We're halfway through the year already, and as we all know, the automotive industry never stops advancing and changing. Here's what caught the most attention on VehicleServicePros.com for the month of May 2025.
5. Quiz: What kind of distributor are you?
Tool distributors come in all shapes, sizes, and philosophies. Some join up as former automotive technicians, some pursue their passion for specialty tools, and some start driving a truck to serve their community. If you're curious about what kind of distributor you may be, take a crack at it yourself and see where you end up!
4. Wrench Tales #15 "To ‘Dodge’ a Bullet" w/ Keith Perkins
In this episode of Wrench Tales, Keith Perkins explains how he got the root cause of a vehicle's issues through the use of a cleverly observant approach -- get the full explanation by checking out the episode in its entirety.
3. Tool Review: How the MAHLE ArcticPro ACX2280 Simplifies 1234YF Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
In this video review, Motor Age's technical and multimedia content director, Erik Screeden, takes a closer look at some of the features and functions of MAHLE's ArticPro ACX2280 1234YF refrigerant handling system.
2. Finding your diagnostic process
It's not everyday that we get the opportunity to learn from a master of their craft, which is exactly why it's important to really take in what they have to share. Take a few minutes to really soak in the wisdom from the masterful Scott Brown in this article about sharpening your diagnostic process in the shop.
1. Wrench Tales #16: "A 'Shift' In Approach" with Tony Mossuto
This month's most clicked-on piece of content once again stars Brandon Steckler and his Wrench Tales series. In this episode, he speaks with longtime friend and fellow diagnostician Tony Mossuto about a Jeep that presented with dozens of DTCs and an indecisive gearshift.
