Shop Equipment Archives - Import Car
Laying Out Your Shop for ADAS/EV Repairs

With so many vehicles equipped with some form of ADAS, rethinking your electronics layout or plan might be in order.

New, More Comfortable Shop Chair from Vyper

This 100% American-made premium shop chair is designed to be the tough, stable shop chair your body will thank you for.

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Lift Your Shop’s Profit Potential; Align It With Your Goals

When investing in major equipment, such as a lift or alignment machine, quality and efficient service are essential features. This article highlights some of the attributes to keep in mind before your next purchase.

Four Seasons Announces 2-Step Hands-Free Flush Kit Promotion

The flush is one of the most crucial steps following a catastrophic compressor failure. Skipping this step may void compressor warranty and result in a comeback, says Fours Seasons.

Rotary Receives Additional Patent On Trio Three-Stage Lift Arms

Trio Arms feature a proprietary three-stage design in a two-piece package that allows technicians to choose from a wide range of easily adjusted adaptors for any application.

Modern Vehicle Diagnosis And Repair

Even with all these modern tools, techniques and scanners, there are still problems that occur because of previous work performed incorrectly. The difference is how the computers in modern cars interpret incorrect parts or faulty workmanship.

New Torque Tools From Dill Air Controls Make TPMS Installation Easier

The new Dill TPMS Torque Tools are designed to easily install the hex nut on the valve stem. The torque values are pre-set, eliminating the need to adjust a torque wrench before and after install, the company says. According to Dill, using the Torque Tools will save the technician time and minimize the chance of an error during the installation process.

Lincoln Electric Introduces Jessi Combs Women’s Welding Gear Ready-Pak

Lincoln Electric has just added the Jessi Combs Women’s Welding Gear Ready-Pak to its Welding Apparel product group. Female welders no longer need to wrestle with oversized jackets and gloves that don’t fit. The Jessi Combs Women’s Welding Gear Ready-Pak includes all of the essential personal protective equipment that a female professional welder would need.

ALLDATA Boosts Shop Efficiency With VIN Decoder Enhancement

Updates to ALLDATA Repair S3000 and ALLDATA Collision S3500 include a VIN decoder for increased shop productivity and accuracy. Entering the VIN into the system will automatically pull up the year, make, model and engine for the specific vehicle being worked on. This can help save time and frustration and help ensure the technician is working on the correct vehicle-engine combination.

New Snap-on Split Lid Roll Cart: Ideal Mix Of Storage, Mobility And Durability

The new Snap-on KRSC43 Roll Cart has more than 22,000 cubic inches of space so technicians have the tools they need, right where they need them. The unique split top design slides out from the center to provide access to a generous 7-inch deep top compartment to organize large sockets or use as a charging station for power tool batteries.