Nadine Battah

Cleveland

Editor at TechShop Magazine

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Articles

K Tool KTI-XDDBM10 Wrench Set

6 days ago | shopownermag.com | Nadine Battah

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: The K Tool XD Double Box Universal Spline Wrenches combine power, precision, and versatility. Featuring a patented 90-tooth ratcheting mechanism with a 4° arc swing, reversible function, and 180° flex heads, this set tackles the toughest fasteners—even worn ones. The spline-plus profile grips 6pt, 12pt, square, Torx, and more, while extra-long handles provide superior leverage. Designed for professionals,...
Meet Amit Hiregoudar, May's Student of the Month!

2 weeks ago | tomorrowstechnician.com | Nadine Battah

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Amit Hiregoudar is a senior at Waltham High School in Waltham, Massachusetts, where he excels in the Automotive Technology program. Known for his strong work ethic and natural aptitude for repair, Amit supports his peers in the shop and sets a high standard through his leadership. He’s currently thriving in a co-op position at a local dealership, where he’s earned praise for his professionalism and...
NAPA Auto Parts VP of Auto Care Jason Rainey on Quality over Quantity

1 month ago | tomorrowstechnician.com | Nadine Battah

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: In this episode of DriveTime, Jason Rainey, VP of Auto Care, NAPA Auto Parts, discusses the recent NAPA NOW event and the NAPA Auto Care Center program. He also explains what it takes to become a NAPA Gold-Certified shop. Rainey described the NAPA NOW event as an educational experience. “So, the thing that I really have liked about this event is it’s truly something you just have to experience. I’ve never...
NAPA Auto Parts VP of Auto Care Jason Rainey on Quality over Quantity

1 month ago | brakeandfrontend.com | Nadine Battah

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: In this episode of DriveTime, Jason Rainey, VP of Auto Care, NAPA Auto Parts, discusses the recent NAPA NOW event and the NAPA Auto Care Center program. He also explains what it takes to become a NAPA Gold-Certified shop. Rainey described the NAPA NOW event as an educational experience. “So, the thing that I really have liked about this event is it’s truly something you just have to experience. I’ve never...
EV and ICE Brake Systems Are More Alike Than You Think

1 month ago | brakeandfrontend.com | Nadine Battah

Here in the BendPak Garage Studio at Babcox Media, we’ve talked a lot about EVs—from maintenance to repairs to understanding EV components. However, when it comes to EV brake system service, many of the same repair procedures from internal combustion vehicles (ICE) still apply. You’ve already handled most of these jobs before. Consider EV and ICE brake systems—they share more similarities than you might expect.
2025 Matco Tool Expo: New Tools, Training, and Franchisee Insights

1 month ago | techshopmag.com | Nadine Battah

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Here are some of the wackiest rules you might not have heard about in Driver’s Ed. When pranks went from hurting someone’s pride to hurting people or property, they quickly lost their luster. The Tool Expo was held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN. Matco’s Hex Bit Sockets enable both loosening and tightening of new and damaged Hex fasteners with ease....
How Midas of Richmond Uses Autel Equipment to Boost ADAS Calibration Services

1 month ago | shopownermag.com | Nadine Battah

Midas of Richmond, a six-location shop with nearly three decades of built community trust, is proof that owning the right tools can make all the difference. In its newest location in Churchill, Virginia, co-owner Mark Smith integrated Autel’s latest equipment. This includes the IA900 ADAS calibration frame, an ADAS Bay Max lift, and the MaxiSYS Ultra scan tool.
Thermal Management In New Energy Vehicles

1 month ago | brakeandfrontend.com | Nadine Battah

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Regardless of nameplate, your customers may be driving something they – or you – don’t even understand. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), a type of vehicle which includes Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and hybrids, rely on a thermal management system that is critical for the performance, safety, and longevity of these vehicles. Three key components of the thermal management system – management hoses, electric...
Do I Need That Rotor Screw?

1 month ago | tomorrowstechnician.com | Nadine Battah

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: It’s not often in the automotive world that we talk about a screw as a retaining method. It was sometimes used for trim a long time ago, but not today. Automotive speak for retainers usually means a bolt, clip, or tab. Well, there is one exception. That is the often-misunderstood rotor retaining screw. I say misunderstood because many question if it really needs to be there. Some think they can just leave it...
PRT Releases 18 New Aftermarket Products

1 month ago | brakeandfrontend.com | Nadine Battah

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: PRT announced the latest additions of new aftermarket products to its portfolio of complete strut assemblies and shock absorbers. PRT said the 18 products represent more than 10 million vehicles in new coverage. The company added several significant models to its portfolio. These include the Toyota Yaris, Ford Escape and Volkswagen Touareg. PRT also introduced products for new applications like the 2023...