Top 5 VSP.com articles of the week: Tool reviews and a poll on tariffs

May 30, 2025
These are the five most clicked-on articles for the last week of May 2025.

May is finishing up and taking us into June, Automotive Service Professionals Month. Let's take a look at the most popular articles from the last week of May.

5. Poll Results: What’s your take on how tariffs could affect auto parts distribution in the U.S.?

Aftermarket Business World asked readers how they felt about the potential impact of the recent tariffs and how they could affect the industry. Check out the final results.

4. Pioneering the future

The technician shortage can be felt in nearly every aspect of the industry, and it's a multifaceted problem without one clear solution. We spoke with Jason Rainey, vice president of NAPA Auto Care, about how NAPA is helping its Auto Care Centers and employees to succeed.

3. Tool Review: Vessel Impact and Out Screwdriver & 7-pc Bit Set, No. 238HWB7PU

Benny Grubner shares his experience with Vessel's screwdriver and bit set and (spoiler) why he now wonders how he got along without them.

2. Detecting a Jeep Grand Cherokee's Communication Faults

Motor Age's Brandon Steckler breaks down the process of diagnosing and repairing a problematic Jeep with dozens of DTCs.

1. Tool Review: How the MAHLE ArcticPro ACX2280 Simplifies 1234YF Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging

Motor Age technical and multimedia content director Erik Screeden's video review of MAHLE's 1234YF refrigerant handling system and shares some of the features that make it a uniquely effective piece of equipment.

About the Author

Griffin Matis | Associate Editor | PTEN & Professional Distributor

Griffin Matis is an associate editor for the Vehicle Repair Group. A graduate of the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, Matis works with Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN), Professional Distributor, and VehicleServicePros.com. 

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