Identifix Named One of TechShop Magazine’s ‘Top 5 Tools’ for 2010
Identifix, one of the nation’s premier sources of online and hotline vehicle diagnostic, maintenance and repair information, announced recently that the company is a winner of TechShop Magazine’s 2010 Top 5 Tools Award. Only 21 manufacturers were awarded this year’s honor.
Top 5 Tools: Theo Kazadzis, Theo’s Automotive
Theo Kazadzis Theo’s Automotive Peachtree City, GA www.theosautomotive.com My Top 5 Favorite Automotive Tools: Hunter HawkEye Wheel Alignment System Matco Interceptor Scanner (Pegisys) GM TECH2 Scanner Bosch VCI Master Tech Wireless Scanner OTC LeakMaster EVAP Tester & Smoke Machine We are also using the following
Top 5 Tools: Will Williams, L & L Car and Truck
Will Williams, “Do It All” L & L Car and Truck Wilmington, DE My Top 5 Favorite Automotive Tools: OTC Strap Wrench — Fits all filter sizes. Snap-on 3/8” Ratchet — Its balance and grip are perfect. Stanley Wood Handle Straight Slot Screwdriver — Does everything from sync carbs to chisel. Bonney Socket Set
Top 5 Tools: Russell Lacy, Six Star Automotive
Russell Lacy, Technician Six Star Automotive Sandpoint, ID www.sixstarautomotive.net My Top 5 Favorite Automotive Tools: Snap-on Solus Pro & Vantage Pro — For an independent shop servicing all makes and models, there isn’t anything better. Power Probe 3 — Very quick and convenient. Snap-on MG325 3/8” Impact — Small but powerful. I rarely
Top 5 Tools: Mickey Speight, Lebanon Transmissions Inc.
Mickey Speight, Co-owner and President Lebanon Transmissions Inc. Lebanon, TN Along with co-owner/wife Shaun Speight, who Mickey says “is a very important part of our team,” and his crew, Mickey chose the following Top 5 Tools: Snap-on SOLUS Pro Scanner — It is very important in diagnosing before any repairs are done. SuperFlow’s
21 Tool and Equipment Manufacturers Earn TechShop Magazine’s 2010 Top 5 Tools Award
Each month, TechShop readers tell us the top 5 tools they use in their shop and on the job. Award winners are determined based on the number of times a company or product is mentioned by shop owners and technicians in the previous six issues of TechShop in the Top 5 Favorite Tools section.
Top 5 Tools: Chris Chatoney, Avery Weigh-Tronix
Chris Chatoney, technician Avery Weigh-Tronix Pomona, CA AldenWrench Open-End Ratchets — Good for tight spots. GearWrench Wrenches — Good ratchet action. Snap-on 3/8” Ratchet — Good, smooth rotation. Craftsman Allen Wrenches — Good, hardened steel. Kobalt 4-lb. Drilling Hammer — Solid, yet light-weight and tough enough to pack a punch.
Top 5 Tools: Scott Palm, Palm’s Town Pump
Scott Palm, owner/repair technician ASE MasterTech, L1 Palm’s Town Pump Hoyt Lakes, MN www.palmstownpump.com My top 5 tools are evolving as the repair industry changes, and a few may change from month to month, but there will always be one or two that seem more like an extension of the hand. Our business is a
Top 5 Tools: October 2010
Pete Ross, owner Pete’s Car Care Rochester, IL Snap-on SOLUS Pro iATN Snap-on 1/2” Cordless Impact Power Probe II Snap-on CTS561 Cordless Screwdriver Richard Rawls, owner and technician Rawls’ Auto Garage Houston, TX OTC Pegisys Diagnostic Tool Mitchell 1 Wiring and Technical Information Ingersoll Rand Impacts and Ratchets Air Cools VW Engined Shop Air Compressor
Top 5 Tools: Steve Fishmen, The Outfit Auto Repair
Steve Fishmen, lead technician The Outfit Auto Repair Sacramento, CA Actron PocketScan Plus — A great tool for checking out used cars for my customers. Actron AutoScanner Plus — Very fast with a great database for fast diagnostics. Actron Fuel Pressure Tester Kit — Easy hook-up and easy to use. Has cut down my time.