It's April, which means we're basically a third of the way through the year. March is in the rearview, but its headlines are still shaking up the industry. Here are the most clicked-on articles that appeared on VehicleServicePros.com for March 2025.
5. ISN and National Oak Distributors agree to merge
The combination of the Integrated Supply Network (ISN) and National Oak Distributors (NOD) won't be known as ISNOD, as fitting as that may be. The new organization will almost certainly be known as a powerhouse when it comes to distribution, and it seems like the combined companies will take full advantage of the synergy between their two brands. Get the rest of the details here.
4. Mastering modern engine diagnostics: Techniques and tools
As important as the right tools and equipment are, there's nothing more important than knowledge. Fortunately, Scott Brown is willing to share some of the knowledge he's picked up in his decades as a technician and instructor. Here, he breaks down some of the latest techniques and tricks he uses to diagnose today's complex engines.
3. Around the Wheel #2: Diagnosing Driveline Noise
A lot of technicians groan when a customer complains about hearing a funny noise. With countless variables and possible causes, it can cause a job to go from under an hour to multiple days. Erik Screeden dedicated the second episode of his Around the Wheel series to this issue; watch the whole video for some advice on how to deal with these problems.
2. Tech Tip: Removing mangled or swollen lugs
Sometimes, it's the simplest things that can be the most frustrating to deal with. Working on mangled lug nuts, especially if you weren't the one who mangled them in the first place, can take way more energy and effort than they should. We reached out to CTA Tools to find out an easier way to approach this problem.
1. Photo Gallery: 2025 Mac Tools Fair
When it comes to popularity, it doesn't matter if it's a headline about a global shift or a guide to solving the most frustrating problems under the hood -- nothing is more important than the events that keep this industry supplied and united. Our most viewed story for March is, without a doubt, the photo gallery we put together from the 2025 Mac Tools Fair. Catch up on what you might have missed by checking out the full gallery.
