Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Whether discussing secure gateways or access to functions, software, and specifications on newly released vehicles, aftermarket diagnostic product developers such as Autel are always playing catch up to get that OE-only capability in the hands of our users. Autel users need to register their shop and their Autel tools with AutoAuth.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 27, 2024

Although the dust has settled on the VW Diesel gate scandal, the story is still not over for diesel cars that were bought back by VW. You may have noticed that there are a lot of 2009-2015 diesel Jettas, Bugs and Golfs hitting used car lots. TDI VWs were purchased from customers in 2016 and 2017. These 2.0L Timing Belt The 2.0L

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

One company that makes the software used in the scanners saw a near 3,000 percent increase in usage in the period of 2017-2019. License plate scanner usage by law enforcement has exploded in the last decade or so. Even a decade ago, millions of plates were being scanned using the tech. So we must wonder, is law… Read more.

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Auto Mechanic School Edu

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

To say that someone working in the auto industry has the same skills as a software engineer is about the same as saying that a doctor and a teacher have the same skills. And yet, the auto industry is vastly changing as electric cars are becoming more and more common and require less maintenance than traditional cars.

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Alex's Autohaus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In 2017 (Porsche Panamera), and 2020 (Audi models), the second generation 4.0t, designated EA825, replaced it. We’re going to go over the current (2023) best modifications for the EA825 platform, so you have an idea of what you can expect to get out of your car when you are ready to start modifying it. What Cars Use the EA825?

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Alex's Autohaus

AUGUST 27, 2024

BMW X3 Common Problems by Generation The best way to dig into common X3 problems is by generation since the powertrains vary significantly from the early iterations of the car to the latest model. Given the age of these cars, it’s likely the ignition coils have been replaced by more reliable units, but failures are still possible.

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Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

JULY 22, 2022

It’s something that marketers and other industries have been pushing since around 2017. Maybe start small with sharing a few maintenance tips with one of your top technicians, then the next week you can film a tutorial with a car you currently have in the shop. But is that still true? Don’t get caught up in the mistakes.

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