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Matco Tools 81 Piece Auto Master Tap & Die Set

The Matco Tools 81-Piece Auto Master Tap & Die Set (81MATDS) is a comprehensive, lifetime warranty set designed uniquely for technicians and includes automotive-specific sizes not found in traditional 75-piece sets.

Induction Innovations Customizable Inductor Kit

Induction Innovations customers can now customize their kits by choosing which attachments they want when purchasing an Inductor Series Pro-Max, Max and/or Lite.

Electricity Explained, Part 2: Using Electrical Testing Equipment

In this second part of our series, Matt Roda dives into using a digital multimeter for measuring volts, amps and ohms.

Maximizing Tools: Big Consequences of a Small Problem

When the brake pedal was pressed, the park lamps illuminated along with the stop lamp. The opposite was also true. Find out the reason for this VW’s errant behavior.

Finding Leaks: The Latest in Leak Detection Equipment

Managing Editor Eric Garbe reviews current technology in automotive leak detection, and also discusses useful leak detection procedures.

TPMS Quick Tip

Here’s a quick tip to keep in mind when working on vehicles equipped with indirect TPMS.

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Pre- and Post-Repair Scanning: Scan Tools Collision Repair

Scanning has become a necessary step to determine whether all the sophisticated electronics and safety features in today’s high-tech vehicles are functioning properly — before and after the repair.

Are You Using Your Scan Tool To Its Fullest?

Plug it in, scan for codes, it seems like the same thing over and over again. But are you getting the most out of your scan tool? Here are some tips and tricks.

Electricity Explained – Part 1: Volts, Amps & Ohms

Think you know electricity? Check out the first article in our new series, where we delve into electricity, understanding volts, amps and ohms — and how they affect each other.

Maximizing Tools: Diesel & EGR

A 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe with no codes but an intermittent loss power and throttle response caused a few problems for our contributors — as well as other shops before it reached them.