This year a total of 148 products were submitted for the PTEN Innovation Awards program, an increase from previous years. For the fifth consecutive year, readers were invited to vote on their top product entries to be recognized as 2019 People’s Choice winners.
The product nominations were sorted into 31 categories, covering all classifications within the industry. Readers were able to vote online utilizing surveys that displayed the product image, description, and video (if supplied). The surveys were then made available on VehicleServicePros.com as well as social media platforms from June 1 to July 31, 2019 for readers to vote.
The 2019 PTEN People’s Choice winners are:
ADAS: Snap-on Diagnostics - ADAS Software Upgrade Versions 18.2 and 18.4
Air Conditioning Service: Snap-on Tools - Polartek Dual A/C Machine, No. EEAC334
Air Tools: SP Air - Reversible Flex Head Cut-Off Tool, No. SP-7231R
Alignment Equipment: John Bean - V2280 Imaging Wheel Alignment System
Automotive Scan Tools: Snap-on Diagnostics - Apollo D8
Battery Service Equipment: Bosch - BAT 135 Battery Tester with Integrated Printer
Body Shop: Dent Fix Equipment - Blind Rivet Adapter
Brake Service: Matco Tools - Universal Brake Caliper Wind-Back Tool, No. BCW6
Chemicals: WD-40 - Specialist Fast-Acting Carb/Throttle Body and Parts Cleaner
Creepers & Seats: Snap-on Tools - Heavy Duty Off-Road Creeper, No. JCWTANK
Diagnostics: TEXA - eTRUCK Remote Diagnostics
Electrical Testing Tools: Snap-on Tools - Advanced Digital Multimeter with Free App, No. EEDM596FK
Engine Service & Repair: Lumax - 2-in-1 Fluid Extractor, No. LX1314
Hand Tools: KNIPEX - 6-1/4" Wire Rope Cutter, No. 95 62 160
Heavy Duty Scan Tools: Bosch - HDS 250 Heavy Duty Scan Tool Kit
Inspection Tools, Lab Scopes: Snap-on Diagnostics - Thermal Imager Elite
Jacks & Stands: Snap-on Tools - 1/2 Ton Air-Assist Telescopic Transmission Jack, No. TJA100
Leak Detection: Tracer Products - TPOPUV19 UV Leak Detection Kit
Lifts: Rotary Lift - Heavy Duty Two Post Lift, No. SPO20
Lighting: Snap-on Tools - 275 lm Magnetic Mountable Headlamp, No. ECHDB022
Oil and Lube: Lumax - Extra Long Heavy Duty Quick Release Coupler, No. LX-1403-XL
Power Tools: Milwaukee Tool - M12 FUEL Stubby Impact Wrenches
Repair Information: Mitchell 1 - ProDemand Driver Assist ADAS Quick Link Feature
Safety Equipment & Personal Gear: GEARWRENCH - Bluetooth Speaker/Radio, No. 86997
Shop Equipment: Wilton - Mechanics Pro Vises
Shop Software: Mitchell 1 - Manager SE MessageCenter
Specialty Tools: Mac Tools - Rounded Bolt Removal Technology
Tire, Wheel Service: Snap-on Tools - TPMS4 Diagnostic Tool
Tool Boxes & Carts: Snap-on Tools - 36" 6-Drawer Heavy Duty Shop Cart
Tool Organizers: ToolBox Widget - Vertical Wrench Organizer
Welding: Monster Mobile - Auto-Darkening Welding Goggles
