12 Tool And Equipment Manufacturers Earn TechShop Magazine’s 2015 Top 5 Tools Award
TechShop, a Babcox Media brand, has announced the winners of its 2015 Top 5 Tools Award. Only 12 manufacturers were awarded this year’s honor. They are: • Autel • Bosch Automotive Service Solutions • EZ Red • GearWrench • Hennessy – Ammco • Identifix • Matco Tools • Mitchell 1 • Power Probe • Snap-on
WORLDPAC Fantastic Voyage Cruise Takes Customers On An Alaskan Adventure
WORLDPAC’s bi-annual Fantastic Voyage customer cruise event again exceeded expectations by embarking on an Alaskan adventure! More than 1,600 WORLDPAC customers and VIP guests joined an elite group of suppliers and top WORLDPAC sales and management staff for an unforgettable seven day Alaskan voyage alongside soaring bald eagles and migrating humpback whales.
Top 5 Tools: Phillip Craig, His Auto Repair
The country’s top technicians tell you which five automotive tools help them the most.
Top 5 Tools: Justin Mayfield, JT Automotive Repair
Justin Mayfield, owner of JT Automotive Repair in Amity, OR, says his Top 5 automotive tools are: Blue Point 4 oz. Hammer — Making gaskets. GearWrench Flexhead Ratchet Wrenches — Get in tight spots. Snap-on Crimping Tool — Cut and crimp wires. Husky Mini Tool with Bits — Removing temp control actuators. Master Micro
Announcing the Winning Companies of TechShop’s Top 5 Tools Award
TechShop once again brings you the winners of our Top 5 Tools award. This award is voted on by the people who use the tools and equipment every day – you, our readers. Throughout the year, you submit to us what tools and pieces of equipment help you do your job more efficiently and productively. At the end of the year, we tally these submissions and award the companies that are mentioned most with our Top 5 Tool award. This is truly an award judged by our readers.
Top 5 Tools: Bob Beatty, On The Road Again
Bob Beatty, owner On The Road Again Mesa, AZ iATN — Even with 33 years’ experience, I can use the wisdom of 75,000 other techs. Reversible Gearwrenches — For places where an air tool won’t fit, they are almost as fast. Craftsman Cotter Pin Removal Tool — Useful for removing hoses and many
Tool and Equipment Distributors Associates Host 2011 Vendor Meeting
The 17th annual TEDA (Tool and Equipment Distributors Associates) Vendor Advisory Meeting, held June 6-9 at The Hotel at Turf Valley in Ellicott City, MD, provided vendors a great opportunity to meet with distributors one-on-one — inside and outside (on the golf course). This year, according to TEDA President Glen Pratt, the event offered
Top 5 Tools: Rodney Hessler, Al’s Body Shop
Rodney Hessler, owner Al’s Body Shop Billings, MT Sniper Optical Headlamp Aimer — It is so simple to use, it almost aims headlamps by itself. Set of ratcheting GearWrenches — They are compact, and so easy to use in cramped areas where other wrenches won’t fit. Herkules Enclosed Spray Gun Washer — Part of my
Top 5 Tools: Nathan Wolfe, Bob Wolfe Tire and Auto
Nathan Wolfe, technician Bob Wolfe Tire and Auto Pittsburgh, PA
Top 5 Tools: Russell Lacy, Six Star Automotive
Russell Lacy, Technician Six Star Automotive Sandpoint, ID www.sixstarautomotive.net My Top 5 Favorite Automotive Tools: Snap-on Solus Pro & Vantage Pro — For an independent shop servicing all makes and models, there isn’t anything better. Power Probe 3 — Very quick and convenient. Snap-on MG325 3/8” Impact — Small but powerful. I rarely