AUGUST 2023 CONTENTS 6 11 24 Depending on the shop size, multiple TPMS tools may be necessary. COVER STORY 24 Turning up the pressure Insights on the different levels of TPMS tools available and factors technicians/shop owners should consider before purchasing their next tool. EXCLUSIVE 12 Innovation Awards Our panel of independent judges selected the top tools and equipment in 26 categories this year. PRODUCTS 6 Sneak Peek Brand new products from TOPDON, Grey Pneumatic, GEDORE, and more. 10 Most Wanted The top requested products from technicians and shop owners, based on inquiries from PTEN magazine. 22 In Focus Taking a closer look at products from CTA Tools and Mac Tools. DEPARTMENTS 4 Editor's Note Stock up! 32 Diagnostic Tech Scott Brown takes a deep dive into the benefits of shop management and service information systems. 42 Tales from the Road A tumultuous Christmas jumpstarted this distributor's journey into tool distribution. SALES 36 Show Me Your Truck Shaun Arcand and Pat Burns, Mac Tools 38 Go Sell Something Alan Sipe talks about the problems with prequalifying your customers. 40 Driving Sales Products that will help your bottom line. 37 VIDEO: At the Mac Tools Fair, we chatted with Ruben Meyer about why he became a tool distributor. VEHICLESERVICEPROS.COM/53064085 BLOG: As a tool distributor, it's important to understand what a franchise is and what it means to you. VEHICLESERVICEPROS.COM/53065451 ARTICLE: Your favorite Show Me Your Truck articles of 2023 so far. Which one did you like best? VEHICLESERVICEPROS.COM/53065039 FACEBOOK facebook.com/ ProfessionalDistributor LINKEDIN linkedin.com/company/ ProfessionalDistributor INSTAGRAM @PTENMagazine YOUTUBE PTEN (Professional Tool & Equipment News) Professional Distributor I August 2023 I VehicleServicePros.com 3http://www.vehicleservicepros.com http://www.VEHICLESERVICEPROS.COM/53065039 http://www.VEHICLESERVICEPROS.COM/53065451 http://www.VEHICLESERVICEPROS.COM/53064085 https://www.instagram.com/ptenmagazine/ https://www.youtube.com/@vehicleservicepros http://www.facebook.com/ProfessionalDistributor https://www.linkedin.com/company/professional-distributor/?viewAsMember=true http://www.VehicleServicePros.com