Professional Tool & Equipment News >

February 2016

February 2016

More content from February 2016

Advances in technology continue to shape the industry

Erica Schueller

March 17, 2016

In order to spot the UV dye, you must use the UV glasses and light.

Detecting a passive A/C system leak

Feb. 4, 2016

Steelman all in one light kit 55130c88631e2

Tool review: Steelman PRO All-in-One Rechargeable LED light kit

Feb. 4, 2016

Edwin Hazzard, owner Southeast Mobile Tech

Top 10 Tools: Edwin Hazzard, Southeast Mobile Tech

Feb. 4, 2016

8090B Diesel Injector Seat Cleaning Kit Product Case 1 5669fb89ecd87

Specialty Tools

Professional Diesel Injector-Seat Cleaning Kit, Nos. 8090B and 8090S

Innovative Products of America (IPA)

Feb. 4, 2016

Technicians at DeMary Truck used the Beta Tools Tool Trolley as a dedicated diagnostic cart for the shop's smoke machine.

Tool review: Beta Tools C27S Tool Trolley

Feb. 4, 2016

The autotext.me workflow image shows the customers and vehicles, pictured on the left of the screen. The boxes offer service writers a visual map of the specific vehicle's work process. The green box highlights where the vehicle is at in the process.

Tool Review: Autoflow communication solution

Feb. 4, 2016

DSC 4992 1 5670514f044be

Big-Time Boxes: Jack Reigelsperger, Snap-on

Feb. 4, 2016

Mac BRS038 D2 569f9f93ac1c4

Cordless Ratchets

3/8" Drive 12V MAX Ratchet Kit, No. BRS038-D2

Jan. 14, 2016

3041x Truck Axle Nut Socket Front 100 dpi 56686397a9dcd 56957683affb1

Tool Accessories

Truck Axle Nut Socket

Jan. 12, 2016

H2Pro 72in Top Bluebig 56956fc09c46b

Toolboxes and Tool Carts

72" H2Pro Series 10 Drawer Top Chest

Homak Manufacturing, LLC

Jan. 12, 2016

ECAT 16 front 56956a41a0a70

Training Products and Tools

2016 Emission Control Application Guide, No. ECAT16

Jan. 12, 2016

Runnur Tablet Tool Belt iPad Holster 5694082c44171

Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

Tablet Tool Belt

Runnur Mobile Tech Gear

Jan. 7, 2016

OTC Multipurpose Bearing and Pulley Puller Set No 4534 568feb288f3ce

Suspension and Steering Service Tools

Multipurpose Bearing and Pulley Puller Set, No. 4534

OTC, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions

Jan. 5, 2016

The SOLAR PRO-LOGIX 12/24V Portable Battery Charger, No. PL2410, from Clore Automotive, combines fully automatic operation and the ability to charge all lead acid battery types. The 10/6/2 amp, 12/24V charger has the ability to properly charge conventional, AGM, gel cell, spiral wound, deep cycle and marine batteries.

Battery Starting and Charging

SOLAR PRO-LOGIX 12/24V Portable Battery Charger, No. PL2410

Clore Automotive

Jan. 5, 2016

PWM 1 Bi Controller 568ac00c95da3

Repair Information Sources

Automotive PWM Bi Directional Controller Driver

Automotive Diagnostics and Publishing

Jan. 4, 2016

Why it is essential to attend industry shows

Jan. 4, 2016

Yellow jacket 37840 564f55dadc7d3

Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

Refrigerant Management Systems, Nos. 37840 and 37860

Ritchie Engineering Co.

Jan. 1, 2016

Makita 18V LXT Li Ion line 5682fbd1658e5

Cordless Wrenches

Line of 18V LXT Li-ion High Torque Impact Wrenches

Dec. 29, 2015

AutoEnginuity Giotto 14 0 568ac01905ba3

Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

Giotto Version 14.0

Dec. 29, 2015

Lista leveling base 568ac1fa867d4

Toolboxes and Tool Carts

Leveling base for Lista universal cabinets

Lista International Corp.

