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Battery Chargers & Testers – Keeping the Charge Alive

Keeping a vehicle’s battery charged and ready to go is more important than ever.

Editor’s Notes: ‘The Rising Tide Lifts All Boats’

For the past year and a half, in addition to being editor of TechShop, I’ve also carried the role as editor of our student publication Tomorrow’s Tech, which is delivered to NATEF-certified automotive technical programs throughout the U.S. With this responsibility, I’m keenly aware of the industry’s need for the next generation of automotive service

Top 5 Tools: Steve Molnar, Suburban Auto Service

Identifix, Snap-on and Matco Tools are named as the makers of this top technician’s top five favorite tools.

Air Update: Buying a New Air Compressor

Routine maintenance makes a huge difference in lifecycle expectancies of our tools and equipment. But even with the best maintenance schedules, you need to replace your capital investments at some point.

Humble Mechanic: Thinking Like A Diagnostic Technician

Charles’ diagnostic processes may be very different from yours, which may be very different from the tech that works next to you. But the end goal is always the same: Fix the car right the first time, and do it as fast as possible.

Leak Detection Equipment & Tools

Get the low-down on the tools and equipment you need to help you find leaks in four main vehicle systems.

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.

Top 5 Tools: Mark Wojtak, Mayer Repair in Sturtevant, WI

Mark Wojtak, technician Mayer Repair Sturtevant, WI   Here are Mark’s Top 5 Favorite Tools:   Ingersoll Rand Hammerhead 1/2” Drive Air Ratchet – A hard-hitting air ratchet that gets into tight spots. NEXIQ Pro-Link Diagnostic Tool – This tool is very handy when diagnosing medium- and heavy-duty equipment. It works on a variety of

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.

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.

The Humble Mechanic’s Top 5 Favorite Tools

I know you guys share your favorite tools in the Top 5 Tools column, so I thought it would be fitting to kick things off by sharing with you my Top 5 Favorite shop tools. And I snuck an extra one in there, so it’s really more like six.