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DECEMBER 2023 CONTENTS
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SP Tools USA distributor Darius Anderson
COVER STORY
18 Hit the lights
Lighting products are a must for every technician, and with the wide
assortment available, it's important to understand the different
types of lighting and which ones are best for specific repairs.
EXCLUSIVE
14 AAPEX/SEMA Editor's Picks
Our editor's top picks for new products that caught
their eye at the 2023 AAPEX and SEMA shows.
PRODUCTS
6 Sneak Peek
Brand new products from Matco Tools, CTA Tools,
Tool Aid, and more.
10 Most Wanted
The top requested products from technicians and shop
owners, based on inquiries from PTEN magazine.
16 In Focus
Taking a closer look at products from VIM Tools
and K-Tool International.
DEPARTMENTS
4 Editor's Note
Out with the old...
24 Diagnostic Tech
Scott Brown discusses the use of PIDs to quickly assess
engine performance operation and how to effectively gather
data during a road test.
42 Tales from the Road
This Cornwell tool distributor secured a large toolbox order
within his first year on the job.
SALES
36 Show Me Your Truck
Shawn Stahle, Mac Tools
38 Go Sell Something
Alan Sipe talks about how to make yourself known to the
decision-makers at your stops, so you're their first call.
40 Driving Sales
Products that will help your bottom line.
38
IN FOCUS:
The GEDORE Thread Reset
Tool, No. KL-0173-602 KA,
repairs damaged threads
without compromising the
wheel stud's strength.
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EVENT WRAP-UP:
MEDCO CEO Kevin
Short discusses new
opportunities for mobile
tool distributors if they're
willing to take the leap.
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PHOTO GALLERY:
In case you missed it,
check out the sights and
scenes from the 2023
SEMA Show.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of december2023
Editor's Note – Out with the old...
Sneak Peek
Most Wanted
AAPEX/SEMA Editor's Picks
In Focus
Cover Story – Hit the lights
Diagnostic Tech – Unlock the power of your diagnostic tools: A guide to performance and driveability analysis
Show Me Your Truck – Getting it done
Go Sell Something – In it to win it
Driving Sales
Tales From the Road – Landing the big sale
Diagnostic Process Supplement/Editors Note – Follow the process
Diagnostic Process Supplement/Essential Tools – A systematic approach to finding the right scan tool
Diagnostic Process Supplement/Essential Tools – Old tools, new tricks
Dianostic Process Supplement/ADAS Effect – Are you calibrating ADAS-equipped vehicles?
Diagnostic Process Supplement/Scan Tool Techniques – A step-by-step guide with expert insights on mastering ADAS tech recalibration
Diagnostic Process Supplement – Products
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december2023 - Editor's Note – Out with the old...
december2023 - 5
december2023 - Sneak Peek
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december2023 - 8
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december2023 - Most Wanted
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december2023 - AAPEX/SEMA Editor's Picks
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december2023 - In Focus
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december2023 - Cover Story – Hit the lights
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december2023 - Diagnostic Tech – Unlock the power of your diagnostic tools: A guide to performance and driveability analysis
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december2023 - Show Me Your Truck – Getting it done
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december2023 - Go Sell Something – In it to win it
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december2023 - Driving Sales
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december2023 - Tales From the Road – Landing the big sale
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december2023 - Diagnostic Process Supplement/Editors Note – Follow the process
december2023 - Diagnostic Process Supplement/Essential Tools – A systematic approach to finding the right scan tool
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december2023 - Diagnostic Process Supplement/Essential Tools – Old tools, new tricks
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december2023 - Dianostic Process Supplement/ADAS Effect – Are you calibrating ADAS-equipped vehicles?
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december2023 - Diagnostic Process Supplement/Scan Tool Techniques – A step-by-step guide with expert insights on mastering ADAS tech recalibration
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december2023 - Diagnostic Process Supplement – Products
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