Dec. 23, 2015

Gb70 V3 Rgb

Genius Boost HD 2000A UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter, No. GB70

The NOCO Company

Dec. 21, 2015

Clean Energy Heating Systems WiFi Thermostat 568300cdb36da

Shop Heating and Cooling Equipment

WiFi Thermostat

Clean Energy Heating Systems

Dec. 21, 2015

PIG Bag Carrier 568302b375882

PIG Clip-&-Go Bag Carrier

New Pig Corporation

Dec. 16, 2015

The FUSE PEEKER Automotive Fuse Current Probe

Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

Tech Tip: Current ramping as a useful diagnostic technique

Dec. 16, 2015

Chicago Pneumatic CP7737 Product 5671ad3cbd146

3/8" Angle Impact Wrench, No. CP7727

Chicago Pneumatic Tools - North America

Dec. 15, 2015

Permatex Rotor Cleaning Wipes Group Image 5671ae2e022b8

Brake Cleaning Wipes

Dec. 15, 2015

MadGrip Pro Palm 5671ad963fb7b

Pro Palm glove

Dec. 14, 2015

Power Probe PPDMM 1 5671afa3d3a12

Electrical System Tools & Equipment

CAT-IV Digital Multimeter, No. PPDMM

Power Probe Group, Inc.

Dec. 14, 2015

27302 5669d6fd89e7e

Repair Information Sources

OBDII Brake Reset + Tool, No. 27302

Dec. 10, 2015

CPS FX3030 570fe197f3258

Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

FX Series Refrigerant Management Center, No. FX3030

Dec. 10, 2015

CoolantStrip 566881866eb6a

Repair Information Sources

CoolantStrip

Phoenix Systems

Dec. 9, 2015

Craftsman MACH Series Drive Ratchet 5668ac2c30df0

Mach Series 3/8" Drive Ratchet

Dec. 9, 2015

Larson Electronics 360 Wireless Remote Controlled LED Spotlight 5668ac9f3dc3d

360-degree Wireless Remote Controlled LED Spotlight, No. RCL360-LED-40W

Larson Electronics LLC

Dec. 9, 2015

GearWrench 84927N Impact Locking Extension 5668ac5f68f98

Cordless Wrenches

Locking Impact Extensions

Dec. 9, 2015

ACDelco ARM303 4A 340 5668a9f397508

Torque Wrenches

1/2” Digital Angle Torque Wrench, No. ARM303-4A-340

ACDelco/Durofix

Dec. 9, 2015

ATP Safety Slide 5668aabc3118e

Safety Slide

Advanced Technology Products (ATP)

