Technician Articles

Philips X-tremeUltinon LED Headlights

Philips X-tremeUltinon LED Headlights

(SPONSORED CONTENT) Philips Ultinon Essential LEDs are a direct replacement for halogen headlight and fog light bulbs. (SPONSORED CONTENT) A direct replacement for standard headlight bulbs, Philips X-tremeUltinon LED headlights deliver a beam that is brighter, whiter,...

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Aftermarket scan tool verification protocol will curb theft

Aftermarket scan tool verification protocol will curb theft

A new protocol for ensuring only qualified and credentialed automotive service professionals can access vehicle security systems through an aftermarket scan tool is set to launch. The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) , which plays a key role in ensuring...

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Carquest Technical Institute Delivers for You and Your Team

Carquest Technical Institute Delivers for You and Your Team

Check out the in-class and virtual traning courses! (SPONSORED CONTENT) The Carquest Technical Institute offers world-class technical training for automotive service professionals, as well as business management education for shop owners, technicians, service...

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Panasonic’s Toughbook 55 laptop newly enhanced

Panasonic Connect North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, has announced enhancements to the Toughbook 55 laptop, its award-winning semi-rugged laptop. Based on direct feedback from valued customers, the latest Toughbook 55 offers faster...

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Worklight turns on and off, handsfree

Automotive lighting solutions company Lumileds offers the Philips Xperion 6000 Under Hood LED Work Light, designed to help make auto service professionals more productive. This advanced LED work light features a motion detection switch that allows mechanics to turn...

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Why are Automotive Service Technicians Paid Less?

Why are Automotive Service Technicians Paid Less?

By Murray Voth “Many automotive trainers (including Murray) make the statement that automotive service technicians are among the lowest-paid skilled trades. Lately, after years of making improvements and with my techs earning $45-50 per hour, I thought my business was...

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Floor-levelling compensation is key to ADAS accuracy

The award-winning John Bean Tru-Point advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) tool includes a unique true-floor level compensation feature for ADAS calibrations. A new video demonstrates how important floor levelness is for accurate results. “ADAS systems rely on...

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