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TOPDON announces partnerships with ISN Canada and Importel to expand into Canadian markets

6 days ago | vehicleservicepros.com | Griffin Matis

TOPDON announces partnerships with ISN Canada and Importel to expand into Canadian marketsThe partnerships expand TOPDON's distribution reach to Canada. Photos courtesy of TOPDON/ISNCanadaTOPDON announced its partnership with ISN Canada and Importel to expand the company's distribution network in Canada. TOPDON's complete line of automotive, motorcycle, and outdoor diagnostic products are available for purchase through five distribution centers across the country.
Top 5 VSP.com articles of the week: Tool reviews and a poll on tariffs

6 days ago | vehicleservicepros.com | Griffin Matis

May is finishing up and taking us into June, Automotive Service Professionals Month. Let's take a look at the most popular articles from the last week of May. 5. Poll Results: What’s your take on how tariffs could affect auto parts distribution in the U.S.? Aftermarket Business World asked readers how they felt about the potential impact of the recent tariffs and how they could affect the industry. Check out the final results.
Mitchell 1 brings back "Thank You Thursdays!" sweepstakes for Automotive Service Professionals Month

1 week ago | vehicleservicepros.com | Griffin Matis

Mitchell 1 brings back "Thank You Thursdays!" sweepstakes for Automotive Service Professionals MonthMitchell 1 will give away a $100 gift card each week for six weeks. Photo courtesy of Mitchell 1Mitchell 1 announces that the "Thank You Thursday!" sweepstakes series will be returning for June, Automotive Service Professionals Month. The series will open for entry through June 19, 2025.
Solved: A Jeep Cylinder Misfire

1 week ago | vehicleservicepros.com | Brandon Steckler

Solved: A Jeep Cylinder MisfireA Jeep Wrangler was experiencing intermittent misfires, and our go-to testing was only showing what was functioning properly, instead of indicating what was wrong. The cylinder head was removed, and the valve train was inspected. Cylinder No. 3 exhaust valve had excessive stem-to-guide clearance. This allowed the No. 3 exhaust valve to rock along the seat and created an intermittent sealing issue. The cylinder head requires reconditioning and/or replacement.
Burnout in the workplace

1 week ago | vehicleservicepros.com | Emily Markham

Photo from Ekahardiwito on Adobe Stock How many of you have ever felt burned out by your job? Maybe your work-life balance is getting trounced by work, or perhaps you’re having issues with a customer and only feel dread every time you step on the truck. Or maybe you’re wondering what the heck burnout even is? According to the Mayo Clinic, burnout, specifically job-related burnout, is a type of stress linked to work.
Top 5 VSP.com articles of the week: New diagnostic processes and platforms

1 week ago | vehicleservicepros.com | Griffin Matis

These are the five most clicked-on articles on VehicleServicePros.com for the week of May 19-23, 2025. The expansion will see TOPDON being sold through both traditional wholesalers and mobile tool dealers. In this article, Rick Urso walks us through the need-to-knows of working on hybrid vehicles and how to maximize productivity when working on these vehicles.
The Trainer #160: Performance Evaluation-Part #1 (DC Motors)

2 weeks ago | vehicleservicepros.com | Brandon Steckler

The Trainer #160: Performance Evaluation-Part #1 (DC Motors) This new miniseries is sure to inspire! Learning how the components we see everyday function, and how to test them is the key to diagnostic success! Motor Age Technical Editor, Brandon Steckler is back with the latest episode of “The Trainer!” This is only the first in his 8-part mini-series “System and Component Performance Evaluation.” Join Brandon as he walks you through the process of learning how each individual electrical...
Detecting a Jeep Grand Cherokee's Communication Faults

2 weeks ago | vehicleservicepros.com | Brandon Steckler

I received a call from a good friend of mine named Tony. It seems Tony was faced with a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6L, suffering from communication network faults that would leave the electronically shifted transmission in ‘PARK.’Hip to the knowledge that the transmission is shifted electronically, Tony chose the wise, efficient path of fetching a health report, including a DTC scan for the entire vehicle.
Checking Porsche e-box for water intrusion

2 weeks ago | vehicleservicepros.com | Mike Mavrigian

Photo courtesy of Mitchell 1Inspect for traces of water on the bottom side of the e-box. This bulletin applies to 2019-2022 Porsche Macan vehicles. The vehicle may store faults, including the following:C12085/C1209D (all-wheel drive transfer box)U010000 (transmission electronics...PDK)Photo courtesy of Mitchell 1Look for corroded wire splices. C12002 (various ECUs...no communication with engine electronics control unit DME); U111100 (date bus – fault value received from DME control unit).
Martins announces acquisition of Safety Seal

2 weeks ago | vehicleservicepros.com | Griffin Matis

Photo courtesy of MartinsMartins announced that it acquired tire repair products manufacturer Safety Seal. Safety Seal, which was founded in 1964, developed the first tire repair plug that applied directly to a tire without dismounting it, and the company has supported more than one billion Safety Seal repairs worldwide. The acquisition expands Martins' product portfolio and adds tire repair solutions to its existing umbrella of equipment, tools, balancing products, and storage solutions.