Charge up battery service business with Snap-on offerings

Dec. 20, 2013
Charge, boost, invert, test and diagnose with the exceptional tools and equipment offered in the new Snap-on Battery, Starting and Charging System Service Catalog. 

Charge, boost, invert, test and diagnose with the exceptional tools and equipment offered in the new Snap-on Battery, Starting and Charging System Service Catalog. Not only does Snap-on offer the latest innovative solutions for shops to improve their battery service business, but for a limited time, many of the tools and equipment featured in the catalog are available at special pricing.

Snap-on customers are the diagnostic experts through experience and education,” said David Brekke, category manager for Snap-on. “They can really benefit from our tools and equipment to give them a competitive edge in the marketplace.  Battery system service can boost a shop’s bottom line and with the special pricing we are offering, our customers can make a wise investment in tools and equipment that will help grow their businesses.”

Featuring some of the most advanced battery service tools and equipment available today, the Snap-on Battery, Starting and Charging System Service Catalog has an assortment of chargers, testers, power inverters, booster packs, memory savers and specialty tools including:

Snap-on® D-TAC™ Elite Diagnostic Tester/Charger/Engine Starter (EECS306C)
This all-purpose machine can analyze batteries, starting and charging systems, and also features an engine starter, battery charger plus a 60 amp flash reprogram mode. There is also a built-in multimeter with temperature, scope and cable drop modes (optional cables required). The D-TAC has a 1/4 vga (video graphics array) screen and multi-language user friendly voice prompts. Continuous monitoring during the charge cycle maximizes charger acceptance, minimizes charge time and spots battery defects.

Snap-on Battery Charger Plus (EEBC500)
Manual or fully automatic operation with digital display of voltage, percentage of charge and alternator percentage of performance, the EEBC500 charges standard automotive, deep-cycle, AGM and gel cell batteries. It can charge 6/12/24 volt batteries with 4/15/60 Amp charging rates, includes 300 Amp engine starting power and GFCI outlets for auxiliary power.

Snap-on MicroVAT Elite (EECS304C)
A complete battery, starting and charging system tester, the MicroVAT Elite uses the most innovative and decisive method for testing charging systems, digital signal processing. The EECS304C can test 6/12 volt batteries and 12/24 volt systems. It can also test lead acid, AGM, AGM spiral, gel, automotive, motorcycle, power sport and group 31 batteries.

Customers can request a copy of the Snap-on Battery Service Catalog by contacting their participating Snap-on franchisee or representative or by viewing it online at www.snapon.com.

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