Mac Tools New Smartphone App Provides Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions
The new Mac Tools TaskMobile Lite smartphone application automotive provides professionals with vocabulary definitions of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) that cause a vehicle’s check engine light to illuminate. The free app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices.
SUNEX Tools Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Contest and a VIP Race Experience in Miami
SUNEX Tools is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a contest that rewards professional automotive technicians and jobbers with a chance to win SUNEX air tool packages and an all-expense-paid VIP Race Experience in Miami, FL. “We’re excited to recognize and reward the skill and dedication we see demonstrated by the professional automotive technicians and
Mac Tools Scan Tool Upgrades Get the Job Done Faster
Mac Tools recently announced enhancements to the TaskConnect (ET1505ANX) part of the Task Family scan tools. The addition of OBD II, CAN, ABS and Airbag Scan Tool to this product will allow technicians to troubleshoot repair issues with greater speed and accuracy.
News from the Tool Shows: Matco Tools 2012 Tool Expo
Matco Tools hosted a record number of distributor attendees at its Tool Expo at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas in February. Tim Gilmore, Matco’s new president, a former distributor himself, remembered back to when the tool shows were regional and was proud of how far the company has come since its first national meeting in
Matco Tools Seeks Product Innovation Through New ‘Made By Idea’ Contest
Now through March 31, 2012, every new product idea or improvement submitted to Matco will be entered to win an Apple iPad 2 16GB with Wi-Fi. Plus, if a new product is brought to market, Matco will award 2% of the first year’s sales to the participant, at a minimum of $2,500.
Matco Tools Launches New Product Contest
Got a new product idea? Matco Tools is searching for the next product innovation in professional automotive tools through their new “Made By Idea” contest.
Tools and Tips For Selling More Winter Tires
Tire dealers in cold climates understand that when temp
SK Hand Tool Begins Shipping First Tools Manufactured in New Production Facilities
SK Hand Tool LLC, an American manufacturer of premium-quality tools for the professional mechanic, recently announced its first shipments of sockets, ratchets, screwdrivers, wrenches and specialty tools to distributors and mobile tool dealers since the SK brand was acquired by IDEAL Industries, Inc. in August 2010.
What to Look for Now in Cordless Tools
Back in the dark ages when this writer was young and foolish (as opposed to now when he is older and foolish), if a self-respecting workman needed to make a hole or cut something, he would walk to the closet, truck, toolbox, etc. and the first thing to come out was the dreaded extension cord. There was nothing better than dragging that cord up ladders, under hoods, across rafters, under dashboards – it was great I tell you!
It’s Tool Expo Time! Matco Tools 2011 Tool Expo
Be sure to ask your tool and equipment distributors if they attended the recent shows. They should be bringing you the latest in tools offered. Since the TechShop team was there too, we’re providing a short re-cap of the Mac, Matco and Cornwell tool shows for you.