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    Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

    Tech Tip: Brake pedal sensor causes Chevy Express power loss

    ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team
    Jan. 14, 2025
    The owner brought their van to the shop because it lacked power and the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was off.
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    Tool Reviews

    Tool Review: GEARWRENCH 82-pc 120XP Automotive Tool Set in Foam Storage Tray, No. GWMSMBS02

    Brian Culotta
    Jan. 14, 2025
    Reviewed by Brian Culotta, shop foreman and master technician at Dave's Auto Care in Willoughby, Ohio.
    Photo courtesy of Emily Markham
    2024 Great Prize Giveaway Winners
    The Garage

    2024 Great Prize Giveaway winners

    Emily Markham
    Jan. 9, 2025
    The annual contest from VehicleServicePros.com gave away $16,000 worth of tools and equipment from 13 different manufacturers.
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    Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

    Tech Tip: Toyota Tacoma starts, runs, stalls

    ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team
    Jan. 7, 2025
    The truck was towed in because the engine would start and run but then die a few seconds later.
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    Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

    Tech Tip: Strange pinging noise from Chevy Silverado

    ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team
    Jan. 3, 2025
    A customer brought their 2016 Chevy Silverado in because of a weird intermittent pinging noise after starting the engine.
    Photos courtesy of Steve Keim (top left), Igor Polishcuk (top right), Gerald Dahlin (bottom left), and Bob Roux (bottom right)
    Top 5 Most Read Big-Time Boxes of 2024
    The Garage

    Top 5 most read Big-Time Boxes of 2024

    Emily Markham
    Dec. 27, 2024
    Let's take a look back at some of the most-read Big-Time Boxes that crossed the pages of PTEN in 2024.
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    The Garage

    Up Close: Streamlight Stinger 2020 S

    Streamlight, Inc.
    Dec. 20, 2024
    The Stinger 2020 S offers multiple charging options and a robust design for daily shop use.
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    The Garage

    Up Close: Sensor Tap Series

    Mueller-Kueps LP
    Dec. 20, 2024
    Features six cutting edges designed to make it easy to cut through heat-tempered steel.
    Photo from Olena Rudo on Adobe Stock
    2024 Holiday Gift Guide
    The Garage

    2024 holiday gift guide for automotive technicians

    Emily Markham
    Dec. 20, 2024
    Still looking for gifts? Check out our list of tools, tech, and more for the automotive technician in your life!
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    Tool Reviews

    Tool Review: Carbyne Tools 9-pc Super Short Hex Bit Socket Set - Metric

    Mario Rojas
    Dec. 13, 2024
    Reviewed by Mario Rojas, shop foreman at Autobahn Performance in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
    Photo from MarekPhotoDesign.com on Adobe Stock
    Happy New Year
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    That's a wrap on 2024

    Emily Markham
    Dec. 11, 2024
    As we say goodbye to 2024, this issue looks back on products you’ve loved this year, and forward to some products yet to come.
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    The Garage

    Big-Time Boxes: Carl Frey

    Elli Carder
    Dec. 10, 2024
    Technician Carl Frey knows that bigger storage is better when it comes to his growing business.
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    Tool Reviews

    Tool Review: Foxwell T2000WF TPMS Service Tool (Wi-Fi Version)

    Pete Rudloff
    Dec. 9, 2024
    Reviewed by Pete Rudloff, owner of Pete's Garage in Bear, Delaware.
    Photo courtesy of TOPDON
    TOPDON TC001
    Tool Reviews

    Tool Review: TOPDON TC001

    Phil Fournier
    Dec. 6, 2024
    Reviewed by Phil Fournier, owner of Phil's Auto Clinic in Hemet, California.