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October 2016

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MONTI Die Blaster 57f688f84b25e

Die Blaster

MontiPower Americas Inc.

Oct. 2, 2018

Pico Technology NVH 3 564f54d1a382c

Inspection Tools

NVH Diagnostics Kit

Pico Technology

March 28, 2018

Snap on EECS550 570d628c33f46

Battery Service and Testing

Wireless Battery System Tester, No. EECS550

March 8, 2017

Noregon Systems 263025 NS JPRO Professional Diagnostic Toolbox NoCallOuts 42016 57ec5158cf24c

Tool Review: Noregon Systems JPRO Professional

Nov. 2, 2016

The BG Air Intake System Cleaning Tool (No. 9209), an attachment used on the BG VIA apparatus, finely atomizes BG GDI Intake Valve Cleaner for the safe, effective cleanup.

Recognizing and addressing GDI issues

Oct. 14, 2016

More content from October 2016

Cal Van 72 AmpHound 2 Layout 56fae99b3356f

Tool Review: Cal Van Tools Amp Hound 2

Oct. 14, 2016

Diagnostics and Drivability

A recall isn’t just a parts replacement anymore

Erica Schueller

Oct. 14, 2016

asTech remote diagnostic device 57ee66892e91b

Repair Information Sources

Remote diagnostic device

Oct. 14, 2016

Traxion 2 710x 1 55786f025b635

Tool Review: TraXion BigFoot ProGear Roll Seat

Vesna Brajkovic

Oct. 14, 2016

KNIPEX 2871280 open 57daf5ffd4b73

Extra Long Needle Nose Pliers, Nos. 28 71 280 and 28 81 280

KNIPEX Tools LP

Oct. 14, 2016

EZ Red XLUHLS 57bcc0611a1e0

Hood Hawk Under Hood Clamp Light System, No. XLUHLS

Oct. 14, 2016

Marc Mellgren's top-and-bottom Mac Macsimizer measures 13’ long by 69” high by 27” deep.

Big-Time Boxes: Marc Mellgren, Mac Tools

Oct. 14, 2016

Ullman RT 750 57ffa418be7d6

360-degree Rotating Magnetic Rechargeable Work Light, No. RT-750LT

Ullman Devices Corp.

Oct. 7, 2016

shu22947 x8 x9 x0h 57f2b754ea207

Cleaning Supplies and Equipment

One Bucket System

Shurhold Industries

Oct. 3, 2016

Noregon Trip Vision 59073de1082a3

Shop Management and Point of Sale

TripVision

Noregon Systems, Inc.

Oct. 3, 2016

Liqui Moly Geartronic 57fb9b85cb787

Engine Service and Repair Tools

Gear Tronic transmission fluid exchange device

Oct. 3, 2016

Bear Jaws 157SM 57fb9c57ba828

Specialty Tools

Bear Jaws line of multi-tools

Bear & Son Cutlery

Oct. 3, 2016

AME Wedgie 57fb9c77a829f

Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

The Wedgie tire bead wedge

AME International

Oct. 3, 2016

ReStore Kit from Madison Chemical 57fb9b8db0b73

ReStore Kit

Madison Chemical

Oct. 3, 2016

Cs S 1 468 9120 16

Ceramic Motor Seal

Irontite Products Inc.

Oct. 3, 2016

Tf S 1 468 9110 16

Thoro-Flush Radiator and Engine Cleaner

Irontite Products Inc.

Oct. 3, 2016

MAPOWER II Rendering 5500kg 57ed1604c3592 57f51cd75b51a

Lifts and Lifting Equipment

MAPOWER II 5.5 two-post lift

Oct. 1, 2016

Clore PL5100 57e1372ed116e

Battery Starting and Charging

SOLAR PRO-LOGIX 100 Amp Fleet Wheel Charger, No. PL5100

Clore Automotive

Sept. 30, 2016

Maxima Battery Operated Column Lift No Ml 4030 Bc 583d8bb827050

Lifts and Lifting Equipment

Battery Operated Mobile Column Lift, No. ML-4030BC

Sept. 29, 2016

VIM Tools Ford Truck Bed Socket No FTB24 57ee65e94d409

Tool Accessories

Ford Truck Bed Socket, No. FTB24

VIM Tools, DMCO

Sept. 29, 2016

WD40 SPT Spray Gel Product Frontside Imagepng 5703c49b6c0c4

Tool review: WD-40 Specialist Spray & Stay Gel Lubricant

Vesna Brajkovic

Sept. 28, 2016

VIDEO: ATS borescope used to view carbon buildup

VIDEO: ATS borescope used to view carbon buildup

Sept. 27, 2016

BG Products 211 Induction System Cleaner 57ed666b0947a

Engine Service and Repair Tools

BG ISC Induction System Cleaner, No. 211

BG Products, Inc.

