The whole VehicleServicePros team is back to work as usual after a few weeks of non-stop trade shows. As we all know, this industry doesn't slow down, so let's take a look at what's been at the top of the charts this past week.
5. 2025 Matco Tools Expo highlights hands-on training
The show may be over, but attendees will likely be thinking about the 2025 Matco Tools Expo for the rest of the year. Expanded classes on diagnostic tools, presentations from manufacturers, and a whole lot of hands-on experience were some of this year's highlights.
4. Top 10 products of April 2025
Pliers, tires, and tool storage made up some of the most clicked-on products from our Product Guide for this past month. Browse the full list to see why these 10 tools stood out from the rest.
3. Making sense of the WRAF sensor's operation
As Motor Age's Brandon Steckler explains in his introduction in this article, retaining every high-level discussion and lesson for months or years is just about impossible for most technicians. Dealing with the wide-range air/fuel ratio sensor is one of those lessons that likely came too early for most technicians to fully grasp, and it's all too easy to let that knowledge get a little rusty over time. Take a straightforward refresher by checking out Steckler's full article.
2. Quiz: What kind of distributor are you?
Every distributor is different, no matter what flag they're under or where they're located. We broke down the typical distributor profiles and built them into a quiz that may give you a better idea of what your customers see when you roll up.
1. Wrench Tales #15 ”To ‘Dodge’ a Bullet” w/ Keith Perkins
Two of the best trainers in the entire industry, Brandon Steckler and Keith Perkins, sat down to talk about diagnostic and driveability for the 15th episode of Wrench Tales. They discuss their process when dealing with a vehicle with multiple DTCs and MILs showing up, including the infamous P0420. Watch the full episode to find out how they turn a nightmare diagnosis into a quick turnaround.
