Tony DiBiase, Pennsauken’s Finest Auto Repair and Service
Tony DiBiase, lead technician Pennsauken’s Finest Auto Repair and Service Pennsauken, NJ Mityvac Fluid Pump — “Empty” trans pan before filter R&R. SK Hand Tools 1/4” Drive Impact Swivel Kit — 4 mm to 15 mm SKIL 1/4” Drive 7.2V Rechargeable Ratchet Ingersoll Rand IRC III Reactionless 3/8” Air Ratchet Power Probe Circuit Tester —
20 Tool and Equipment Manufacturers Receive TechShop Top 5 Tools Award in October
TechShop – Equipment, Tools & Supplies magazine is pleased to announce the winners of its 2008 Top 5 Tools Award. Only 20 manufacturers were awarded this honor in 2008. First-time winners include Blue-Point (a Snap-on brand) and Ben Pearson. Since its inception, the following companies have won this recognition each year ….
Shop Owners and Technicians Offer Up Their ‘Top 5 Tools’
The readers of TechShop – Equipment, Tools & Supplies magazine were asked to submit a list of their top five favorite tools. Here is a sampling of some of the responses that were received ….
Eddie Alarcon, Daytona Toyota
Eddie Alarcon Daytona Toyota Daytona Beach, FL Innovative Products of America #7895 Standard Multi-Wrench — One wrench, eight sockets, no guessing. Snap-on #FX936A Locking Flex Head Ratchet — Good for when you need angles. Ingersoll Rand IR-231 Impact Wrench — Good, reliable power. GearWrench X-Beam Ratcheting Wrench — More hand contact for leverage. Wrenchware
News: ISN Show Draws Record Crowd
Orlando, FL — The ISN 2008 Tool Dealer Expo was held in Orlando, FL, June 27 and 28 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The event attracted 190 suppliers, and nearly 700 tool and equipment distributors. Guests spent the two days visiting with manufacturers, learning about the latest and greatest new products to hit the market,
Chris Bower, Peckerwoods Pit Stop
Chris Bower, owner/technician Peckerwoods Pit Stop Ventura, CA http://PeckerwoodsPitStop.com iATN (www.iatn.net) — I have been a sponsoring member of this website for over eight years, and have used information available there for more jobs than I can count. This is truly the best tool in my toolbox. Fluke 88 Automotive Meter — This meter is
Mike Sater, B&D Auto Service Center, Inc.
Mike Sater B&D Auto Service Center, Inc. Philadelphia, PA Snap-on Cordless 3/8” Drive Impact Wrench Power Probe III with Voltmeter Snap-on Roundhead Flex Ratchet Rotary Lift Asymmetric Lift Ingersoll Rand Composite Gun
Jeff Altman, Baja Auto Service, Inc.
Jeff Altman Baja Auto Service, Inc. Cherry Hill, NJ Snap-on 3/8” Drive Flex Head Ratchet Craftsman Laser-Etched Sockets OTC Genisys Scanner Mac Tools 3/8” Drive Gearless Ratchet Ingersoll Rand Thundergun 1/2” Drive Air Wrench
Brian K. Courtney, Allied Fleet Services of Texas
Brian K. Courtney,co-owner Allied Fleet Services of Texas Pasadena, TX There are quite a few really good tools that I’ve bought or made myself over the years, so it’s hard to narrow it down to just a top five list; my best effort follows. The Ingersoll Rand 231 C 1/2” Drive Impact Wrench has been
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