Sept. 27, 2016

BG Products Fuel Injection Apparatus 57ed6638bd8b3

Engine Service and Repair Tools

BG VIA Vehicle Injection Apparatus, No. 9290-200

BG Products, Inc.

Sept. 27, 2016

BG Products Fuel Injection Cleaner 57ed6616bc480

Engine Service and Repair Tools

BG Fuel Injection System Cleaner

BG Products, Inc.

Sept. 27, 2016

GScan2 570c0d6bc7c19

Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

G-Scan 2 2016 Software Update

OEMTools.com, a division of CAS

Sept. 27, 2016

E Z Red Pocket Spot Light and Pocket Spot Light 57ed68b92c524

50th Anniversary Commemorative Light Set, No. 50YPK

Sept. 23, 2016

Water Cannon Monster Pressure Washer hoses 57e4262e4dfe7

Hoses and Reels

Monster Pressure Washer hoses

Water Cannon Inc.

Sept. 22, 2016

Cornwell Tubing Bender No TC470FH 57e42216ea724

Tubing Bender, No. TC470FH

Cornwell Quality Tools

Sept. 22, 2016

Globaljig Quick Pull Scissor Lift Bench 57ed684992e71

Lifts and Lifting Equipment

Quick Pull Scissor Lift Bench

Chief Collision Technology

Sept. 22, 2016

Jenny Elec 2S Vert U10B 120V 57e54ffaa31bb

Compressed Air Systems

Electric two-stage, vertical-tank stationary air compressors

Jenny Products, Inc.

Sept. 22, 2016

Campbell Hausfeld Quiet Compressors 57e550c14c00b

Compressed Air Systems

Quiet Compressors, Nos. DC060500 and DC080500

Campbell Hausfeld

Sept. 22, 2016

Rex Cut Abrasives Quick Change Disc Max 57ed770630c21

Quick Change Disc Max

Rex-Cut Abrasives

Sept. 21, 2016

Expanded Technologies dual density utility mats 57e55072b5c2f

Tool Organizers

Dual density utility mats

Expanded Technologies

Sept. 21, 2016

Dura Block Dura Scrub soap 57e55083453f4

Dura-Scrub soap

Sept. 21, 2016

BK Vader Combo 57ed77d3cd976

Safety Glasses and Eye Protection

Vader Combo

(Brass Knuckle Safety Products) Safety Today

Sept. 21, 2016

Tracerline VioMAX Plus No TP 8650ACS 57ed76d941703

Tracerline VioMAX Plus, No. TP-8650ACS

Tracer Products

Sept. 21, 2016

Snap on Diagnostic Thermal Imager No EETH300 57ed7d9185be5

Repair Information Sources

Diagnostic Thermal Imager, No. EETH300

Snap-on Diagnostics

Sept. 21, 2016

KNIPEX Tools Lineman s Pliers 57ed7df4dfece

Lineman's Pliers

KNIPEX Tools LP

Sept. 21, 2016

Auto Workshop Supplies Diagnostic Assistance 57ed7eceaf97a

Shop Management and Point of Sale

Diagnostic Assistance

Sept. 21, 2016

Snap on Industrial Williams Wireless Borescope 57ed79bb67a97

Borescopes, Videoscopes

Industrial Williams Wireless Borescope, No. JHW40282

Snap-on Industrial

Sept. 21, 2016

Cortec EcoAir VpCI 337 Fogger 57ed7eb4010e6

EcoAir VpCI-337 Fogger

Sept. 19, 2016

OTC 2497 57e136cb29d61

Three-Piece Push Pin/Body Clip Pliers Set, No. 2497

OTC, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions

Sept. 15, 2016

Snap on 47ACF 57e1369c344f5

Combination Slip Joint Pliers, No. 47ACF

Sept. 15, 2016

KleinTools MM700 57daf5ea7adf0

Repair Information Sources

Auto Ranging TRMS Digital Multimeter, No. MM700

Klein Tools Inc.

Sept. 13, 2016

Ask the Expert: What are the top considerations that go into designing safe automotive workwear?

