Top 5 Tools: Roberto Bernardo Jr., Malabon Diesel
Roberto Bernardo Jr., president and general manager Malabon Diesel Manila, Philippines http://malabon-diesel.com/ Bosch KTS570 — Allows us to diagnose multi-vehicle brands. Very good technical support and vehicle information database, especially for European and Japanese vehicles. Solid product. Bosch Diesel Set 3 — This lets us test the common rail pump and pressure rail sensor without
Top 5 Tools: Kwang Lee, Fullerton’s Inc. Goodyear
Kwang Lee, technician Fullerton’s Inc. Goodyear Roswell, GA Power Probe III — This is a great tool for troubleshooting electrical problems with the ability to see the voltage, +power or -ground. Snap-on Tools 1/4 Air Ratchet (FAR25) — Compact and lightweight; delivers a great torque. This is the best 1/4 air ratchet on the market.
Top 5 Tools: James Andrews, Signature Automotive Service Inc.
James Andrews, owner Signature Automotive Service Inc. Colonial Heights, VA Power Probe III — The best electrical diagnostic tool available. MODIS Diagnostic Scanner — Quick and easy to use. Mac Tools’ 3/8 Drive Composite Impact — Lightweight and powerful. Full power reverse and three torque settings to tighten. Streamlight PT2AA — Small and very bright.
Top 5 Tools: Phil Wachter, New Market Tire & Service
Phil Wachter, owner/operator New Market Tire & Service New Market, VA All five Rotary Lifts All-Tech Alignment System (no longer available) My employees Our Snap-on Tools and Boxes My German shepherd watchdog, named Ratchet
Top 5 Tools: Doug Anderson, Kemco Tires Inc.
Doug Anderson, technician Kemco Tires Inc. Algona, IA Snap-on 3/8” Cordless Impact Snap-on 1/4” Flex Head Ratchet Snap-on 3/8” Air Impact Mastercool Infrared Thermometer Mac Tools Mentor Scan Tool
Top 5 Tools: JK Newsome, Firestone Complete Auto Care
JK Newsome Firestone Complete Auto Care 7950 Panama City, FL Power Probe III Matco 1/2” Drive Cordless Matco 1/4” Drive Cordless OTC Genisys Scanner Craftsman 3/8” Flex Head Ratchet
Top 5 Tools: Francisco Sanchez, BZ’s Tire Shop & Road Service
Francisco Sanchez BZ’s Tire Shop & Road Service Seguin, TX Mac Tools Pry Bar — Very easy to tighten down the tire rods and ball joints and remove the CV axles. Snap-on Master Ball and U-Joint Set — Very, very easy to remove and replace ball joints. Ingersoll Rand Impact Wrench — Very easy to
Top 5 Tools: Tony McCarthy,
Tony McCarthy, owner East Coast Automotive Edgewater, FL Power Probe 3 is the best tool I have for electrical diagnosis. The versatility is unmatchable. My Tech 2 is the best scan tool I have for GM cars. It can tell you everything. Wish I could afford more factory scanners. Coats ProGuard Tire Changer — Once
Top 5 Tools: Norm Peterson, Fine Tuning Auto
Norm Peterson Fine Tuning Auto, LLC Trade Lake, WI Launch Diagun Scan Tool — It covers all makes and models, especially the European lines I specialize in such as Saab and Volvo. iATN Archives and Chat Room — First stop on code or symptom retrieval, sometimes before customer even arrives at the shop (with
Top 5 Tools: Rod Brace, APS
Rod Brace, owner APS (Advanced Problems Solutions) Indianola, IA Knipex Smooth Jaw Pliers DeWalt Cordless 4-1/2” Grinder Leatherman Supertool Kershaw 1550T Spring-Assisted Knife Coast Cutlery LED Lenser Flashlight
Top 5 Tools: Keith Harlan, Lucia Motor Company
Keith Harlan Lucia Motor Company Big Sur, CA Snap-on Open End/Box Wrench Set — Remove and install bolts and nuts. Mac Tools Socket Set with Ratchets and Impact Driver — To remove bolts and nuts. HP and Compaq Laptop Computer — Find information on repairs and parts via the Internet. Fluke DVM — To test