Dec. 8, 2015

AirSept Universal PEX Crimping Tool 300dpi 4n 5668aa4da4871

Universal PEX Crimping Tool

Dec. 8, 2015

Sonic Tools S11 Toolbox 5668afcf6aef3

Toolboxes and Tool Carts

S11 Toolbox

Dec. 8, 2015

CPS Products FX134A 5668aba65cbec

Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

FX Series Refrigerant Management Center, No. FX134A

Dec. 8, 2015

UView 414565A 5669e8b1334d5

Spotgun/UV Phazer Black (Rechargeable) Kit, No. 414565A

UView Ultraviolet Systems

Dec. 8, 2015

UView 332005A 5669e820184d2

Spotgun Jr/UV Phazer Black UV Leak Detection Kit, No. 332005A

UView Ultraviolet Systems

Dec. 8, 2015

SP Air SP 1194 2 side SPlogo 5668b0bed1ea3

1" Heavy Duty Impact Wrenches, Nos. SP-1194-2, SP-1194-6 and SP-1194-8

Dec. 8, 2015

MityVac Pressure Bleed System No MV6840 566706133ec20

Brake Service and Tools

Pressure Bleed System, No. MV6840

Dec. 8, 2015

SL Series 3 lengths without sensor 5668aedee22e2

SL Fixture Line

Dec. 8, 2015

CPS Products LDA1000H CPS automotive leak detector 1 5668abee43f3e

Automotive Leak-Seeker, No. LDA1000H

Dec. 8, 2015

Magid Glove TRX545WS 5668ace5cc845

T-REX Hi-Viz Thermal Impact Gloves, No. TRX545W

Magid Glove and Safety Manufacturing Company

Dec. 7, 2015

Uniformity Express 5669e7cf80822

Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

Uniformity Express diagnostic tire changer

Dec. 7, 2015

Snap on CTPP761 570d61bf8cf5c

Cordless Sanders

14.4V Cordless MicroLithium Polish/Prep Tool, No. CTPP761

Dec. 4, 2015

Bayco SL 1522 5668aae574a8b

SL-1500 Series LED Work Lights

Dec. 3, 2015

Remington R11608 5668ada4226c6

Line of F.A.S.T. 2.0 knives

Remington Industries

Dec. 3, 2015

Schumacher SPC3 5668ae041f14c

Battery Starting and Charging

Schulink Wireless Charger, No. SPC3

Schumacher Electric Corp.

Dec. 3, 2015

Real Tool Reviews: Makita 12V Max CXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Combo Kit Video

Real Tool Reviews: Makita 12V Max CXT Li-ion Cordless Combo Kit Video

Dec. 3, 2015

John Bean balancer image 56660506c7150

Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

Digital Wheel Balancers, Nos. B300S, B500S and B500L

Nov. 24, 2015

Jenny G5A 60V 5654db647d969

Compressed Air Systems

60-Gallon Single Stage Air Compressor, No. G5A-60V

Jenny Products, Inc.

Nov. 23, 2015

CT3515 STAND HANDLE 56522d9cb1616

Rechargeable Work Light, No. CT3515

Nov. 22, 2015

revive 2 565211117f89c

Revive Turbo Cleaner and Power Restorer

Nov. 22, 2015

SAS BreatheMate halfmask OVN95 and OVR95 5654dcca6d607

Safety Equipment & Personal Gear

BreatheMate Multi-Use Respirators

SAS Safety Corp.

Nov. 19, 2015

SAS Astro Grip Glove 5654dc9e27dda

Astro-Grip Disposable Nitrile Gloves

SAS Safety Corp.

Nov. 19, 2015

Hunter Aligner Remote 5654daed23471

Aligner Console Handheld Remote

Hunter Engineering Company

Nov. 19, 2015

3200 App 1 Lr 11615587

Are you missing battery service opportunities? Don't leave your customers with a dead battery

Nov. 19, 2015

OpenbayASP Customer Quote Screenshot 564f48499a93f

Shop Management and Point of Sale

OpenbayASP

Nov. 18, 2015

Deb Group KrestoGT Orange 1Gal PumpSM 564b5a7804343

Orange Boost and Cherry Turbo Heavy Duty Hand Cleansers

Nov. 17, 2015

Airsept Hose to Hose Splice 563b8f8e1af9c

Smart Splice Hose-to-Hose Connector

Nov. 5, 2015

Bartec WTi100P ver2 5626ad7f1a2a7

Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

Wireless Tread Depth and Pressure Tester, No. WTI100P

Bartec USA, LLC

Nov. 3, 2015

Coast FL70 5644e9cd613bd

FL70 headlamp

Oct. 30, 2015

Matco mtxtreme 56324ab3cf164

MTXTREME

Oct. 28, 2015

Midtronics battery testing tips and techniques Video

Battery and Electrical

Midtronics battery testing tips and techniques Video

Oct. 23, 2015

Astro 9419 2 562f9794814cc

Memory-Flex Hose Clamp Pliers, No. 9419

Astro Pneumatic Tool Co.

Oct. 23, 2015

OTC 4294 Deluxe Kit 562f9f9e07edd

Engine Service and Repair Tools

Hydraulic Flow Kits, Nos. 4285 and 4294

OTC, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions

Oct. 23, 2015

Launch Tech CR HD PLUS 562a56ad03bae

Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

CR-HD Plus

Launch Tech USA

Oct. 20, 2015

KleinTools AllPurposePliersWithCrimper J207 8CR photo 5626ae90cab58

All-Purpose Pliers with Crimper, No. J207-8CR

Klein Tools Inc.