Sept. 12, 2016

AVSD Dust ExtractionVacuum Sanding Kit System 57daf5be9bce0

Cleaning Supplies and Equipment

AVSD Dust Extraction/Vacuum Sanding Kit System

Tiger-Vac Inc. (USA)

Sept. 12, 2016

Tiger Vac SS IT Dust ExtractionVacuum Sanding Ki 57db0820819ad

Cleaning Supplies and Equipment

SS-IT Dust Extraction/Vacuum Sanding Kit

Tiger-Vac Inc. (USA)

Sept. 12, 2016

Galeton gloves 57daf61a7316d

Panther Leather Gloves, Nos. 12334 and 12507

Sept. 12, 2016

App Icon 57d1de057e301

Tech Tip: Why automotive technicians should insure their tools

Sept. 8, 2016

Go Fan Yourself Z Chill 57d9927744005

Shop Heating and Cooling Equipment

Z-Chill Fan and Diffuser System

Go Fan Yourself

Sept. 8, 2016

Go Fan Yourself Z Tech 57d992d3027be

Shop Heating and Cooling Equipment

Z-Tech

Go Fan Yourself

Sept. 8, 2016

Quick Trick QuickSlide 57daf79f15df0

Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

QuickSlide Elite Series

QuickTrick Alignment

Sept. 8, 2016

CEMB DWA3400 57d99277e3e5b

Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

DWA3400 3D Image Wheel Aligner

CEMB USA / BL Systems

Sept. 8, 2016

Sonic Screwdriver Set 57d992a58db0a

Drivers, Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers

Screwdriver Set, No. SFS 1/3

Sept. 8, 2016

AIRCAT 6700 57d991891180d

6700 Series Low Vibration Lube Free Orbital and Geared Sanders

AIRCAT by Florida Pneumatic

Sept. 8, 2016

Mueller Kueps 433 507 57daf64aaafc8

Inner Rim Cleaner, No. 433 507

Mueller-Kueps LP

Sept. 8, 2016

ADG MT4000C 57d991b736071

Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

Mondolfo-Ferro M-4000C Wheel Balancer

ADG Equipment Company

Sept. 8, 2016

Magnetic Paper Towel Holder 57d873016629b

Tool Organizers

Magnetic Paper Towel Holder

Master Magnetics

Sept. 8, 2016

Actron cp7840 57d991a135333

Brake Service and Tools

Brake Bleed Kit, No. CP7840

Actron, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions

Sept. 8, 2016

Drew Tech RAP Gen2 image2 57cf0e7162ea7

Remote Assisted Programming (RAP) Kit

Sept. 1, 2016

VIDEO: Drew Technologies Remote Assisted Programming

Diagnostics and Drivability

VIDEO: Drew Technologies Remote Assisted Programming

Sept. 1, 2016

Maxxeon Headlamp Mxn00620 5873fa79ca5d7

WorkStar 620 Technician’s Headlamp, No. MXN00620

Aug. 30, 2016

Alert Stamping LF238T 57cf0dedd5b97

Twin Head 7,000 Lumen Floodlight with Tripod, No. LF238T

Alert Stamping & Mfg Co. Inc.

Aug. 30, 2016

Cheater Wrench 57d1d2bed4ada

Cheater Wrench

Aug. 30, 2016

Snap on MODIS Edge EEMS341 57d1d3723210e

Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

MODIS Edge Scan Tool

Snap-on Diagnostics

Aug. 30, 2016

Giotto 13 1 5514698833f1e

Scan tools and Scan tool accessories

Giotto Version 14.3

Aug. 30, 2016

Extreme Tools RX Series toolboxes 57cf0e6920968

Toolboxes and Tool Carts

RX Series toolboxes

Extreme Tools, Inc.

Aug. 29, 2016

AlignerGSpace 1 57bf472d4e984

Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

Space Aligner

GRP Enterprises, LLC

Aug. 25, 2016

Redline2460HA 57bf382c78295

Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

Redline Pneumatic Manual Tilt with 24" Turntable, No. 2460

GRP Enterprises, LLC

Aug. 25, 2016

Promaxx Progard 57bf60e98782f

Tool Accessories

ProGard, No. PPG5250

ProMAXX Tool by Milton

Aug. 25, 2016

OTC 700A 8909 0 57cf0ef65a577

Battery Starting and Charging

70-Amp Power Supply/Car Battery Charger, No. 700A

OTC, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions

Aug. 25, 2016

VIDEO: New Pig Grippy Absorbent Mat

VIDEO: New Pig Grippy Absorbent Mat

Aug. 24, 2016

727 Universal Caliper Turn and Push Back Tool 57bc67e340357

Brake Service and Tools

Universal Caliper Turn and Push-Back Tool, No. 727

Aug. 23, 2016

Astro 7120 57bcc029624d0

5-pc Ratchet and Release Flare Nut Wrench Sets

Astro Pneumatic Tool Co.

