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    Up Close: Mastercool R134a Mobile Monster
    Mastercool Inc.
    April 10, 2025
    Designed to handle tough conditions while providing robust recovery and efficient charging capabilities.
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    Tool Review: Streamlight Nano Light II
    Mike Robinson
    April 8, 2025
    Reviewed by Mike Robinson, technical trainer at MAS in Lansing, Michigan.
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    A decade of data - PTEN Aftermarket Profile
    Emily Markham
    April 8, 2025
    Looking back at ten years of statistics from our Aftermarket Profile study.
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    XTool A30M profile
    Matt Fanslow
    April 4, 2025
    Reviewed by Matt Fanslow, diagnostic tech/shop manager at Riverside Automotive in Red Wing, Minnesota.
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    Tool Review: K-Tool International
    John Baumgardt III
    April 3, 2025
    Reviewed by John Baumgardt, owner and technician of Baumgardt's Auto Repair in Fillmore, Indiana.
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    Cone Washer Removal Adapter, No. 5098
    April 2, 2025
    Reviewed by Bryan Pollock, shop foreman for Wilco Auto Care in Niagara County, NY.
    Photo courtesy of Streamlight
    Up Close: Streamlight MegaStream USB Flashlight
    Streamlight, Inc.
    March 28, 2025
    Run-times range from 13 hours on the low setting to two hours on the high setting.
    Image designed by Emily Markham
    Best in the Bay: Toolbox Edition
    Emily Markham
    March 20, 2025
    We're putting 15 toolboxes up against each other for you to decide who's the "Best in the Bay."
    Removing lug nuts
    CTA Tools
    March 18, 2025
    You've probably encountered a damaged lug nut in your career. CTA has just the fix for that!
    E. Markham
    How independent shops can stay competitive - Women in Autocare Panel
    Emily Markham
    March 10, 2025
    Educating your customers on new vehicle technology, attending training courses, and making the right call on repair parts can help you edge out the competition.
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    3-pc TwinGrip Pliers Set, No. 00 20 06 US4
    Brin Kline
    March 10, 2025
    Reviewed by Brin Kline, owner and technician at Assured Auto Works in Melbourne, Florida.
    Photo courtesy of Bobby Arlotta
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    Griffin Matis
    March 7, 2025
    Bob Arlotta's shop features a hard-to-miss wall of perfectly organized toolboxes.
    Photo courtesy of Carbyne Tools
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    John Baumgardt III
    March 6, 2025
    Reviewed by John Baumgardt, technician and owner of Baumgardt's Auto Repair in Fillmore, Indiana.
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    AIRCAT
    Pete Rudloff
    March 3, 2025
    Reviewed by Pete Rudloff, owner of Pete's Garage in Newark, Delaware.