Bartec Announces SEMA Show Training And Booth Give Away
Bartec announces a TPMS New Product training session at this year’s SEMA Show. Bartec will hold this event on the Show’s Opening Day, Tuesday, October 31st in room N261 (North Convention Hall) beginning at 1:30 pm.
Expand Coverage With New European Vehicle Software Kit For VERUS PRO From Snap-on
The European Vehicle Software Kit for VERUS PRO from Snap-on provides everything that professional technicians need to expand the capability of their new scan tool to include the most popular 1992 through current European vehicles such as Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes, MINI, SMART, Volkswagen and Volvo.
New Snap-on Shop and Tech Catalog Offers All the Essentials for Service Technicians
Professional service technicians looking to replace or buy new shop equipment have the perfect opportunity as the new Snap-on Shop and Tech 2012 Catalog is now available. Featuring all the shop and tech essentials, the new catalog offers special pricing on the vast majority of the showcased items. Snap-on customers should act fast as promotional pricing options expire on September 30, 2012.
AVI Brings High-End Technical Training to AAPEX
The AVI Training Conference will take place alongside the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) to give attendees the opportunity to participate in two industry events at one time and one place. AVI’s Training Conference is slated for Monday, Oct. 29 and Tuesday, Oct. 30 during AAPEX 2012, set for Oct. 30 through Thursday, Nov. 1. Both events will take place at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas.
Alignment Specs: 2002-2005 Ford Explorer
The 4-door Explorer and companion Mercury Mountaineer were redesigned entirely in 2002, losing all design similarity with the Ranger. The suspension on this Explorer has more in common with a car than a truck. Beginning with the 2002 model year, Ford installed a fully independent rear suspension in the Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer (but not in the 2-door Explorer Sport). This replaced the non-independent (“live-axle”) rear suspension used in previous model year Explorers.
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.
Top 5 Tools: Doug Carter, Goodyear Auto Service
Doug Carter, Store Manager Goodyear Auto Service #2639 Union City, TN OTC’s TPMS Scan Tool (model 3833) — Because we do so many TPMS cars. Snap-on SOLUS Pro Engine Code Scanner — It is very easy to use. Myers Tools’ Torque Wrench — It makes our job secure. Ingersoll Rand 1/2” Impact Wrench — We
Equipment and Tool Institute Launches Hybrid and Battery Service Market Research Study
In an effort to assist our members in bringing new and improved equipment and tools to the marketplace, The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) has launched a series of Market Research Projects. The current survey covers numerous Hybrid Vehicle and Battery Service topics. ETI is surveying automotive repair facilities in an effort to find
Alignment Specs: 2010-2012 Buick LaCrosse
The second-generation Buick LaCrosse is built upon the mid-size Epsilon II platform. The Epsilon II platform will be the bread-and-butter of GM’s mid-size product strategy with revamped Malibu, Impala and Cadillac XTS models being launched soon. The chassis of the LaCrosse sets the bar high in terms of alignment service.
The Equipment and Tool Institute Launches an Important A/C Market Research Study
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