Top 5 VSP.com articles of the week: Great Prize Giveaway, Innovation Award winners, and new tools

These are the five most clicked-on articles on VehicleServicePros.com for the first week of September 2025.
Sept. 5, 2025
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5. Cracking the code on catalyst efficiency

Erik Screeden breaks down everything you need to know about proper catalytic converter diagnostics, a subject that has only grown more and more complicated as vehicles increase in complexity and emissions standards change, in this article.

4. What’s new from Milwaukee Tool

The Milwaukee Tool PIPELINE event, held at the company's headquarters in Wisconsin, was full of new tools and equipment. The show featured new hand tools, tool accessories, power tools, and more, so be sure to catch up on some of the latest additions to the company's offerings.

3. Winners of the 2025 PTEN Innovation Awards

Each year, our panel of industry experts and master technicians evaluates dozens upon dozens of products across 28 categories. Celebrate the 2025 winners with us and see the full list of winning products in our announcement video.

2. Great Prize Giveaway is back!

That's right! It's time for our Great Prize Giveaway once again, and this year, we've got over $10,000 in various prize packages to give away to readers like you. Pick your favorite prize packs and enter to win to get in on the giveaway before it ends on October 31, 2025.

1. Wrench Tales #17: "Battling Insomnia" w/Keith Perkins

In this episode, Brandon Steckler and L1 Auto's Keith Perkins cover the perplexing case of a 2013 Ford F150 presenting with a no-crank condition that only appeared after a successful initial startup. The truck ran perfectly after its first startup, but trying to start it afterwards was a no-go. Adding to the confusion was the fact that the fault disappeared again when the driver's door was opened. Get to the bottom of this case and sharpen your diagnostic skills by checking out the full episode.

About the Author

Griffin Matis

Associate Editor | PTEN & Professional Distributor

Griffin Matis is an associate editor for the Vehicle Repair Group. A graduate of the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, Matis works with Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN), Professional Distributor, and VehicleServicePros.com. 

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