Training Program Updates
State-of-the-art automotive technology doesn’t do anybody much good if technicians can’t get the training they need to fix and maintain today’s systems. Unfortunately, in recent years there has been an industry-wide trend to axe training programs. Parts suppliers are under tremendous price pressure these days, and most are looking for ways to cut costs where
Ingersoll Rand Introduces Redesigned Air Ratchets
Building off innovative features in the originals, Ingersoll Rand introduces the redesigned 107XPA and 109XPA air ratchets. Among other improvements, the new ratchets provide increased torque and better ergonomics. The ratchets feature coil spring and ball tensioning in the ratchet head for more consistent, long-lasting head tensioning that is less susceptible to fork spreading.
Rancho Gives Retailers Backstage Pass to Brand-New Online Rancho Dealer Center
Authorized Rancho performance suspension parts retailers now can have access to a comprehensive Rancho Dealer Center – fully stocked with sales and marketing tools designed to sell Rancho products – at the enhanced www.GoRancho.com.
Posi Lock offers Grease Gun Applicator System
Posi Lock’s new Grease Gun Applicator System makes lubricating quick and easy. The kit can be installed with standard tools on most electric DC voltage grease guns in a matter of minutes.
ProgRama Inc. Introduces a New Product Line to the PC Retriever System for Vehicle Diagnostics and Programming/Coding
ProgRama Scan Tools a division of ProgRama, Inc. announces a new capability to the automotive computer-based scan tool. The PC Retriever Scan tool rivals manufacturer-designed scan tools at a fraction of the cost.
Tech Tip: GM Duramax Diesel Fuel Filter Replacement Problems
The following tip applies to all 2001-’06 General Motors trucks equipped with the 6.6L Duramax Diesel engine, RPO LB7 or LLY. There are a couple of issues with the fuel filters on these vehicles. GM has released a revised fuel filter; see TSB 04-06-04-070. The new filter is longer than the original filters used and has a plastic housing.
Audi: General Maintenance… Vital Checks on Key Vehicle Systems
article, I’ll focus on common repairs we see on at least a weekly basis. The series of cars covered in this article will be the A4 and A6 line from 1998 to 2004. These cars are all very similar in design and equipment, and most repairs are consistent between models. Be aware that many Audi
Time and a Half
One of the hot-button issues in the independent automotive service industry is how to charge for diagnostic time. Currently, the debate is framed by two basic schools of thought. The practitioners of the first school are the shop managers who regard “free diagnostic code reads” as a marketing expense needed to lure potential customers into
Snap-on Unveils New Cordless Impact Wrench
Snap-on Tools has taken the best and made it better with the latest version of its Cordless Impact Wrench (CT4850HO). The new "Mother of All Cordless Impact Wrenches" is the ideal tool for technicians seeking a comfortable, powerful and portable wrench for on-the-spot service tasks.
PROFORM Introduces SOCKET ASSIST Tool
SOCKET ASSIST can be the handiest and smallest three little items in your toolbox! We’ve all been frustrated with a bolt located in such a tight space (header bolt!) you can’t possibly get a ratchet on it. Not a problem anymore with Proform Parts SOCKET ASSIST (#67575).