Indie Garage Articles

Continental adds Spanish language REDI-Sensor TPMS website

Continental has launched a Spanish language version of its popular REDI-Sensor tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) website. The site, which can be found at redi-sensor.com/es, was developed to support the growing number of Spanish-speaking technicians in the...

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Pro-Cut introduces X1 HD On-Truck Brake Lathe

The new Pro-Cut X1 HD On-Truck Brake Lathe is designed for shops performing heavy-duty brake service, including resurfacing brake rotors on trucks and buses. The Pro-Cut X1 saves time, increases profitability and reduces downtime, getting heavy-duty vehicles back on...

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The end of EV incentives and beyond

The end of EV incentives and beyond

The end of EV incentives in Canada caught a lot of people inside and outside of the automotive industry by surprise. Outspoken automotive journalist David Booth, "Motormouth", gives his views on the chaotic end to the EV incentives in Canada, what the future may hold...

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ASE launches entry level e-learning for service professionals

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) offers an ASE Introduction to Automobile Service (IAS) e-learning program for entry-level automotive service professionals. IAS is an online training course designed to introduce entry-level automotive...

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Snap-on Diagnostic Thermal Imager+ finds the fix faster

The new Diagnostic Thermal Imager+ from Snap-on uses infrared technology to reveal heat caused by friction, electrical resistance, pressure changes and more to help professional technicians track down vehicle faults and find the fix faster, without having to hope or...

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Less snow but more tires: Alberta shop adapts to change

Less snow but more tires: Alberta shop adapts to change

Keeping an eye on the weather is only part of the secret of this Airdrie shop’s success. By Lois Tuffin The winter season begins precisely on Sept. 15 for the crew at My Garage in Airdrie, Alberta. That’s the day the shop’s client advocates (service advisors) begin...

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Goodyear sells Dunlop brand to Sumitomo

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the Dunlop brand to Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI). The sale includes trademarks and intangible assets necessary for operations of the brand business in Europe, North...

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Snap-on offers new lineup of Tuesday Topic Training

Snap-on announces Diagnostics National Trainer Jason Gabrenas will continue to host his weekly Tuesday Topic Training program in 2025. Gabrenas has a new lineup of industry training sessions on a variety of subjects that will be presented on a rotating basis....

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ASE presents “What’s New” Webinar

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “What’s New at ASE.” In this webinar, Dave Johnson, president and CEO of ASE, will share his vision for ASE and its place in a rapidly...

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