In this article we’ll cover the components that make up Toyota inverters, how they work, and some failures you might see in your shop. Inverter Block Diagram Inverters solve a fundamental problem with using a battery to power a vehicle. The problem? The best...
May we have your attention please?!… We interrupt your regularly scheduled article full of technical information and case studies to bring you Quick Tech Tips. These tips are designed to save valuable time and energy. You may already be familiar with some of these...
An introduction to the tools and techniques necessary to perform ADAS calibration on Toyota vehicles for radar, cameras, and sonar. Do you repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)? Many independent shops don’t, but why not? Reasons may include complexity, cost...
The flashing lights of the tow truck made my heart sink. The last few vehicles that had been towed in should have gone straight to the salvage yard, not a repair shop. I was relieved when a clean, newer model Toyota Camry came off the back of the flatbed. This Camry...
Aftermarket replacement parts often don’t measure up to the precision and reliability of genuine Toyota replacement parts. We offer some examples of why you should keep your customers’ Toyotas “all Toyota.” JUST ANOTHER DAY EN ROUTE to the office, with the customer’s...
