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...
Ontario’s tire recycling system is facing mounting pressure, and for tire retailers, automotive repair facilities and other collection sites, the situation is becoming increasingly difficult to manage. Now a coalition of organizations including the Ontario Tire...
The latest data on used car sales for Canada in the first half of 2026 reveals a degree of welcome stability, though challenges remain for both franchise and independent used car dealers. According the DesRosiers Automotive Consultants survey of Used Car Dealer...
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...
Snap-on Total Shop Solutions (TSS) will showcase the engineering, quality and manufacturing of its award-winning equipment at Automechanika, being held Sept. 8-12 at the Messe Frankfurt exhibition grounds. Industry-leading brands like Car-O-Liner, Ecotechnics,...
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...
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...
Worldpac Supplier & Training Expo, STX 2026, is officially underway, bringing thousands of automotive aftermarket professionals together for the annual event. Indie Garage is on-site at this premier training event. More than 3,000 attendees are registered for this...
Collaboration—between automakers, the aftermarket, regulators, tool manufacturers and independent repairers—was a recurring theme at NASTF’s General Meeting at STX, held on August 19th in Washington D.C., as the organization reviewed its progress and the challenges...