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The Human Connection

The human connection beats self-checkout when it comes to understanding.

Sales associate at auto parts store helping customer
When Your Digital is Dead: Reading Calipers and Micrometers

Need a refresher? Here’s a crash course.

Caliper
Technician Shortage? Not For Everyone

For top shop owners, there’s no technician shortage because they operate places people want to work.

Acknowledging Aftermarket (Artificial) Intelligence 

Afraid that AI will cause a disaster when it arrives? Well, it’s been in our industry and you’ve been using it for decades.

ADAS Calibration – Myths and Operation

Many don’t understand what happens during an ADAS calibration. Here’s what really goes on.

Building A Winning Strategy

If you get one percent better each day for one year, you’ll end up 37 times better by the time you are done.

Electrical Circuit Diagnostics

Your diagnostic approach needs to be well thought out, and it starts with your equipment.

What to do When Your Scan Tool Doesn’t Work

Getting an error message on your scan tool? Here are some tips to help you out.

tablet with error message
Compressor Oil for R1234yf

Working on R-1234yf systems is not that different from the R-134a variety.

Ignition Coil Output

To see inductance inside the primary windings, use an amp probe placed around the positive wire for the ignition coil.

The Best Part About Electric Vehicles

I have figured out, hands down, the best part about electric vehicles.

electric car in tunnel
Inside the Scan Tool

A look at the internal and external components that affect performance and durability.

data chip