Approaching automotive diagnostics from an agnostic viewpoint allows a technician to gather evidence without bias toward a specific answer. The word agnostic is usually reserved for discussions of religion and the hereafter, but it has a broader meaning of not knowing...
The design and function of this transmission, what goes wrong, and how to diagnose problems. The Volvo TF-80SC transmission was used starting in 2005 in the V8 XC90 all the way through 2016 in most cars that had a 5-cylinder and all that had 6- and 8-cylinder engines....
The history of emission controls like Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valves and their importance in the proper operation of the vehicles using them. Ken Coleman is an ASE Master Technician at Great Falls Auto Repair in Great Falls, Montana who knows a lot about...
In the final episode of our ADAS series, Scott continues his lessons with important information on what you need to do to keep up with the changing automotive technology and why you need to keep your customers informed as well. Scott Brown is the co-owner of Connie...
Research necessary to recognize vehicles equipped with ADAS and find the appropriate service information to identify necessary ADAS system calibration procedures for routine maintenance services such as wheel alignment. Scott Brown is the co-owner of Connie &...
Research necessary to recognize vehicles equipped with ADAS and find the appropriate service information to identify necessary ADAS calibration procedures for routine maintenance services such as wheel alignment. Scott Brown is the co-owner of Connie & Dick’s Auto...
Jordan Hill Jordan Hill is a diagnostic technician with ASE Master Tech and L1 credentials. With over 23 years of experience in the industry, Jordan has worked in several shops and has developed some interesting ideas about how independent repair shops can use some of...
Scott Brown Scott Brown is the co-owner of Connie & Dick’s Auto Service Center in Claremont, California and a well-known trainer in the automotive service industry. He’s also the founder of Diagnostic Network. Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) are now found on...
