Editor’s Notes: The Love of Tools Is Shared Among Many
After the June/July issue of TechShop came out, I heard from an industry friend about my “Common Sense Tool Advice” column, which featured “fatherly advice” from my coworker Andrew Markel’s dad. Denny Mandeville, the owner and lead technician of Canyon Automotive in Sedona, AZ, and I have kept in touch over the years after meeting
Editor’s Notes: ‘No Longer Just a Reprogramming Standard’ J-2534 Discussed at Spring NASTF Meeting
“The topic of J-2534 and pass-thru programming has been the single-most dominant question that I have had to deal with at NASTF,” said Skip Potter, executive director. Because of this, the group organized a panel discussion for its Spring General Meeting in Seattle March 20. “This involves the technicians, the OEMs and the tool makers,”
Mac Tools Hosts 2014 Tool Fair in Orlando
New tools, tool storage and equipment were introduced at the 2014 Mac Tools Tool Fair, including new cordless drills and ratchets, a new low-profile jack and the Mentor Touch tablet.
2014 TechShop – Equipment, Tools & Supplies Directory and Buyer’s Guide Hits the Streets – and the Web
TechShop’s annual tool and equipment resource can be found online and in our January issue.
Congratulations to the 11 Winning Companies of the TechShop 2013 Top 5 Tools Award!
TechShop — Equipment, Tools & Supplies magazine has announced the winners of its 2013 Top 5 Tools Award. Eleven manufacturers were awarded this year’s honor.
TechShop Is Getting ‘Switched On’ and Launches Tool Connect New Equipment & Tools E-Newsletter
Motivational speaker Chip Eichelberger’s enthusiastic presentation had the whole company motivated to look at the direction our lives are going, and figure out how to make ourselves more valuable — to our families, our careers, our customers and ourselves.
Mac Tools And Kalitta Motorsports Partner To Make ‘Top Fuel Tested And Approved’ Tools for Technicians
Mac Tools has partnered with the Kalitta Motorsports’ NHRA teams to implement its new Top Fuel Tested and Approved program.
Collaboration Is The Key To Improving Aftermarket/OEM Partnerships
The TechShop team recently attended the Equipment & Tool Institute’s ToolTech. The annual event brings representatives from across the aftermarket industry together with the OEMs to share their insights and concerns about the future of the aftermarket.
Researching Online, But Buying ‘Local’
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) recently conducted a survey to gain insight into the purchasing decisions of automotive repair professionals. The association’s 2013 Digital Tool & Equipment Purchasing Trends report explores use of the Internet when purchasing new tools and equipment. Some TechShop readers were asked to complete this survey, and if you did,
Editor’s Notes: Smartphone As A Tool? App-solutely!
Readers submit the smartphone apps they use in the bays and behind the counter.
Editor’s Notes: There’s An App For That
Are you using your smartphone as a tool at the shop? The applications that have been developed specifically for the automotive repair industry are incredible. Not only can you take photos of repairs to help explain a diagnosis to a customer, you can also view live engine data, retrieve fault codes and clear check engine lights.
Editor’s Notes: Desperately Seeking Organization
TechShop magazine and Mechanic’s Time Savers (MTS) announce the winner of the magazine’s first Get Organized! (Messiest Toolbox) Contest. Enoc Rios, head technician at International Motor Group in Union, NJ, was nominated by his co-worker Richard Tobias.