Many thanks to Miles Wada, a fellow IATN member who originally wrote this progam for Standard Motor Products. With his permission, it is now only available here on AutoServiceTech.com Thanks, Miles!
There are a number of trade publications out there, and I admit I'm biased, but MotorAge has been around a long time and has a staff committed to the auto repair industry...that means you! Check them out at:
Are you a professional automotive technician? Want to interact with thousands of people like you around the world? This site is a must for today's auto repair professional.
This guy really got me started on using a labscope for auto repair and diagnostics, and I personally think he is one of the best. Check out his site, and follow the discussions in his forums, and you'll learn alot!
This is home to John Thompson, the creator of the "ACE Misfire Detector" progam that, when used with the PICO automotive scope, can be a real time saver in isolating and solving misfire faults. And that's not all...
Craig Van Batenburg is an internationally known hybrid trainer, and owner of ACDC. Visit his site for information on getting the training you need to be "hybrid ready".
A Great Source for Diagnostic Equipment of All Types
Best known as AES and for the original software, AESWave, this site has grown a lot. And they offer a lot...from scan tools, scopes, accessories, training material...too much for me to list here. So go there:
Sometimes you need factory service information to repair that car in your bay. Here is where you can find it. Some sites have free access, others charge a nominal fee.
Want to see if that car you just bought has any recalls on it?
Then log in to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration site, follow the prompts and see. If you find any recalls listed, contact your local dealer to see if they have been completed or not.
If so, you have to visit this site...then you need to join up! This is the organization that provides 609 certification for any tech wanted to do AC work. But that's not all...they provide training, resources, regulatory lobbying, testing, and more. They are the Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide. You'll find them at:
A fairly recent addition to the online magazine scene, AutoFixWorld offers technical information and resources from the nation's top sources. Bookmark this site and make it a "must read" monthly to keep up with today's changing technology.
