Top 5 VSP.com articles of the week: EPIQ, balancing mistakes, and modern diagnostics

So ends the second week of March 2025. This week's most-viewed articles include several sections from our March issue of Professional Tool & Equipment News. No matter if you're just a fan of tools or a diagnostician interested in expanding your abilities, there's something in these articles for you.

5. Big-Time Boxes: Bob Arlotta, Snap-on

Bob Arlotta became a fan of Snap-on when he was 16 years old, and ever since he opened his own shop, he's had a Snap-on setup. Decades of work later, it's the shining star of the shop and a certified jaw-dropper for customers.

4. Show Me Your Truck: Ed and Maria Lee, Mac Tools

Like plenty of their fellow distributors, the Lees didn't foresee themselves selling tools at this point in their lives. When it became clear that it was the best path for them, they followed through with an M2 Freightliner Cabin Chassis with a 22' long box from Summit Bodyworks.

3. Common tire balancing mistakes and how to avoid them

Take it from the Coats Company -- tire balancing is an essential service for a lot of shops, so there's a critical responsibility to perform it as safely and efficiently as possible. As simple as some of the common mistakes are, the impact they can have on customer vehicles is serious.

2. Around the Wheel #2: Diagnosing Driveline Noise

The new Around the Wheel series has been such a valuable addition to VehicleServicePros, and the second episode is proof. Driveline noise can be a brutal symptom to deal with, but thankfully, Erik Screeden can make the job a little easier.

1. Mastering modern engine diagnostics: Techniques and tools

There's a reason Scott Brown always draws a crowd when he's at shows. While there are plenty of professionals with similar experience, his ability to examine, explain, and educate is one-in-a-million. Take a look through his latest Diagnostics and Driveability article to find out more about the resources available to today's diagnosticians.