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MARCH CONTENTS
FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

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8 EDITOR'S NOTE

FEATURED
NEW PRODUCTS

Prepare your shop for the spring
rush with the right A/C service tools,
equipment, and knowledge.

Check out the new tools from
Thinkcar, Lang Tools, Hofmann,
and Dent Fix Equipment. Then,
read about all the other new
products beginning on page 11.

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38 DIAGNOSTIC TECH

A look at the current state of TPMS
and the components, tools, and
knowledge used to service this
important safety system.

TOOL BRIEFING

Solving a stubborn
A/C issue by thinking outside
the (ice)box.

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11

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42 CATEGORY SPOTLIGHT

This month's section features product
information and user tips on Battery
and Electrical Service. In addition
to product details, this section
features links to related online
exclusive content.

DIAGNOSTIC
TOOL REVIEW

Our review panel gives feedback on
the following diagnostic tool:
*	Opus IVS DrivePro ES

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49 MARKETPLACE

TOOL REVIEWS

Our review panel gives
feedback on the following tools:
*	Beta Tools 3/8" Drive
Reversible Ratchet
*	Mastercool Commander2000
Fully Automatic R134a
RRR Machine

50 B IG-TIME BOXES
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Owner: Rick Urso
Shop: High Tech
Auto Specialists
Location: Oaklawn, Illinois

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ON OUR COVER
ThinkTool by Thinkcar

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IN THE NEXT ISSUE
Check out our fifth annual report
on the automotive aftermarket.
The 2020 Aftermarket Profile
covers tool and equipment
purchasing trends for shops
and technicians.

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4

PTEN

MARCH 2020

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Professional_Tool_And_Equipment_News_March_2020

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Professional_Tool_And_Equipment_News_March_2020

Editor's Note
Featured New Products
Tool Briefing
Diagnostic Tool Review
Tool Reviews
Diagnostic Tech
Category Spotlight
Marketplace
Big-Time Boxes
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Professional_Tool_And_Equipment_News_March_2020 - Tool Briefing
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Professional_Tool_And_Equipment_News_March_2020 - Diagnostic Tool Review
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