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    2025 TEDA Vendor Advisory Meeting
    Tool Distributor

    30th anniversary of TEDA annual Vendor Advisory Meeting

    Emily Markham
    June 19, 2025
    The four-day meeting offered many opportunities for networking between TEDA members and tool and equipment vendors.
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    Hughes: AI in the aftermarket

    Ted Hughes
    June 19, 2025
    Top 3 Big-Time Boxes of 2025 so far
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    Top 3 Big-Time Boxes of 2025 so far

    Elli Carder
    June 18, 2025
    2025 Scan Tool Spec Guide
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    2025 Scan Tool Spec Guide

    June 17, 2025
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    New Tool Tuesday: June 9–13

    Elli Carder
    June 17, 2025

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    GPC's Randy Breaux reveals the NAPA way

    Emily Kline
    June 18, 2025
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    Industry News

    SP Tools of Mississippi acquires SP Tools of Alabama

    SP Tools USA
    June 16, 2025
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    NAPA's Jamie Walton talks history, and opportunity

    Emily Kline
    June 13, 2025
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    AVTECC announces partnership with C-BEN

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    June 12, 2025
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    Pro-Cut brake lathes receive approval for BMW cross-drilled rotor resurfacing

    June 10, 2025

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    Mastering Diagnostics #25 - Customized PID List for Analytical Success
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    Mastering Diagnostics #25 - Customized PID List for Analytical Success

    Brandon Steckler
    June 18, 2025
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    Top Tips: Servicing Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) Batteries

    June 16, 2025
    Align First, Calibrate Next: The Modern Alignment & ADAS Process
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    Align First, Calibrate Next: The Modern Alignment & ADAS Process

    Keith Perkins
    June 12, 2025
    How Worn Ride Control Components Affect Vehicle Handling, Safety and System Calibration
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    How Worn Ride Control Components Affect Vehicle Handling, Safety and System Calibration

    Erik Screeden
    June 5, 2025
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    Top Tips: Offering Comprehensive Brake Service

    June 2, 2025

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    The Garage

    Up Close: Induction Innovations Mini-Ductor Venom HP

    Induction Innovations
    June 20, 2025
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    The Garage

    Small improvements that make a big difference

    Keith Perkins
    June 16, 2025
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    Top 5 VSP.com articles of the week: Topology 3.0, converter fails, and the electrified future

    Griffin Matis
    June 15, 2025
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    Toolbox Topics: Misconceptions about battery service tools | An interview with Associated Equipment

    Emily Markham
    June 13, 2025

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    Service Repair

    Editorial: Promoting your pet-friendly shop

    Mike Mavrigian
    June 5, 2025
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    What Are the Best Online Retailers for Buying Carwash Chemicals?

    June 1, 2025
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    Service Repair

    Editorial: The basics remain relevant for all in automotive repair

    Mike Mavrigian
    April 16, 2025
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    Service Repair

    Raise lift productivity through efficiency

    Daniel Quigley
    March 8, 2025

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    Industry News

    APA tanks promotion sends 10 winners on a military adventure

    Aftermarket Business World News Staff
    June 19, 2025
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    Industry News

    East Penn restructures executive leadership team

    Aftermarket Business World News Staff
    June 19, 2025
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    Industry News

    SP Tools of Mississippi acquires Alabama territory and routes

    Aftermarket Business World News Staff
    June 19, 2025
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    Standard Motor Products named one of America's greatest workplaces 2025

    Aftermarket Business World News Staff
    June 19, 2025

    Training and Resources

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    5 questions to ask if you're planning to move your business

    Caleb Beickel
    June 12, 2025
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    Remote Diagnostics & Calibration: What Every Shop Needs to Know to Stay Competitive

    July 16, 2025
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    Guest Blogs

    AI in the shop: How smarter diagnostics are redefining auto repair one year later

    Brian Herron
    June 5, 2025
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    Diagnostics and Drivability

    The electrified future of automotive maintenance

    Scott Brown
    June 5, 2025

    Diagnostics and Drivability

    STAR connectors like this one are common on many vehicles as they serve as the hub for bus configurations like the one in this vehicle. From a diagnostic stand-point, they serve as a great place to eliminate circuits, one at a time, all in the same location. Much can be determined from the implementing this process in your diagnostic approach of many network faults.
    Service Repair

    Solved: Jeep Cherokee won't communicate

    Brandon Steckler
    June 11, 2025
    The cylinder head was removed, and the valve train was inspected. Cylinder No. 3 exhaust valve had excessive stem-to-guide clearance. This allowed the No. 3 exhaust valve to rock along the seat and created an intermittent sealing issue. The cylinder head requires reconditioning and/or replacement. These cylinder heads are a known issue so replacement is prudent.
    Service Repair

    Solved: A Jeep Cylinder Misfire

    Brandon Steckler
    May 29, 2025
    Figure 1- All communication faults should begin with a vehicle-wide all-DTC scan. Often, scan results like this offer the common node(s) in which the non-faulted nodes are complaining about.
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    Detecting a Jeep Grand Cherokee's Communication Faults

    Brandon Steckler
    May 21, 2025
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    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Finding your diagnostic process

    Scott Brown
    May 14, 2025

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    Podcast: How impact of mental health on your business decisions

    Chris Jones
    June 5, 2025
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    Podcast: The ins and outs of category management

    Chris Jones
    March 20, 2025
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    Podcast: Building a better, smarter parts catalog

    Chris Jones
    Feb. 20, 2025
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    Podcast: MEMA's Ben Brucato on Service, Sustainability, and Trump Administration Tariffs

    Chris Jones
    Jan. 30, 2025

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