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Top 5 Tools: Steve Coffell, Auto World, Hazelwood, MO
Steve Coffell, a technician at Auto World in Hazelwood, MO, says his Top 5 Favorite Tools are: OTC Genisys Touch – Quick scan, bidirectional control Snap-on VANTAGE Pro – Easy-to-use waveform views. Power Probe IV – Power and ground control PicoScope – Live wave viewer OTC – Low Amp Probe WHAT ARE YOUR TOP 5
Top 5 Tools: Daniel Sjobeck, Roseville Auto Repair
Daniel Sjobeck, tech Roseville Auto Repair Roseville, MN A good toolbox. You can have the best of everything, but it’s no use if you cannot find it. Power Probe – One of the greatest inventions EVER. Snap-on Digital Torque Wrenches Snap-on VERUS – Fully loaded with European, import and domestic applications. Access to good information.
Top 5 Tools: Kenny Younkins, Ken’s Auto Service Center
Kenny Younkins, owner Ken’s Auto Service Center Akron, OH While Ken first said his favorite tool is his fishing rod, he said in the shop he prefers these five: Snap-on 3/8” Drive Impact Wrench Mastercool Brake Flaring Kit Mitchell 1 OnDemand 5 (now ProDemand) Automotive Test Solutions Labscope Pressure Transducers Power Probe
Top 5 Tools: John Forro, AST, Automotive Service Technology in Hinckley, OH
John Forro AST, Automotive Service Technology Hinckley, OH ALLDATA Information System: I use this system daily for researching labor pricing, wiring schematics, circuit descriptions, torque specs, etc. One doesn’t need to memorize all the information needed to repair today’s vehicles, one just needs to know where to find the information when needed. Snap-on 3/8 Ratchet:
Top 5 Tools: Dan Flanagan
Dan Flanagan, apparatus technician Simsbury Fire District Simsbury, CT iATN – With 80,000 members to bounce ideas off of it makes having a one-man shop less isolated. Snap-on Vantage Pro – Helps catch hard-to-find glitches. Fluke 88 DVOM – Still the first tool I grab when I need to troubleshoot anything electrical. AutoEnginuity –
Top 5 Tools: Nick Parrino, My Garage/Advanced Transmissions
Nick Parrino, Manager, My Garage/Advanced Transmissions Wildomar, CA Snap-on SOLUS Pro with European Diagnostics It has brought in much more work, especially Mercedes. Hunter Alignment Rack It has brought in more suspension work. Snap-on Vantage Pro It lets us check out more sensors and solenoids. Robinair A/C Machine It has made servicing A/C a lot
Top 5 Tools: David Dees, Lake Marion High School and Technology Center
David Dees, Automotive Technology InstructorLake Marion High School and Technology Center Santee, SC Snap-on Tools Borescope Allows a lot of vision in small spaces. Hunter Wheel Alignment and Balance System Allows a simple demonstration to a group of students at one time. Ingersoll Rand Impact Wrench Complete and accurate torque in all environments. Snap-on Tools
Top 5 Tools: Craig Walter, Don’s Auto Ade
Hunter, Bartec and Coats products make Craig’s favorite tool list.
Top 5 Tools: Robert Stone, Tom’s Auto Service
Snap-on and Victor tools top Robert’s top tool list.
Top 5 Tools: Dan Uricoli, Dan’s Auto Repair & Tire, Margate, FL
LED flashlights and a code reader top Dan’s favorite tool list.
Top 5 Tools: Arthur Irwin, Two Guys Garage
Alignment equipment, scanners and a die grinder top Arthur’s list of favorite shop tools.