Mitchell 1 Releases Mode 6 Data Update for OnDemand5.com
Mitchell 1 builds on its industry-leading database of repair information with the release of comprehensive Mode 6 data in its update of OnDemand5.com. The value of Mode 6 data lies in the ability to diagnose vehicles at a deeper level via test parameter and result information for OBD II systems.
AutoTap OBDII Streamer V1.5 Revolutionizes Fleet Management
AutoTap OBDII Streamer V1.5 dramatically simplifies access to OBDII vehicle parameters that enable fleet managers to cost effectively offer driver behavior, remote diagnostics and preventive maintenance applications.
Hybrid Engine Diagnosis & Service
The Toyota Prius and Honda Insight hybrids have been around since 2001; the Honda Accord, Ford Escape and Lexus RX 400h hybrids since 2005; the Honda Civic, Toyota Highlander, Mercury Mariner, Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra hybrids since 2006; and the Lexus GS 450h, Saturn VUE Green Line, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima hybrids since
Decoding the Past
“I’d like for you to hook it up to the code machine and see what it says to replace” – anonymous customer Sound about right? It sure does. Of course, as auto repair professionals, we know better. We know that reading the code is not diagnostics, but rather that is where diagnostics might begin. We
Foreign Affairs: Probing Around Subaru Electrical Systems
With station wagons, small multi-purpose trucks and high-powered sports models in its product mix, Subaru has become an obvious choice for multi-use purchasers. And, by building one basic platform with all of the right stuff, Subaru has been able to concentrate on quality. That brings us to the topic of this article, Subaru electrical systems.
Tech Feature: Servicing Electrical Systems Requires Knowledge of Fundamentals
Electrical principles – voltage, amperage and resistance – can be described as cars passing along a pockmarked roadway. Voltage is represented by the vehicle’s speed, amperage is the number of vehicles on the road at the same time, and resistance is the potholes in the road’s surface.
CSK ProShop and NASCAR Launch Co-Branded Program for Auto Repair Shops
CSK ProShop, the wholesale side of CSK Auto, Inc., has announced an agreement with NASCAR to offer the CSK ProShop NASCAR Performance Network, a membership program intended to help qualified independent auto repair shops compete with other nationally-branded competitors.
ALLDATA Releases New Updates
ALLDATA LLC has issued its quarterly release, adding more than 330,000 pages of factory-correct automotive service and repair information to its core product. In addition, 2,294 new Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), totaling 7,963 pages, were added. The release reflects new and updated information from U.S., Asian and European auto manufacturers.
Automotive Video Releases Training DVD in Spanish
Hispanic automotive technicians are a valuable asset to repair shops and form a rapidly growing percentage of the professional auto repair community. However, due to the language barrier, these technicians face difficult problems in obtaining the ongoing training they seek and it has become critical to provide technical training in Spanish.
Hennessy Industries Simplifies Training Process
High employee turnover has made adequate training a difficult, but critical, part of the tire service industry today. Budget and time constraints prevent many service managers from sending technicians to training sessions. Hennessy Industries can help with the new COATS OnBoard Operator Training (COBOT), accessory, a revolutionary new device that brings wheel service training directly to the service technician.