Until very recently, advances in tire technology concentrated on the rubber, tread, and the radial metal used in the structure of the tire Over the past twenty years, the humble tire has come a long way, but one thing remained constant

Giving your vehicle workshop clients the best service possible means ensuring that when every car leaves the shop it is like new When you do a good job, customers will return again and again, so the better each car drives, the more satisfied your customers will be

An impact wrench is a tool designed to allow mechanics to apply high amounts of torque to a nut and bolt fastening in order to loosen or tighten the fastening with a minimum of effort Impact wrenches have traditionally required a connection to an air supply in order to generate the necessary power required to apply the necessary force to tighten and loosen nuts properly

One of the best tools for cutting metal is a plasma cutter It is effective and convenient to use, and thanks to the latest technology being applied in the area, it is now possible to cut metal with almost laser precision

If there is one item that can quickly build up in any auto shop storage area, it is used oil filters At almost every service that you carry out on a vehicle, it is necessary to remove and replace the oil filter; meaning that your stock of used ones can build up very quickly indeed – unless you get an oil filter crusher

Perhaps the tool that is most required by all workshops that are serious about carrying out repairs on a wide variety of vehicles is the standard transmission jack These flexible and versatile lifting systems have many uses, and are essential for a wide range of different repair and servicing jobs

The Power Probe 3 is the latest iteration of one of the most popular automotive tools on the market What started out as a basic circuit tester, and won fans for its simple to use design and rock solid reliability has become one of the most advanced products of its type that is currently available, and now includes a number of additional features that will make it even more useful than ever before

One of the most important considerations for any auto repair shop is the handling and treatment of toxic chemicals such as chemical solvents, paints, and coolants It is vital under US Law that certain chemicals be properly treated and there are severe penalties that can be imposed by the EPA for failure to properly handle toxic materials

Modern antifreeze recycling equipment can turn old worn out coolant into “like new” condition using a process of chemicals and filtration In today’s environmentally conscious society, recycling and the conservation of resources is foremost on most people’s minds

In its most simple form, a die grinder is simply a handheld air tool which holds a grinding stone on an axle, and spins it at high speed in order to clean or smooth small areas with a high level of accuracy Die grinders use compressed air to drive their rotation, and have a great deal of control that allows them to apply a different amount of pressure depending on the job being carried out