 13550, from Lisle Corporation, is a two-piece hex and twist socket set used for the installation and removal of normal, damaged...

The Snap-on Diagnostic Thermal Imager+ uses infrared technology to reveal heat caused by friction, electrical resistance, pressure changes, and more anywhere under the hood or...

The Electronic Specialties LOADpro Clear Dynamic Test Leads, No. 180CLR, features a clear housing that allows users to actually see the load and instantly load the circuit to ...

The Anti-Vibration High-Dexterity Nitrile Dipped Gloves, No. 48-73-8762, from Milwaukee Tool, offer full hand vibration reduction and impact protection without compromising the...

The Auggie, developed by AirPro Diagnostics, is a forward-facing camera (FCC) solution for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) calibrations. Auggie leverages machine...

The AIRCAT 0.75hp Angle Disc Sander with Spindle Lock, No. 6281, features a built-in male 1/4" by 24 spindle that directly connects 2" or 3" backing pads to the tool...

The PV-01 Non-Marking Pipe Vise from Arndt Enterprises allows users to work on stainless steel pipe projects without scratching or denting the pipe. It features the capability...

The ARES 35-pc Long Arm Hex and Star Key Wrench Set offers hex and star keys designed for nearly any fastener, even the ones at odd angles and in cramped spaces. With wrenches...

The HD Video Borescope, No. 4812-24/4AF, from Hazet, features a 360-degree swiveling probe and is 1m long and 3.9mm thin. The borescope is designed to get into areas otherwise...

The John Bean V4400 Commander combines advanced D2Max technology with dual towers and high-resolution cameras to deliver precise, real-world alignment results. Designed for speed...

The High-Voltage Pack Service Tool, No. xPDC-1K, from Midtronics is a flexible platform with capabilities to meet EV battery specifications. The tool is designed to provide safe...

The Teslong Thermal Imaging Camera, No. TTM260, is a compact and portable device designed for visualizing temperatures ranging from -4 to 752 degrees F. This device detects thermal...

The Leverless Tire Changer, No. R1250, from Rotary Lift, is designed to improve shop efficiency and profitability. The changer features a pneumatic frontloading wheel lift for...

The PRO-LOGIX 12/24V Flashing Power Supply and HD Battery Charger, No. PL6850, from Clore Automotive, provides high current stable power for advanced module reprogramming on late...

The WinAlign 18 2025 Vehicle Information Database Update from Hunter Engineering increases the coverage of Hunter's alignment, ADAS, and inspection equipment. The database update...

The SmartSafe Tire Tread Depth Examiner, No. TTM313, is a handheld tread depth laser detector with a measurement accuracy of up to 0.1mm. The structural design does not limit ...

The Cal-Van Tools 2 in 1 Digital Tire Gauge with Pen Light, No. 85110CV, features four units of measure tire gauge modes: psi, bar, kPA, and kg/cm2. It uses a backlit LCD screen...

The Pneumatic Brake Pin and Bushing Driver Kits from Ajax Tools are used to remove anchor pins and install bushings that anchor the brake shoe to the back plate. Ajax kits reduce...

The Steck Manufacturing Hold-a-Rotor Tool Kit, No. STC71000, is designed to hold automotive and light truck disc brake rotors in place. The kit comes with a green plug that fits...

The CTA Tools 6-pc Emergency Lug Nut Remover Set, No. 8856, uses heavy duty patented reverse tapered threads to remove damaged or stripped lug nuts and lug nuts with missing keys...

The Alligator TPMS T-10 Torque Limiting Screwdriver, No. 237005, is designed for removing and installing rubber valves on snap-in TPMS sensors and metal stems on clamp-in sensors...

The 18V MonsterLithium Cordless Hand-Held Inflator, No. CTINF9010, from Snap-on is designed for efficiency and convenience, featuring a heavy duty, high-volume motor for rapid...

The 10-pc Wheel Stud and Bolt Rethread Master Kit, No. LT992, from LTI Tools is designed to repair damaged wheel threading on a variety of vehicles. This kit features two...

The MityVac Master Cylinder Adapter Cap Kit, No. MVA6855, is designed for the latest Ford, Mazda, Honda, Nissan Infiniti, and Tesla models. The updated kit, combined with MityVac...

The Foxwell T2000WF TPMS Service Tool (Wi-Fi Version) is a TPMS diagnostic and maintenance tool that can activate/decode universal TPMS sensors, program TPMS sensors, and diagnose...

The Oni Tools Universal Leaf Spring Pin & Suspension Bushing Remover/Installer Kit, No. ONI363T, combines two essential components for optimal performance. The kit features...

The Maxx 70 and 50 Tire Changer Wheel Lift from the Coats Company can lift to a tabletop height of 29". The lift supports wheel assemblies up to 150 lbs at 150 psi and is operated...

The 19880 Medium Duty Pitman Arm Popper from Schley Tools is designed to remove large pitman arms equipped on Isuzu and other medium duty trucks with the steering gear mounted...