Oct. 15, 2015

S G 28300 5626b21778275

Electrical System Tools & Equipment

Circuit Tester with Digital Display, No. 28300

Oct. 14, 2015

DV Systems Huron B10 V2 561c21323373c

Compressed Air Systems

Huron, No. B10

Oct. 12, 2015

Jet Tools Right angle impact 56279dbc842e0

Right Angle Impact Wrench, No. R12 JAT-124

Sept. 25, 2015

Cal Van 72 AmpHound 2 Layout 56fae99b3356f

Electrical System Tools & Equipment

Amp Hound 2

Sept. 22, 2015

Steve Perlstein, sales manager, Mohawk Lifts

Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

Ask the Expert: How can a vehicle lift increase shop productivity?

Steve Perlstein

Sept. 15, 2015

JET Tools R12 JAT 660 55f03f07d3ad1

1/4" Air Screwdrivers, Nos. R12 JAT-660 and R12 JAT-661

Sept. 8, 2015

ATD 7332A 55d3a3b1d185e

Jacks, Stands, and Hoists

3-1/2 Ton Swift Lift Hydraulic Service Jack, No. ATD-7332A

ATD Tools, Inc.

Aug. 17, 2015

Hickok AutoWave demonstration Video

Battery and Electrical

Hickok AutoWave demonstration Video

Aug. 10, 2015

OTC's CrimPro 4-in-1 Angled Wire Tool, No. 5950A

Tool Review: OTC 4-in-1 Angled Wire Tool and 4-in-1 Wire Tool

Aug. 3, 2015

Robinair 16910 55c127e36c8ee

Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

Refrigerant Identifier Plus, No. 16910

Robinair, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions

July 30, 2015

BSI 117073 image 55ba812bcea93

Stay-Brite Universal A/C Dye, Nos. 117073, 117074 and 117075

Bright Solutions

July 29, 2015

Strategic Tools ASLK100 556cd4a59005b

Engine Service and Repair Tools

MegaTestMaxi, No. 100ASLK100S

Strategic Tools & Equipment Co.

May 28, 2015

Lisle 82650 5553b45f0c65e

Battery Service and Testing

Multimeter Accessory Kit, No. 82650

Lisle Corporation

May 7, 2015

Clore PP15 Charge It 5527fdcba297d

Charge It! PP15 Power Pac Power Supply and 12V Jump Starter

Clore Automotive

April 8, 2015

Snap-on Advanced Battery System Tester, No. EECS750, Video

Battery and Electrical

Snap-on Advanced Battery System Tester Video

March 31, 2015

Cornwell UPG80439 All In One Jump Pack 54ea59dc71034 54eb9b77b7ccf

Battery Starting and Charging

All-In-One Jump Pack, No. UPG80439

Cornwell Quality Tools

Feb. 23, 2015

KS1272B SMALLER 54a32a6a23d37

Battery Starting and Charging

Powermaster Series battery chargers

Dec. 17, 2014

Atec Power Bank 543eca531bc92

KwikStart line of portable jump starters

Associated Equipment

Oct. 15, 2014

Schumacher Sl1 Front R 541857b9064ef

Ultralight Lithium-Ion Jump Starter and Fuel Pack, No. SL1

Schumacher Electric Corp.

Sept. 9, 2014

3604 Boxvertical 11388588

Electrical System Tools & Equipment

Flexible DMM Test Accessory Kit, No. 3604

April 9, 2014

28200 Color Photo 11296209

Electrical System Tools & Equipment

12/24/42 Volt Circuit Tester, No. 28200

Jan. 17, 2014

LDT1000 pro leak detector kit 54c67f958d318

Bullseye Leak Detector

Automotive Test Solutions, Inc.

Sept. 24, 2013

Aesuactivate 10327423

uActivate Circuit Tester Assistant

AESwave (Automotive Electronics Services, Inc.)

Aug. 15, 2011