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Understanding Common Ignition Systems

Understanding Common Ignition Systems

(SPONSORED CONTENT) The pros and cons of three different ignition technologies Since the advent of the automobile, parts design and technology have consistently evolved. One of the constants that all automotive combustion engines have in common, however, is the need...

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John Bean enhances user interface for improved performance

John Bean has redesigned its software user interface for its B2000P Wheel Balancer to improve functionality and boost performance. “The John Bean B2000P wheel balancer now has a software user interface that matches the look of John Bean wheel aligners, making the...

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Milwaukee Tool: Winning with Innovation

Milwaukee Tool: Winning with Innovation

(SPONSORED CONTENT) “We talked to mechanics across North America, understood their pain points, and have gone about delivering solutions that really resonate," says Craig Baxter, President of Milwaukee Tool Canada. (SPONSORED CONTENT) The environment in today’s...

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Your must-have diagnostic tools

Your must-have diagnostic tools

By Dean Law One of the biggest problems that we have today is people who are against oscilloscope technology. They think it’s overpowered, that it’s too much. But that's because people are scared of it, and I can understand that. When you're scared of something or you...

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Indentifix adds colour wiring features

Solera has launched new, intuitive colour wiring features to Identifix Direct-Hit Auto Repair Software. Direct-Hit subscribers can now view multiple wiring diagrams side-by-side and all at once, creating the ability to trace wires across multiple diagrams and identify...

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Tesla makes service information free

Tesla makes service information free

Tesla has announced to that it is making all Service Information free to subscribers.  The announcement was made to the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) which provides a platform for access to automaker service and repair information and tools....

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Keep your TPMS tools up to date

Keeping the TPMS scan tool up to date is one of the most important service steps technicians can take because many of the TPMS service issues they may encounter during a tire repair or replacement can be caused by out-of-date software. Continental, a leading innovator...

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