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Tool Reviews

Tool Review: Carbyne Tools 9-pc Super Short Hex Bit Socket Set - Metric

Dec. 13, 2024
Reviewed by Mario Rojas, shop foreman at Autobahn Performance in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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That's a wrap on 2024

Dec. 11, 2024
As we say goodbye to 2024, this issue looks back on products you’ve loved this year, and forward to some products yet to come.
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Big-Time Boxes: Carl Frey

Dec. 10, 2024
Technician Carl Frey knows that bigger storage is better when it comes to his growing business.
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Tool Reviews

Tool Review: Foxwell T2000WF TPMS Service Tool (Wi-Fi Version)

Dec. 9, 2024
Reviewed by Pete Rudloff, owner of Pete's Garage in Bear, Delaware.
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Tool Reviews

Tool Review: AIRCAT Reciprocating Air Saw, No. 6355-A

Dec. 6, 2024
Reviewed by John Baumgardt, owner, operator, and technician at Baumgardt's Auto Repair in Fillmore, Indiana.
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Tool Reviews

Tool Review: Streamlight ProTac HL 6

Dec. 4, 2024
Reviewed by Matt Fanslow, diagnostic tech/shop manager at Riverside Automotive in Red Wing, Minnesota.
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Essential tools for collision repair

Dec. 3, 2024
A comprehensive guide for technicians getting started with collision repair.
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Tool Reviews

Tool Review: Clore PRO-LOGIX 12/24V Flashing Power Supply and HD Battery Charger, No. PL6850

Dec. 2, 2024
Reviewed by Benny Grubner, technician at Mercedez-Benz of Burlington in Burlington, Massachusetts.
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Up Close: GEARWRENCH Diagnostic Tools - GWSCAN, GWSMARTBT, and GWSMART07

Nov. 27, 2024
The new GEARWRENCH diagnostic tools offer free software updates.
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Up Close: Ascot Supply 2-pc 600 ft-lb Flex Hinge Style Torque Wrench, No. 168-60012

Ascot Supply's 2-pc torque wrench is designed to be portable and prevent over-torquing,
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Up Close: STAHLWILLE Open/Box End Combination Wrench, No. 40081313

Oct. 22, 2024
STAHLWILLE's combination wrenches are available in a range of imperial and metric sizes.
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Tool Reviews

Tool Review: Work IQ Tools IQ Vise

Oct. 15, 2024
Reviewed by Eric Moore, manager at DeMary Truck in Columbus, Ohio.
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Tool Reviews

Tool Review: Coast XP40R Rechargeable Dual Power Flashlight

Oct. 14, 2024
Reviewed by Mario Rojas, shop foreman at Autobahn Performance in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
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Tool Reviews

Tool Review: Ascot Supply 3/4" Drive 600 ft-lbs Split Beam Torque Wrench, No. 168-00600

Oct. 11, 2024
Reviewed by Eric Moore, manager at DeMary Truck in Columbus, Ohio.