The May 2020 Issue of TechShop is Now Available
Featuring the latest in equipment, tools, supplies and insight into the industry.
A Matter of the Common Senses
Techs can benefit from the cutting edge of advancement with audio and visual equipment that expands our diagnostic approach.
Intercourse Automotive 4×4 Wins $3,000 Worth of New Repair Equipment in Digital Photo Contest
The winning photo of a frozen actuator, along with notes, was uploaded to highlight the vehicle’s problem and explain the repair recommendations.
Streamlight Renews Antron Brown Sponsorship
“So many of our customers are drag racing fans, so we have renewed our sponsorship with Antron because of our long-time commitment to the automotive market,” said Streamlight Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen.
Launch Tech Recognized for its Aftermarket Diagnostics Solutions
“Launch Tech USA stands apart by taking the customer ownership experience to a different, more personalized level,” said Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Anuj Monga.
Researching Online, But Buying ‘Local’
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) recently conducted a survey to gain insight into the purchasing decisions of automotive repair professionals. The association’s 2013 Digital Tool & Equipment Purchasing Trends report explores use of the Internet when purchasing new tools and equipment. Some TechShop readers were asked to complete this survey, and if you did,
Point of View: A Messy Toolbox Is Wasting Your Time — and Money
I wanted to take the time to discuss with you some of the new things you may have seen in this issue of TechShop and some things to come in future issues. First off, as you saw on page 23 of our April 2012 issues (or click here to see more), we are launching
Editor’s Notes: First-Quarter Tool Shows Start Year Off Strong
The 2012 automotive tool shows have already taken the TechShop team from our offices in Akron, OH, to Nashville to Las Vegas, home and then back to Vegas. Whew! And it doesn’t stop there. Next we’re heading to St. Louis, Palm Springs, Baltimore and Orlando — all to bring you the latest and greatest in
Point of View: It’s Show Time…
This is the time of the year that most of the national tool distributors hold their annual trade shows. And the TechShop team will be packing up to attend these trade shows to bring you the latest in equipment and tool innovation.
Borescopes and Videoscopes – Coming to Our Senses
As a professional technician, you have to rely on at least four, if not all five, of your senses to diagnose and repair vehicles. (For those of you who use taste to fix cars, more power to you! And cheers for admitting it!) Today we are going to talk about tools and equipment that can assist these senses. There are some really exciting and interesting tools available for the inspection and diagnosis of vehicles. Below you will find some details about these great tools and suggestions on how they can be used as well as what to look for when buying the tools.