Aug. 18, 2016

NEBO Tools Tempra laser guided IR Thermometer 57bcc15f097b0

Inspection Tools

Tempra Laser-Guided IR Thermometer

Aug. 17, 2016

BayNets Sliding Net System 57b2362f643fd

Safety Equipment & Personal Gear

Sliding Net Systems

BayNets Safety Systems

Aug. 11, 2016

Challenger Lifts Heavy Duty Mobile Lift No CLHM 135 57b23663716c2

Lifts and Lifting Equipment

Heavy Duty Mobile Lift, No. CLHM-135

Challenger Lifts

Aug. 11, 2016

FZ F1 windows tilt left 57aa331d12d4b

Shop Management and Point of Sale

Toughpads, Nos. FZ-F1 and FZ-N1

Panasonic System Communications Company North America

Aug. 9, 2016

thumbnail reverseforce distributor 57a3b89dedafc

ReverseForce Air Gun, No. 75RF048AA

Guardair Corporation

Aug. 5, 2016

Vividia VA 800 57b3723a41dfe

Borescopes, Videoscopes

Ablescope VA-800 USB Flexible Inspection Camera

Oasis Scientific Inc.

Aug. 5, 2016

Hofmann 14k Scissor Alignment Lift 57b23759226ef

Lifts and Lifting Equipment

14K Scissor Alignment Lift - Surface Mount, No. BLA14178

Snap-on Equipment

Aug. 5, 2016

GoPro Hero 57b23737beece

Borescopes, Videoscopes

HERO Session

Aug. 5, 2016

JB Industries M2 820L 57b237920f301

Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

LED Backlit Gauges, No. M2-820L and M2-825L

Aug. 5, 2016

316 57a36cd33bda6

RL-11 Rechargeable Handheld HID Light

Larson Electronics LLC

Aug. 4, 2016

Snap on Pocket Screwdriver 57a33d64219d4

Drivers, Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers

Flat Tip Pocket Distributor Orange Screwdriver, No. SDD224O

Aug. 4, 2016

Big Ass Fans PFX3 Product Shot 579fc260beac6

Shop Heating and Cooling Equipment

Powerfoil X3.0

Aug. 2, 2016

BAA8 579fa1bd5f77b

Battery Service and Testing

SOLAR Amp Clamp Accessory, No. BAA8

Clore Automotive

Aug. 1, 2016

Ernst Vslot 579f9c9b8c7e5

Tool Organizers

Vslot, No. 5350

Ernst Manufacturing, Inc.

July 29, 2016

Mi T M HAE Series 5783c1b6d1d9e

Cleaning Supplies and Equipment

HAE Series Pressure Washers

July 6, 2016

KTC NBR390 577c17589109e

Nepros 3/8” sq. Ratchet Handle, No. NBR390

July 5, 2016

Maxresdefault 5a8301528bcea

FireAde Personal Fire Extinguishment System OVERVIEW

June 29, 2016

Zipp ZCR18BL 57754e836f74f

Cordless Riveter, No. ZCR18BL

June 28, 2016

Nesco 5772e35ca1c0f

746XLT Impact Wrench

June 28, 2016

Fetch Fix Antifreeze Mix Store and Dispense System 577143fd586f0

Antifreeze Mix, Store, and Dispense System

Fetch & Fix Auto Repair

June 23, 2016

Ridgid IR 200 576d6ad43c8aa

Inspection Tools

Micro IR-200 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer

June 23, 2016

AESWave 16 200 5769b3b47fc22

uTest, No. 16-200

AESwave (Automotive Electronics Services, Inc.)

June 21, 2016

Automotive JS250 garage 5734cc237c195

Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

Ask the Expert: What should I consider when looking to buy a portable evaporative cooler for our shop?

May 12, 2016

Lisle 27100 573611a4b2122

Electrical System Tools & Equipment

Adhesive Heat Shrink Tubing Assortment, No. 27100

Lisle Corporation

May 10, 2016

DeWalt DCV517 5728f4465ed99

Cleaning Supplies and Equipment

20V MAX 1/2 Gallon Wet/Dry Hand Vacuum, No. DCV517

April 29, 2016