Take 5 To Tell Us Your Top 5 Favorite Tools
When you send us your list of your five favorite tools that help you in the shop, along with a sentence or two about why you like them, we’ll send you a $25 Amazon gift card.
Humble Mechanic Reviews a VW/Audi Scanner
The Humble Mechanic reviews OBDeleven’s Volkswagen and Audi scan tool, which pairs with an Android device, and gives tons of options from pulling a code to turning off DRLs.
Using a Scan Tool and Meters To Diagnose Toyota Charging Systems
If, after replacing the alternator, a customer’s Toyota returns to your shop with the battery warning light on, contributor Gary Goms advises, “connect a scan tool to determine the charging system configuration and help analyze charging output.”
Selling Brake Fluid Flushes
Selling brake flushes is a great preventive maintenance service to offer your customers. Many customers don’t know the benefits that brake flushes can have on their vehicle’s performance. It’s up to you to educate them on the benefits this service offers.
5 Ways to Stand Out as a Technician – in a Good Way!
Learning to stand out in a positive way to our customers is a topic I’m super-passionate about. Here are a few pointers to help you and your team stand out. 1. Talk to Your Customers First and foremost, never be afraid to talk to customers. Whether it’s your customer or just a service customer in
MAHLE TechPRO Diagnostic Scan Tool
The Humble Mechanic reviews the TechPRO Diagnostic Scan Tool from MAHLE Service Solutions.
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Charles answers viewers’ questions and offers advice on oil consumption, vibration on acceleration and no-start issues.
The Humble Mechanic: Air Tools vs. Electric/Cordless Tools
We are going to look at air tools versus cordless tools. Each type has a place in the tool wars, but it’s up to you to decide what’s the best fit for you.
Air Update: Shop Air Systems: Audit Before You Acquire
Looking to replace your shop’s air system equipment? Karl Kirschenman talks about what shop owners can do with a limited amount of effort to examine their shop’s real air delivery needs.
Humble Mechanic Volkswagen Check Engine Light Diagnosis
Check out Charles’ diagnosis on his own VW Passat when the check engine light came on recently.
Maximizing Tools: Using the CSS Script for Unconventional Diagnostic Methods
In order to successfully diagnose and repair different engine designs, a shop needs access to many different pieces of diagnostic equipment. In this article, the authors show and analyze examples of using your tools’ CSS script to diagnose vehicles.
Being Well Trained Is a Commitment to Personal and Industry Growth
Training is one of a technician’s most important tools.
