News: Remember the Mac Tools Tool Fair!
San Antonio, TX — Just steps away from The Alamo, more than 800 Mac Tools distributors and 150 vendors convened for the 2009 Mac Tools Tool Fair Jan. 15-18. This year’s tool fair featured Mac Tools’ 2009 theme of “The Pride and The Promise” and a supporting message of a five-point pledge — a pledge
Top 5 Tools: Albert King Jr., King’s Mobile Service
Albert King Jr., mechanic King’s Mobile Service Monroe, LA Actron #CP9135 OBD II Auto Scanner — It gives me a good and accurate reading while servicing the vehicle. Great Neck #BB18 Breaker Bar — I use all of GreatNeck’s ratchets, extensions, sockets and more. Chicago Power Tools #92349 12V Impact Wrench — When I go
Top 5 Tools: Levi Jaurigue, Toy Tech Auto Repair
Levi Jaurigue, owner and technician Toy Tech Auto Repair Bloomington, CA Matco 14.4V Impact Wrench — Always the right tool for the right job. Snap-on Vantage PRO/Tech Notes — Excellent compliment to Snap-on SOLUS. Snap-on/Blue Point MT130 Charging System Analyzer — Diagnoses opens and shorts in alternators without any questions. Snap-on SOLUS — Speed
Top 5 Tools: Nick Grabowski, Carwurx
Nick Grabowski Carwurx Oak Creek, WI Snap-on Ratcheting Box-End Wrenches Snap-on Needle Nose Vise Grips OTC Genisys Scan Tool Pry Bar Set Mac Tools Pen Light (UV)
Top 5 Tools: Carl Hart, A-1 Muffler & Brake
Carl Hart, technician A-1 Muffler & Brake Ft. Worth, TX Snap-on MODIS — All in one. Power Probe III — If you’ve used it, you know why I like it. Streamlight Rechargeable Flashlight Inspection Mirror with Magnet — Finds hidden leaks and picks up dropped tools. iATN — ’Nuff said.
Top 5 Tools: Stan Schwartz, The Outfit Auto Repair
Stan Schwartz The Outfit Auto Repair Sacramento, CA Actron Elite Auto Scanner Pro — Has saved me a lot of time. Actron Pocket Thermometer — Saves time. I always keep it in my pocket. Mac Long-Handle 3/8” Drive Ratchet — The first and only ratchet I use. Solar 500 Battery Charger
Top 5 Tools: Randy Chapin, Randy’s Automotive
Randy Chapin, owner Randy’s Automotive Colchester, VT Snap-on Ratchet Wrenches Mac Tools Code Reader for OBD II Mac Tools Clutch Fan Tool Snap-on Drop Light (Long Tube) Snap-on Battery Impact Wrench
Volkswagen Tech Tip: ATF Seeping from Final Drive Breather
ATF fluid may seep from the final drive breather vent on any Volkswagen model with a four-speed automatic transmission (AG4). To correct this problem, remove the final drive cover, drain the ATF and reinstall the cover. Refill the final drive with ….
Joel Steinberg, Jole’s Auto Services
Joel Steinberg, owner Jole’s Auto Services Kailua-Kona, HI Redline Detection Smoke Pro — Smoke Pro is the best smoke machine I’ve ever used. It’s easy to set up and I’ve found numerous uses. Just found an evaporate leak in a matter of minutes. Have used it for vacuum, exhaust and even oil leaks. I would
News: Bosch, ALLDATA Plan New Shop Productivity, Efficiency Solutions
Las Vegas — Robert Bosch LLC and ALLDATA announced at AAPEX that the two companies are planning new software solutions in the area of ECU diagnostics and repair/service information that will provide automotive service shops in the U.S. and Canada with a solution to increase shop efficiency and productivity. Availability is planned for 2009. The
Shane Patterson, Aspen-3
Shane Patterson Aspen-3 Gunnison, UT Mac Tools Stubby Gear Wrenches Snap-on Line Wrenches — Quality. Snap-on OBD-II Diagnostic Scanner Snap-on Transmission Flush Matco Magnetic Parts Trays
W.C. Brach, Brach’s Service
W.C. Brach Brach’s Service Winfield, IL Matco 3/8” Ratchet Matco 1/2” Universal Sockets Snap-on 1/2” Impact Tool