MAHLE Service Solutions Introduces SmartACX Smartphone Application
The SmartACX Smartphone App allows a technician to remotely view the values and status of the Kia ArcticPRO ACX1299 A/C machine while it is in use for vehicle service.
Standard Motor Products Announces TechSmart ‘Show Us Your Shop’ Contest
Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP) has announced the start of its TechSmart “Show Us Your Shop” contest. Running until Oct. 31, the contest gives automotive technicians and DIYers the chance to win $100 and have their shops shown across the country. To enter, contestants must take a photo of their shop, post it to Instagram
Standard Motor Products Announces ‘Work Smarter, Not Harder’ Giveaway
Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP) announced the start of its Standard Pro Training “Work Smarter, Not Harder” giveaway. Running until July 31, the promotion will award 100 participants with a one-year subscription to Standard’s Pro Training On-Demand platform. In addition to the subscription, 15 lucky winners will receive a Microsoft Surface 3 Tablet so they
Associated Equipment Announces New Smart Battery Chargers
Associated Equipment Corporation (AEC) announces a new and improved line of portable automotive smart bench chargers under the ATEC brand. “Our new smart bench charger line is capable of charging all battery types, including AGM and Gel to provide a more competitive product for today’s market,” stated Kimberly Cottle, President and CEO of Associated Equipment.
Volvo To Offer Smartphone App To Replace Car Keys By 2017
Volvo customers will be offered an application for their mobile phones to replace the physical key with a digital key. The innovative Bluetooth-enabled digital key technology will offer Volvo customers far more flexibility, enabling them to benefit from entirely new ways to use and share cars.
MAHLE Service Solutions To Showcase New ‘SMART A/C’ Technology At MACS 2016
Located at MACS booth No. 317, the MAHLE Service Solutions display will highlight many of the company’s equipment offerings, including new and different models with updated features and benefits to users. The ArcticPRO ACX1185 A/C service machine for vehicles that use R134a refrigerant, and the ArcticPRO ACX1285 machine for vehicles using the new R1234YF refrigerant,
Standard Motor Products Releases 220 New Parts From TechSmart Brand
Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP) has announced the addition of 220 new part numbers to its TechSmart line. The release increases new coverage through 2015 for an additional 118 million vehicles in operation (VIO). TechSmart continued to expand its electronic throttle body category by adding 50 new parts. In total, TechSmart’s line now features more
AASA Know Your Parts Launches New Tech Hotline For Smart Phones At AAPEX
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Know Your Parts campaign is launching a new resource for service professionals during AAPEX: the Know Your Parts “Tech Hotline Directory” for smart phones. “This new ‘web app’ will give technicians a single source to access our supplier’s technical support lines with the touch of a finger,” said Bill
GoTech Diagnostic Solution From Wells Transforms Smartphones, Tablets Into OBDII Scan Tools
Wells Vehicle Electronics recently unveiled an innovative automotive diagnostic solution that transforms consumers’ Bluetooth-enabled smartphones and tablets into an OBDII scan tool. The GoTech Mobile OBDII Diagnostic Tool, which can been seen in the company’s booth (No. 1833) at this week’s Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, enables do-it-yourselfers to diagnose powertrain trouble
Launch Tech Introduces Smartphone OBD II Diagnostic Tool
Launch Tech recently launched its EasyDiag 2.0 diagnostic tool. The program turns any Apple or Android smart device into an OBD II diagnostic tool. This professional tool offers full system coverage on your phone or tablet for reading and clearing codes, as well as Graphing Enhanced Live Data from all models and all modules on