iATN Celebrates 20 Years – UnderhoodService

iATN Celebrates 20 Years

iATN-Logo-300x154Twenty years ago, the first emails were exchanged among a small group of automotive technicians through iATN. Today, more than 83,000 automotive service professionals from 170 countries routinely use iATN’s various forums and rich content databases to expand their knowledge and skill sets, spanning all topics related to the industry.

Since 1995, iATN has evolved from an email based communication service into the world’s largest online community of automotive technicians, repair shop owners and other allied service professionals. Members now have access to many iATN features including TechHelp – where technicians help each other with real-world automotive repair problems 24 hours a day – plus many technical and managerial Web forums. An extensive, searchable iATN Knowledge Base houses the Fix Database, with hundreds of thousands of real-world vehicle fixes, as well as the Web forum archives with more than 2 million discussions, and the Waveform Library with nearly 70,000 waveforms, scandata images, component photos, documents and video demonstrations, all uploaded by iATN members.

“It’s hard to believe that 20 years ago, when iATN started, we didn’t even have a website, and all communication was done via email,” said Brent Black, iATN founder. “Now nearly all communication on iATN is done via the Web, and we expect in the near future that most of it will be done via mobile apps.”

“Today, we’ve witnessed the incredibly positive results of the communication that takes place on iATN, including the fellowship of like-minded professionals who are focused on knowledge expansion and positive professional development within an industry that is constantly evolving,” said Scott Brown, iATN president.

Brown sees an ever-increasing role for iATN in the near future as vehicles continue to grow in complexity and vehicle technology exponentially increases. “iATN will become even more important for those seeking to gain a deeper understanding of today’s challenges and remain competent in the automotive service industry,” said Brown.

 

You May Also Like

Auto Care Association Launches REPAIR Act Video

The goal is to emphasize the need for federal REPAIR Act legislation, according to the Auto Care Association.

The Auto Care Association launched a new Right to Repair video campaign, featuring independent repair shop owners from across the United States share their stories and shed light on the increased challenges independent repair shops are facing with accessing repair data to service their customers’ vehicles. 

The video campaign emphasizes the need for the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act (“REPAIR” Act), which ensures vehicle owners and repair shops have access to tools and data needed to keep cars and trucks on the road safer, longer.

ASE Education Foundation, Goodguys Continue Partnership

Goodguys is one of many industry relationships the foundation has developed to help solve the technician shortage.

Valvoline Celebrates Female Service Center Employees

As women make up more than half of all drivers in the United States, Valvoline is taking steps to increase their vehicle care confidence.

UniClutch Launches Clutch System in the United States

From Australian manufacturer Clutch Industries, UniClutch is a clutch system that delivers uncompromised performance.

Automotive Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2024 Inductees

Six honorees whose efforts helped shape the automotive and mobility marketplace will be recognized.

Other Posts

Castrol Turns 125, Debuts New Market Strategy

As part of the new strategy, Castrol will explore opportunities in battery thermal management, digital and service solutions and data center immersion cooling.

Valvoline Global to Debut Ad During Super Bowl Pre-Game

The company will showcase its Restore & Protect motor oil in a 30-second ad before Super Bowl LVIII.

Litens Adds Distribution Footprint via Acquisition

With the acquisition, Litens is set to improve its overall customer experience through enhanced communication capabilities and increased flexibility that enables Litens to further meet diverse customer demands with ease.

Advance Auto Parts, Baker Mayfield Partner for Super Bowl

If there is a false start penalty during Sunday’s Big Game in Las Vegas, fans can win free DieHard batteries for life.