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MAY 2020 CONTENTS

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COVER STORY

6

As vehicle batteries and electrical systems continue to
advance, keeping up with charging and testing
equipment is a must.

DEPARTMENTS
4	 Editor's Note

Explore new ways to connect with customers

EXCLUSIVE
18	2020 PTEN Innovation Awards Nominees, Part 1
The Innovation Awards return with 146 new products
introduced last year.

26	 Go Sell Something

*	Schumacher Electric ProSeries 12V Jump Starter
*	Electronic Specialties 70 Pc. Diagnostic Test and Terminal Set
*	Homak Manufacturing CTS (Centralized Tool Storage)
*	Oasis Scientific Vividia ME-610 Joystick Articulation Borescope

32	 Diagnostic Tech

Leverage the data as OBD-II designers intended with scan tools,
code readers, and professional diagnostics.
After a tragic fire, independent tool distributor Sjoerd Royenga
was able to get back on his feet with the help of his suppliers
and loyal customers.

Power and Air Tools

FACEBOOK
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OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF
PROFESSIONAL DISTRIBUTOR

LINKEDIN

Practice feature, advantage, benefit selling ... and create some videos.

38	 Tales from the Road

36	 Driving Sales

linkedin.com/company/
ProfessionalDistributor

Details on brand new products from KNIPEX,
Martin Sprocket & Gear, Ascot, Lisle, and more.
The top requested products from technicians and shop
owners, based on inquiries from PTEN magazine.

28	 In Focus Products

@VehicleSrvcPros

12	 Sneak Peek

16	 Most Wanted

FEATURES

TWITTER

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Running on full charge

Head to
VehicleServicePros.com/
distributors for exclusive
information on how to make
your mobile tool business
better. We feature distributor
profiles on how others like
you handle business, sales
tips, an extensive online
product guide, and video
demonstrations.

Article

Tech Tip

During Tool Fair 2020,
Mac Tools president
Phil Cox talked
about improvements
coming to the
company for both distributors and
their customers. To read more, visit
VehicleServicePros.com/21134633

ProMAXX breaks down
the pros and cons of
welding versus drilling, the
level of experience each
method requires, and the average success rate
with each repair method. To read more, visit
VehicleServicePros.com/21133223

Podcast
Gangolf Feiter, principal and electrical engineer in Germany working on the
secure vehicle interface (SVI) with the International Standards Organization
(ISO), the Auto Care Association, and other organizations, discusses the SVI
and future technologies. To listen to the podcast, visit
VehicleServicePros.com/21131350
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Editor's Note: On the truck and in front of customers
Cover Story: Running on Full Charge
Sneak Peek
Most Wanted
2020 PTEN Innovation Awards Nominees, Part 1
Go Sell Something: Let's improve your demonstration skills
In Focus Products
Diagnostic Tech: Scan tools, code readers, and professional diagnostics
Driving Sales - Power and Air Tools
Tales From the Road: All in this together
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