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Is the Liability in ADAS Calibrations Overblown?

Jason Stahl talks with Nick Dominato of Autobolt on whether the liability factor in ADAS calibrations is overblown and OE vs. aftermarket glass.

The Right ADAS Equipment and Service Info = Productivity and Profit

Sit right down and let us tell you a story about the woebegone body shop that lost a ton of hours and a stash of cash on a simple procedure … all because of not having the right equipment.    It goes a little something like this: a collision repair facility was trying to reset front

Vehicle Electronics Explosion: Do You Know Your DTCs?

Having a thorough and complete understanding of DTCs and how systems are networked together is becoming more and more necessary when repairing vehicles.

Welcome to the New “Under the Radar” ADAS Podcast!

Jason Stahl talks to Chris Gutierrez, vice president of technology and innovation for Protech Automotive Solutions, about how shops are handling ADAS repairs.

TEXA USA Releases TXT MULTIHUB VCI

TEXA USA’s new TXT MULTIHUB is an advanced diagnostics vehicle communication interface that easily adapts to any vehicle connection in the shop or in the field with greater speed and reliability.

Vehicle Calibrations: Patience is a Virtue

You can train someone to use equipment, but experience comes with time — which can try your patience when you’re trying to get vehicles out the door.

Bosch Releases Updates for ADS and ADS X Series Scan Tools

These updates have introduced a “manage photo” feature, allowing techs to launch the camera or upload existing photos to scan reports, special test and calibration reports.

Matco Tools Launches Maximus Flex Pro Scan Tool

Matco Tools has launched the next tool in the Maximus Flex line of diagnostic scan tools, the Maximus Flex Pro.

Autel Releases Remote Expert Peer-to-Peer Platform Nationwide

The Remote Expert platform connects technicians with independent module programmers, automotive diagnosticians and system experts who use the peer-to-peer network to perform needed services remotely.

Bosch Releases 5.0 Software Update for ADS and ADS X Scan Tools 

The update further improves user experience by granting technicians the ability to access Module-Specific Data Stream Items and Special Tests directly from the DTC Results screen.

ADAS Technician or Diagnostics Technician?

What level of skill do you need to service your customers?

Auto Diagnostic Scan Tools Market to Hit $60 Billion by 2030

Reasons for the growth include the growing adoption of connected vehicles and growing malfunctions of sensitive electronic components.