Brake Job on 2000-2006 Honda Insight
The Honda Insight might be a rare bird when compared to the Civic or Accord, but they are like all vehicles in that they wear out brake pads, shoes and rotors. Servicing the brakes on the Insight does not require dealing with the high voltage hybrid system.
The Insight has a conventional brake system
Snap-on Introduces VERUS PRO Diagnostic and Information System
The new VERUS PRO from Snap-on is a top-of-the-line diagnostic and information system that combines an exclusive suite of tools to give professional service technicians the ability to bring all of the answers to the bay wirelessly, in one tool, to manage the job from start to finish, says the company.
NAPA to Honor Wounded Heroes with NASCAR Experience in Chicago
NAPA AUTO PARTS and the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund will send a few very special service men and women to the big NASCAR race in Chicago this September. This experience includes pit passes, a unique, behind-the-scenes look at NASCAR, the chance to meet Martin Truex Jr., and VIP accommodations.
Gonzo’s ToolBox: A Jack of All Trades? In This Business, it Pays to Be a Master of One
When the phone rings and it’s a shop I’ve never heard of with a technical question for me, it doesn’t take me long to determine what kind of repair shop they really are. Listening to how they explain the problem or how they tested for the problem gives me enough clues about their abilities.
Thexton’s Quick Response Codes Link to Tool Videos
Access automotive tool information and tool videos with Thexton’s QR code.
Don’t Confuse Tool & Equipment Collectors With Tool & Equipment Hoarders
I recently watched one of those reality shows about hoarding, and, quite frankly, I wasn’t surprised at all. I’ve seen this same thing in customers’ cars, trucks and vans. There’s junk, trash and just about anything you could think of piled up inside the car and/or in the truck bed. It’s always a disorganized mess with no rhyme or reason where things are placed. Can you work like that?
Mazda3i Vehicle Maintenance Checks
For this article, we’ll be looking at a 2006 Mazda3i. We won’t spend much time on performing routine maintenance services, as we should all be familiar with the nuts and bolts of the job. The most important thing to ask yourself is, why are you doing this service? Sure it’s important to get fresh fluids and
OTC Now Offering Local Hands-on J2534 Reprogramming and Coding Training Forums
Reflash, Reprogram, Coding, Revenue
Be Prepared for Failing Wheel Sensors
Over the past couple of months, it has come to my attention that auto repair professionals are seeing a rise in the failure rate of the wheel sensors that supply the signal to Tire Pressure Management Systems (TPMS). Most of these failures are due to dead batteries, as each of the four sensors has a non-replaceable battery built into them.
Free OTC Mode 6 Diagnostics and Coding Webcast
OTC is offering a free webcast from 6 to 7 p.m. CST on Thursday, June 7, covering Mode 6 diagnostics and coding.