Top 5 VSP.com articles of the week: Topology 3.0, converter fails, and the electrified future
We're already three weeks into June, and July's just around the corner. Let's take a moment to see what's been catching readers' eyes over the last week.
5. How Worn Ride Control Components Affect Vehicle Handling, Safety, and System Calibration
It's easy for a vehicle owner to brush off work on their vehicle's shocks and struts under the assumption that those components only affect the driver's comfort, not the vehicle's performance. In reality, shocks and struts are essential to keeping a vehicle safe, efficient, and functional. Take it from Erik Screeden in this episode of Around the Wheel.
4. New Autel Topology Helps Techs Diagnose Hidden Module Problems
Take a look at this Motor Age Tech Tip Short where Keith Perkins covers Autel's MaxiSYS Ultra S2 and its new topology 3.0 feature. Check out the full functionality here.
3. VOTE NOW: 2025 PTEN People's Choice Awards
It's not too surprising to have the People's Choice Awards make it to the top five most-viewed articles of the week again. Not only do they give our readers a chance to make their voice heard and celebrate their favorite tools and equipment, but the awards reopen for voting every 24 hours -- make sure you're getting your votes in each day!
2. The electrified future of automotive maintenance
Scott Brown and his team started attending educational sessions on hybrid vehicles all the way back in 2004, and more than 20 years later, hybrid and electric vehicles are still changing as they continue to occupy more and more of the road. Get a little history and find out how hybrid and EV service can change your shop for the better here.
1. What's really wrong when a catalytic converter 'fails'
Working with catalytic converters can be a headache, especially if you're dealing with a vehicle owner whose only knowledge involving converters is that they get stolen often. When a converter fails, it's easy to blame the converter itself and move on. As Mike Mavrigan explains here, the root cause can actually be found upstream.
