Technician Articles

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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Vehicle recommendation notebook

Vehicle recommendation notebook

When customers look to replace their vehicles at the end of their useful life, they often look to their independent garage for solid recommendations. The latest J.D. Power Dependability Study may help guide your recommendations. 2019 J.D. POWER DEPENDABILITY STUDY The...

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21 hybrid and electric vehicle tips

21 hybrid and electric vehicle tips

By Craig Van Batenburg, DMM, Automotive Career Development Center (ACDC) Test 12 volt first. Keep at 11.5v all the time (except 12v crank).Look for extra keys in car. Disable 12 volt if not found.Use a factory scan tool and diagnostic software (ACDC recommends...

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MAHLE Motorsport adds Dodge Cummins performance piston kit

MAHLE Motorsport now offers the market’s most comprehensive line of Dodge Cummins diesel performance pistons with the addition of its 6.7L Diesel PowerPak Piston Kit (part #197850313). This kit was developed for diesel drag race and pulling applications for the Dodge...

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