New Tools From OTC Assist Technicians With Underhood And Suspension Service
OTC has announced two new tools to assist technicians in expediting the removal and replacement process of tie rods, ball joints and retaining clips.
OTC Introduces Weather Pack Ratcheting Crimper Kit And OBD II Scan Tool With Brake And Steering Angle Resets
The 3210 OBD II scan tool includes CodeConnect, ABS and Airbag coverage with more than 26 million top reported fixes available through CodeConnect. Capabilities include brake service, steering service, oil and battery resets, and BMW brake pad sensor resets.
OTC Tools Launches New Flexible Hose Clamp Pliers With Memory
The tool allows technicians to access hard-to-reach areas, including the often-tedious flat type hose clamps with less frustration. The memory cable can be bent and positioned, retaining its shape, to reach around and underneath hoses to remove clamps.
OTC Encore Update Includes New 2015 Vehicle Coverage
OTC, a Bosch Automotive Service Solutions brand, has released the latest Encore diagnostics software update with new coverage for most Asian and domestic 2015 model year vehicles, expanded coverage for late-model vehicles and more than 3,000 special tests. The latest diagnostics update, version 2.5.0.8, also focuses on user experience, making the tool more intuitive while strengthening speed and functionality.
OTC Offering Technicians A Chance At ‘Ultimate Diagnostics For Life’ Package At SEMA 2015
OTC will be offering technicians a chance to win the “Ultimate Diagnostics for Life” package at SEMA this year at booth No. 16007 at the Westgate Hall in Las Vegas. Part of the nationwide Technician Challenge, technicians will compete for a chance to win the package, which includes an OTC Encore kit and lifetime hardware
OTC Announces ‘Diagnostics For Life’ Program
OTC has launched the “Diagnostics for Life” program and new Bravo 2.0 software in North America for the Encore diagnostic tool. The new program provides a lifetime warranty on hardware, expanded technical service hours and a software overhaul. According to OTC, these efforts were based on direct Encore owner feedback. The software update, Bravo 2.0, is
OTC Encore Scan Tool Adds Heavy-Duty Scan, Bluetooth Tire Pressure Reset Capabilities In North America
Expanding on its position in the industry created by its integrated scan tool for the Android platform, the OTC Encore brand has added compatibility with OTC’s 3834T Tire Pressure Reset (TPR) tool and the OTC 3895-07 HD standard starter kit, covering Class 4-8 heavy-duty (HD) vehicles. The software update, version 1.3.1.14, is available now. “When
OTC Releases Smart Battery Tester
OTC has launched the 3200 Smart Battery Tester, offering near-instant battery, charging and starting system test results with a technician’s iOS or Android device. The tester clips onto a battery’s terminals and provides battery voltage and cold cranking amps (CCA) on-screen, and also displays a QR code. Using the OTC 3200 app and a smart
OTC To Host Webinar On Diagnostic Tools, Give Away Encore Diagnostic System
With a variety of scan tools on the market in a wide range of prices, choosing the right tool can help enhance a technician’s productivity and save money. Choosing the wrong tool, however, can be a costly investment that a tech may never fully realize. To help make the right purchase, OTC will host a free webinar for North America on Thursday, February 27 at 7 p.m. EST to answer questions and help technicians decide what level of scan tool is best for them.