Top 5 Tools: Doug Carter, Goodyear Auto Service – UnderhoodService

Top 5 Tools: Doug Carter, Goodyear Auto Service

Doug Carter, Store Manager
Goodyear Auto Service #2639
Union City, TN
 

OTC’s TPMS Scan Tool (model 3833) — Because we do so many TPMS cars.

Snap-on SOLUS Pro Engine Code Scanner — It is very easy to use.

Myers Tools’ Torque Wrench — It makes our job secure.

Ingersoll Rand 1/2” Impact Wrench — We take off a lot of lug nuts.

Hunter DSP 600 Alignment ­Machine (model S811) — It does a great job and the customers love it.

 

 

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP 5 TOOLS?

Send in your list of your five favorite tools and equipment that help you most in the shop, and you could be chosen to win a $25 gift card for Bass Pro Shops.

From scan tools to flashlights, impact wrenches to on-car brake lathes or computer systems — tell us your Top 5 Tools, complete with descriptions on why the tools are your favorites, and your photo.

If you fulfill the above requirements and are chosen to be in a future issue of TechShop, we’ll send you a $25 Bass Pro Shops gift card.

Submitting your favorite tools is easy. Just click here for the entry form.

Or now you can call 330-670-1234, ext. 230 and leave a complete message. Talk about your favorite tools and then e-mail a photo of yourself at the shop to [email protected].

Be sure to include:

• The brand name and type of tool (for example: OTC’s Pegisys scan tool);
• A sentence or two explaining why those tools/equipment are your favorites;
• A photo of yourself and/or your shop to feature in the magazine; and
• Your name, title, business name and address of your shop, so we can send you the gift card if you win.

 

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