Turning Battery Testing Into a Smarter, More Profitable Diagnostic Process
Modern vehicles rely on complex electrical systems, making accurate battery diagnostics more critical than ever. In this discussion, Eric Screeden is joined by Matt Laga, senior strategic account manager for Autel North America, to explore how today’s Autel battery testing tools are helping technicians move beyond basic voltage checks and traditional load testing.
Laga explains how modern vehicles equipped with start-stop systems, multiplex networks, ADAS, and increasing electrification demand deeper insight into battery health. Using advanced vehicle electrical system testing, Autel’s MaxiBAS lineup provides technicians with a clearer picture of battery performance through metrics such as state of charge, state of health and internal resistance. These insights support more reliable automotive battery diagnostics, helping shops avoid misdiagnosis, unnecessary parts replacement and costly comebacks.
The conversation also highlights how integrated automotive battery registration tools simplify battery replacement and system resets, while ensuring vehicles operate correctly after service. For shops servicing modern vehicles, Autel tools also support ADAS calibration, battery voltage stability and even EV battery pack diagnostics, allowing technicians to evaluate high-voltage battery systems more effectively.
Throughout the discussion, Laga explains how shops can build a tiered battery service strategy that improves efficiency, documentation and customer confidence.
Watch the full video to learn how the right diagnostic tools can strengthen battery service accuracy, expand shop capabilities and unlock new revenue opportunities. Then visit the Autel battery service tools page for more information on the BT608, BT609 and BT508.
About the Author
Erik Screeden
Technical and Multimedia Content Director
Erik Screeden is the Technical and Multimedia Content Director for the Vehicle Service & Repair Group. Erik is an ASE Master Automobile Technician with L1, and L4 credentials, who has been in the industry for over 25 years in various capacities. During that time, Screeden was a technician. He started out at a Ford dealership and continued to several independent repair facilities as well as spent time in the specialty aftermarket at a GM-specific performance shop. After his time as a technician came to an end, Screeden transitioned into a role providing scan diagnostic and J2534 tool support. He was then able to parlay his experience as a technician and a support specialist and use that in several technical sales roles.
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