Snap-On and Autel both compete in the Diagnostic Electrical tools category. Snap-On Tools have been a staple in the toolboxes of everyone from the lube tech to the engine rebuilder since the 1950s. (According to its website) With that being said, it’s not hard to imagine why an auto technician would be skeptical of anything […]
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Williams and Snap-On: Are They the Same? In 2023, it’s pretty common for automotive technicians to look for cheaper versions of the same tools they can find on tool trucks like Snap-On and Matco. Recognizing that internet-based tool companys are stepping up their game and offering better tools that cost less, smart mechanics are ditching […]
There are Three Sets of Angle Head- or “60-30” Wrenches Worth Buying If you aren’t familiar with what angle head wrenches are, be prepared to have your mind blown. Well, maybe that’s an overstatement but it’s true that a lot of mechanics have never used a set of 60-30 or 45-15 angle head wrenches. In […]
Autel IR100 Fits in With Companys Diagnostic Tools Autel tools diagnostic lineup has developed into a formidable competitor to the likes of Snap-On, Launch and Matco Tools. Fairly new to the company’s line of electrical troubleshooting tools is the IR100 thermal imaging inspection camera. With a fierce amount of competition in the automotive diagnostic […]
What is a Coolant Refill and Leak Tester Kit? Before we get into the meat and potato’s of this argument for or against a tool truck version, let’s first talk about what a coolant leak tester and refill kit actually does. Coolant leak testers have been available for years, but vacuum refill kits are a […]
Milwaukee Impact Guns Come in All Different Sizes One of the unique thing about Milwaukee tools’ impact wrenches is they come in all different sizes and versions making it easy for every tech to find the one that’s right for him or her. One is the newest model of the high-torque 2863-20 and another is […]
Which Thermal Imaging Device is Best for Auto Technicians? The difference between a mechanic and an auto technician is often debated heavily. One of the major differences in my opinion comes from the use of technology in order to complete the job. With all due respect to mechanics, and I do mean that because I […]
EV’s Will Soon Make it to Independent Repair Shops With the rapid ascent of the battery electric vehicle in 2023, it’s likely that independent automotive repair shops will soon start to see Tesla, Rivian, Ford and even GM EV’s start to trickle in over the next few years. What started with Elon Musk and the […]
Replacing the Starter in Dodge 3.6 Engine It’s that time again. The wife’s lovely Dodge Grand Caravan strikes again today, leaving us and our four kids stranded with a no-crank, no-start. In the past, it was the alternator that failed and left her stranded. You can read about that experience and learn how to replace […]
Weller Butane Soldering Iron Review A co-worker introduced me to a tool recently that I had never used and it was seriously intriguing. What I’m talking about of course is the Weller Portasol (PN P2KC) butane powered hand-held soldering iron. I might be late to the party in finding this, but I found it and […]