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
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
Ed Anwar, Boulevard Checkered Flag Auto
Ed Anwar, owner and technician Boulevard Checkered Flag Auto Lacey, WA Snap-on MicroVAT — Quick easy starting/charging tester. Snap-on Vantage PRO — DVOM that is smart. Tech II Scan Tool — For GM, there is nothing better. NGS Tester — For Ford, there is nothing better. Sun 500E Engine Analyzer — It may no
David A. Holt, Holt’s Garage
David A. Holt Holt’s Garage Lowell, FL Augers Air Compressors Cutting Torches Welders Body Working Tools
Pablo Trivisonno, Albert’s of Miami
Pablo Trivisonno, technician Albert’s of Miami Miami, FL Sunex Tools Master Brake Caliper Set Delphi Universal Reprogrammer OTC Genisys Scan Tool AUTOBOSS Scan Tool
News: SPX Acquires Chinese Diagnostic Tool and Equipment Maker
From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports Shanghai, China — SPX Corp.’s Service Solutions business unit has completed its acquisition of AUTOBOSS Tech Inc., a Shenzhen, China-based manufacturer of diagnostic tools and equipment. “This investment further underscores our commitment to accelerate growth and expand our business in strategic markets, China in particular,” said David Wilson, president
Joseph F. Myers, Myers for Tires
Joseph F. Myers, owner Myers for Tires Gladwin, MI www.myersfortires.com In 1930, veterinarian Dr. Floyd Myers opened the doors of his first service station in downtown Gladwin, MI. He treated his animals next door and also served as mayor and Gladwin County sheriff. From the mid 1930s to 1978, Ralph Myers operated the automotive business,
Eugenio, Eugenio’s Ferrari Service
Eugenio, owner Eugenio’s Ferrari Service Glendora, CA We use the Redline Detection Smoke Pro (see photo below) primarily to check for EVAP leaks. Modern cars monitor for gas tank vapor leakage and frequently log DTC code P0442. In order to determine if it’s a leak needing repair, or simply the owner had left the gas
Eddie Alarcon, Daytona Toyota
Eddie Alarcon Daytona Toyota Daytona Beach, FL Innovative Products of America #7895 Standard Multi-Wrench — One wrench, eight sockets, no guessing. Snap-on #FX936A Locking Flex Head Ratchet — Good for when you need angles. Ingersoll Rand IR-231 Impact Wrench — Good, reliable power. GearWrench X-Beam Ratcheting Wrench — More hand contact for leverage. Wrenchware