This year saw a lot of great content, from training videos to trade show galleries and more. Our editors from Professional Distributor, PTEN, Motor Age, and AMBW have compiled a list of the top 20 articles, videos, blogs, and more that our readers engaged with the most this year.
Top content for vehicle repair professionals in 2024
20. What you need to know about R-1234yf
The rundown on R-1234yf, covering the history of refrigerant and more.
Automotive was once again a main focus of the show with many exhibitors showcasing their latest software developments, product launches, and concept vehicles.
18. Wrench Tales with Brandon Steckler, Ep. 3: Jason LaBonte
In this episode, Brandon Steckler and Jason LaBonte discuss a Ford Explorer that exhibited some mysterious symptoms.
17. The Trainer #143 - The breakdown of brake fluid characteristics
Motor Age Technical Editor Brandon Steckler demonstrates the Autel Maxi-TPMS TS900 and its ability to actuate the solenoid valves in the ABS hydraulic unit.
16. Photo Gallery: Cornwell Mega Reunion 2024
Cornwell Quality Tools held the Cornwell Mega Reunion 2024 in Akron, Ohio, from August 2-3.
15. Top 5 challenges for independent repair shops in 2024
IMR surveyed 500 independent repair shops to see what challenges they expect to face in 2024.
14. Mastering Diagnostics #14-The Bypass Test
Technical Editor Brandon Steckler demonstrates how the bypass test can prove a diagnosis before committing to a repair or component replacement.
13. Motor Age Tech Tips - Hybrid/Electric HVAC Service: The Importance of Preventing Cross-Contamination
Learn how to avoid cross-contamination when performing HVAC service on EVs.
12. Tool Review Part 1: TEXA Axone Nemo PLUS Car with Multihub Package
PTEN's Scott Brown introduces the new TEXA Axone Nemo PLUS Multihub diagnostic tool.
11. PTEN Tool Review: Pico Technology MT03A Milliohm and Motor Tester
Learn how the Pico Technology MT03A can help troubleshoot hybrid and electric vehicle circuit faults.
Whenever servicing brake rotors, it's important to take a few measurements. Measure lateral runout, disc thickness, and measure for thickness variation.
9. Mastering Diagnostics #17: Topology
Motor Age Technical Editor Brandon Steckler demonstrates how to leverage the power of scan tool topology to help triangulate the location of a data communication network fault.
AAPEX 2024 took place in Las Vegas from November 5-7, 2024.
7. Mastering Diagnostics #13: Voltage Drop - The Circuit Stress Test
Motor Age Technical Editor Brandon Steckler you demonstrates how to perform a voltage-drop test, how it affects circuit operation, and how it will flush underlying faults to the surface.
Take a look at some of the fun our team had at this year's SEMA Show.
5. Photo Gallery: ISN Tool Dealer Expo 2024
This year's Tool Dealer Expo was held July 19-20 in Orlando, Florida.
4. Photo Gallery: Mac Tools Fair 2024
The Mac Tools Fair was held Feb. 29 - March 2 in Orlando, Florida.
3. Photo Gallery: Matco Tools Expo 2024
The Matco Tools Expo was held in Orlando from Feb. 25-28.
2. State-by-state average automotive repair labor rates
CarMD’s latest ranking of check engine light-related car repair costs reports Connecticut as having the highest.
1. Gallery: 2024 Cornwell Tool Rally
Over 600 distributors came out to Denver for the Cornwell Tool Rally on February 29-March 2.
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