Successful Shops Employ a Comprehensive TPMS Solution

Whether the vehicle needs new winter tires or the tire sensor is flashing for attention, one important step in the repair process is replacing the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System). This system monitors the air pressure in a vehicle’s tires and alerts when they become too low for comfort. However, if the sensors are off,…

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AAPEX Preview

Nothing replaces seeing an automotive system in action. But the opportunity to get this kind of close-up look at new products doesn’t happen as often these days. Enter Joe’s Garage! This real-world shop setup with eight service bays, provides a platform for exhibiting brands to demo their equipment. Beyond just talking products, this area within Repair…

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Motor Repair Data On MAXISYS Tablets

Autel has partnered with MOTOR repair data services to enable technicians to access MOTOR’s extensive vehicle systems and repair information directly within Autel’s tablet diagnostic interface. With the MOTOR subscription, the MaxiSYS user can access the MOTOR information directly after the system scan. All vehicle and code-related information can be instantly reviewed, including detailed diagnostic…

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What Has Changed With PCMO and Why Should You Be Aware?

PCMO (Passenger Car Motor Oil) has been through a series of ongoing changes to address challenges with newer engine technologies, driven by regulations to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have been tasked with implementing hardware changes to meet these requirements. A few of these newer technologies include gasoline direct injection…

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Tech Tips: An Open Door Policy

Repairing the Sliding Door Electric Wiring These wires must be able to move from the closed position of the door to the open position. And, these wires must be protected to prevent tangling and damage. A flexible, plastic sheath that looks something like a link chain (see Figure 1) keeps all of the wires in order and…

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Tech Tips: On the Hot Seat

Heated seats are made for driver comfort. Here’s how to keep them working right. If you live in a cold weather climate, heated seats are one of those comfort options everyone loves. In fact, a cold leather seat is just as uncomfortable in the winter as a hot leather seat during the summer months. Fortunately,…

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Tech Tips: Generators

The generator is a key component in the electrical system of any vehicle. Its basic purpose is to provide current for the electrical accessories on the vehicle and to charge the battery. Without a generator, the vehicle could be started and run, but it would stop as soon as the battery charge was depleted. Our…

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Press Release

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., Aug. 19, 2020 — The new Snap-on® Pass Thru Assistant (PTA) expands automotive repair and collision technicians’ J2534 programming capabilities, making it easier than ever for them to keep vehicles in the shop, finish the job correctly, and increase profits and customer satisfaction. While J2534 programming can be a difficult task and not…

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Linking the Gap Between Print and Digital Direct Marketing

AutoLink is a brand new print and digital publication that is sent directly to over 40,000 business owners in the automotive repair industry across the Midwest. Our goal is to be the go-to platform that connects businesses that rely on this industry, to the consumers that rely on their products or service. In the ever…

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