Technician Articles

Wheel alignment service made easier

Designed with service technicians in mind, the new Hofmann geoliner 678 Wheel Alignment System is the newest addition to the Hofmann imaging alignment family. “Advanced technology, combined with intuitive software, gives any alignment technician the tools they need...

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“Ultimate Summer Getaway” promo rewards technicians

Centric Parts', a division of APC Automotive Technologies, new "Ultimate Summer Getaway" promotion is built around its GCX Brake Rotors and PQ PRO Brake Pads. Entitled, ‘Ultimate Summer Getaway,’ the promotion runs from Aug. 1, 2019 and ends on Sept. 30, 2019. It is...

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You and ADAS: Do’s and Don’ts

You and ADAS: Do’s and Don’ts

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are proliferating at a rapid rate, but they've been around for long enough to cause some technicians grief. Indie Garage reached out to Hunter Engineering's director of product management – systems technology, Kaleb...

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Repair information software adds enhanced wiring diagrams

Mitchell 1 announces the latest release of ProDemand repair information software includes enhanced wiring diagrams featuring intelligent navigation that takes users directly to the specific component diagram -- with the related wires automatically highlighted. This...

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Why two-piece rotors?

Why two-piece rotors?

In response to reader questions on the advantages of two-piece rotors, prompted by ATE's launch of two-piece rotors for Mercedes-Benz applications, Indie Garage reached out to ATE supplier Continental. Nathan Killeen, Product Manager, ATE Brake Systems, Continental...

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Akebono adds eight new ProACT and EURO brake pads

Akebono Brake Corporation has expanded its line of Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pads by eight: three ProACT and five EURO part numbers.  Premium stainless hardware is included in the five parts that require it and four of the EURO kits include...

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KYB launches training for service and auto parts professionals

KYB Americas Corp. introduces the KYB Training Hub. The all new Training Hub features two separate tracks made up of short individual modules with the latest technical and sales training content created specifically for Parts Professionals and Service Professionals....

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