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Up Close: Ascot Supply 2-pc 600 ft-lb Flex Hinge Style Torque Wrench, No. 168-60012

Ascot Supply's 2-pc torque wrench is designed to be portable and prevent over-torquing,
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Up Close: STAHLWILLE Open/Box End Combination Wrench, No. 40081313

Oct. 22, 2024
STAHLWILLE's combination wrenches are available in a range of imperial and metric sizes.
Photo courtesy of Work IQ Tools
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Tool Reviews

Tool Review: Work IQ Tools IQ Vise

Oct. 15, 2024
Reviewed by Eric Moore, manager at DeMary Truck in Columbus, Ohio.
Photo courtesy of Coast
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Tool Reviews

Tool Review: Coast XP40R Rechargeable Dual Power Flashlight

Oct. 14, 2024
Reviewed by Mario Rojas, shop foreman at Autobahn Performance in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Photo courtesy of Ascot Supply Co
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Tool Reviews

Tool Review: Ascot Supply 3/4" Drive 600 ft-lbs Split Beam Torque Wrench, No. 168-00600

Oct. 11, 2024
Reviewed by Eric Moore, manager at DeMary Truck in Columbus, Ohio.
Photo courtesy of Clore Automotive
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Blogs

Tips for long jump starter life

Oct. 9, 2024
Clore Automotive's Jim O'Hara goes over ways to extend the life of any jump starter.
Photo from Mac Tools
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Tool Reviews

Tool Review: Mac Tools 14-pc 3/8" Deep Metric R.B.R.T. Socket Set

Oct. 9, 2024
Reviewed by Brian Noel, Automotive Mechanics Technology professor at Cosumnes River College.
Photo courtesy of Bob Roux
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The Garage

The ‘Iron Giant’

Oct. 7, 2024
This technician spent two and half years putting together his ‘giant’ of a toolbox setup.
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The Garage

10 new tire & wheel service tools for automotive technicians

Oct. 4, 2024
Does your shop have the tooling it needs for tire repair and maintenance? Check out some of the latest tools to have crossed our desks.
Photo courtesy of John Lenamon
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The Garage

Finding the perfect toolbox

Oct. 4, 2024
Considerations to make before purchasing your next toolbox.
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The Garage

Up Close: Lincoln Industrial Electric Power Cord Reel

Oct. 2, 2024
Easy to mount to the wall, ceiling, or workbench with a 180-degree radius.
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Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

Tech Tip: Mercedes Benz C300 could be haunted

A customer brought their 2010 Mercedes Benz into the shop for an A/C compressor installation.
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The Garage

Up Close: Mastercool R134a Mobile Monster

Sept. 20, 2024
Designed to handle tough conditions while providing robust recovery and efficient charging capabilities
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Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

Tech Tip: Buick Lucerne engine overheating

The vehicle was brought in because the engine kept overheating.