Nissan vehicles are starting to feature the kind of technology we’ve been waiting for. The next step is dealing with the diagnostic and repair procedures when they turn up at our shops.

How a Seemingly Simple Radiator Replacement Leads to Three Weeks of Technician and Customer Frustrations

Cabriolets have always represented a challenge in car bodies.

Did you ever wonder how things can get so out of hand?

All of us have to be aware of the sensitive nature of the rolling computer complex that represents today’s vehicles.

There’s usually only one big driveability problem that prompted the customer to visit your shop.

Primary complaint: oil leak at the high pressure fuel pump. With a new seal on the pump the engine was very difficult to start and often didn’t or repeatedly stalled.

The Nissan LEAF combines hydraulic braking, regenerative braking, and traditional accelerator technology into one device: the e-Pedal. You’ll have to keep the system calibrated so key components can function together.

In this issue: 2005 Jetta 2.5L PCV/Vacuum Leak • Getting to Know Mr. Mezger, Part 2 • 2009 Tiguan 2.0L Fuel Pressure Error • This Audi Diagnosis Was Bad Timing for All • VW and Audi Ignition Coils • Tips and Tricks with a 2008 Audi A6 3.2L No Crank/No Start

Use pre- and post-repair scanning to learn which Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) are on the vehicle, what fault codes have been stored, and how to avoid a few diagnostic rabbit holes.