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CARS OnDemand final certification course for 2026

CARS OnDemand will host CFC/HCFC/HFC Certification training online in October 2026.  This will be the final session for 2026.  This Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) in conjunction with Environment Canada course, titled "Canada's...

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Free Webinar from ASE: OBDII Service Modes

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “OBDII Service Modes.”Generic scan tool modes provide valuable information that can be used for both emissions and non-emissions...

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Ford issues advisory on dealing with IDS scan tool issue

Ford has published the following instructions for technicians experiencing issues with the IDS scan tool, says the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF). Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS):According to Ford Motor Company, its Integrated Diagnostic System...

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Snap-on offers buy one, get one free software promotion

With the Snap-on buy one, get one free software promotion, customers who purchase the current 26.2 software release by Oct. 3, will receive the fall 26.4 software upgrade free of charge.  “Snap-on diagnostic tools are renowned for their exceptional performance, robust...

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Worldpac announces 2028 Supplier & Training Expo

Worldpac has officially announced the dates and location for its biennial Supplier and Training Expo (STX), to take place in 2028. The announcement was made during the opening session of STX 2026, where North America's premier wholesale distributor of automotive...

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