Top 5 VSP.com articles of the week: Supplier awards, ADAS myths, and AutoAuth
Whether you're dealing with scan tools daily, working on diesel trucks every so often, or just curious about advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), there's something for you in the most popular articles this week. These are the five most viewed articles on VSP.com for the week of February 17-21, 2025.
5. 3 Common misconceptions about ADAS equipment
With ADAS becoming standard in nearly every vehicle hitting the road, there have been nonstop advancements and changes with those systems and the equipment needed to service them. TOPDON's Haakan Light does some myth-busting in this article, addressing three common misconceptions people have about ADAS equipment and calibrations.
4. Auto-Wares names 2024 Supplier of the Year, announces other award winners
While it's easy to forget with how dynamic this year has been so far, 2024 wasn't that long ago. The Auto-Wares Tech Expo featured awards for last year, with Gates winning 2024 Supplier of the Year and DRiV winning 2024 Sales & Marketing Supplier of the Year. Take a look at the rest of the winners here.
3. Autel announces AutoAuth certification to access Mercedes-Benz, VW/Audi, Nissan, and Stellantis
Autel shared that the Auto Authentication Authority, better known as AutoAuth, had certified its tablets to access Mercedes-Benz vehicles' Security Gateways. Benz SGW access is now available for Autel tablet owners, which covers a selection of 2021 and newer models.
2. Motor Age Tech Tip – Diagnostics Scans with the Autel MS906MAX
It seems like a good week for a certain diagnostics company! Scott Brown does an impressive run-through of Autel's MaxiSYS MS906MAX, covering its hardware, display features, and other functionality in the latest Motor Age Tech Tip, which ranks as the second most viewed article this week.
1. Wrench Tales #13: " A Break in the Cycle" w/Chad Austin
Motor Age's Brandon Steckler talks with Chad Austin, better known as The Practical Mechanic, about solving a stickler of a driveability issue on a Duramax diesel. In this episode of Wrench Tales, the two diagnosticians break down the investigation and over 50 hours of work that went into solving the issue for good.
