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In today’s vehicles, there seem to be fault codes available for virtually every monitored system. Because these systems interact with each other, it’s not uncommon to see multiple codes being set. In many cases, diagnostic procedures will indicate whether additional…
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Technicians who have been in the industry for a while may remember when an entire vehicle’s wiring diagram could fit on a printed page or two. Those days are long gone! As you all know, most of the enhancements being…
In the automotive industry, we often see a seasonal increase in consumer spending with the combination of warmer weather and tax refunds, while we see a dip in spending during the colder months. Having this type of trend insight can…
You’ve probably already seen vehicle features like adaptive cruise control, parking assist sensors and blind spot indicators in your auto repair shop. All of these technologies (and many more) fall into the new category of vehicle systems known as ADAS…
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With the complexity of today’s vehicles, TSBs are a big deal. Technicians must know where to look, what to look for and how to determine if the TSB is applicable. Also, as more TSBs are issued, it’s important to be…
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You’re probably seeing more vehicles equipped with features like adaptive cruise control, parking assist sensors and blind spot indicators in your auto repair shop. All of these technologies (and many more) fall into the new category of vehicle systems known as ADAS -- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. But what is ADAS, really?
