Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Edith Hernandez, president L&A Muffler and Auto Repair Inc. Gardena, CA As promised, please find below five of our favorite tools and equipment commonly used at L&A Muffler and Auto Repair Inc. Snap-on Scan Tool OBD II, ScanCheck — This is a state-of-the-art OBD II scan tool that diagnoses all domestic, Asian and European vehicles
Brake Tools: Brake Service Tools & Equipment
Brake work is one of the cornerstones of the automotive repair business, so it’s important to make sure you have the right tools and equipment to service the brakes on today’s vehicles. Most shops that do brake work have some type of brake fluid flushing and bleeding equipment (a power bleeder, vacuum bleeder or injector
Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Ken Peavy, owner Peavy’s Garage Katy, TX www.peavys-garage.com Peavy’s Garage is a family-owned and operated shop, AAA approved since 1970. We also have Peavy’s Tire & Automotive in Houston. About five years ago, we discovered BG products and equipment, which increased our business by 30% and profits greatly. General service techs operate the equipment, which
Climate Equipment: Hey, It’s Cold in Here!
Wherever two or more shall gather… Somebody is bound to be too hot or too cold! It seems to be a fact of life, people can never agree about the temperature inside. This one says it’s too hot, while that one says it’s too cold. One thing we can all agree on is that we
Champion Introduces Portable Nitrogen Generator
The portable nitrogen unit comes complete with four 25-foot inflation hoses, six auxiliary ports, hand-held nitrogen analyzer, pre filters, 30-gallon vertical air receiver and industrial type casters. The controller is located on the top of the unit for easy readability and includes an automatic purge system that allows you to purge and inflate four tires at once.
Tech Tip: Ready-to-Install Struts Save Time and Increase Profits
It should come as no shock that preassembled, ready-to-install struts have been a huge hit lately. The pros like them because they are much easier, faster and more profitable to install than ordinary struts. They don’t need a spring compressor to disassemble and reassemble the strut and they can get the customer back on the road much faster because of the time saved by not replacing the entire strut assembly.
Mac Tools Introduces a New Family of Wheel Balancers
Mac Tools is proud to introduce a new line of wheel balancers. From cars to light trucks, ATVs, motorcycles and even semi-trucks, Mac Tools has the right wheel balancer for the job.
Brush Research’s Flex-Hone Tool Provides a Superior Surface Finish
The Flex-Hone Tool from Brush Research is a resilient, flexible honing tool with a soft cutting action. Whether your need is cross-hole deburring, surface finishing or edge blending, there is a Flex-Hone Tool designed for you.
Ready-To-Install Struts: Saving Time & Adding Profits
It should come as no shock that preassembled, ready-to-install struts have been a huge hit lately, not only with do-it-yourselfers, but even more so with professional technicians. The pros like them because they are much easier, faster and more profitable to install than ordinary struts. They don’t need a spring compressor to disassemble and reassemble
Lisle Corporation Introduces a New Air Tool Holder
Lisle’s Locking Air Tool Holder, part number 49960, holds up to five pneumatic tools in a 10" space. Comes with five slots that fit all popular quick connect fittings from Milton, Lincoln, Amflo and others. It can be mounted on a tool box, cart or wall for easy access.