December 2022 - 6

FEATURED
PRODUCTS
TOP 100
2022
We reveal the most sought-after tools
and equipment from 2022. Check out
the first 25 in this issue (on page 34)
and visit the link below to download the
complete list.
VehicleServicePros.com/2022top-100-products
KEYNOTE
SPEAKER
During AAPEX's opening session, Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of
the Auto Care Association (ACA), told the packed room that Right to
Repair was delayed again for the seventh time.
VehicleServicePros.com/21285863
ATD
CERTIFICATION
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
announced its new ADAS Specialist Certification test (L4) to identify
technicians who possess knowledge of the skills required to diagnose,
service, and calibrate ADAS on late model automobiles, SUVs, and
light duty trucks.
VehicleServicePros.com/21285039
TECHNICIAN PROFILE
Lubegard
We talked to Josh Whiteman of George's Shell in Fontana, Calif., about
his rise through the ranks in the automotive industry. Josh was the
runner-up in this year's Best Young Tech awards.
VehicleServicePros.com/21288072
TECHNICAL TRAINING
The complete ACCELERATE training event (all eight hours!) is
now available On-Demand. Shop professionals, educators, and
automotive repair students interested in upping their game when
it comes to diagnostics, solving electrical issues and dealing with
hybrid/EV repairs should visit:
accelerate-conference.com
6 PTEN DECEMBER 2022 www.VehicleServicePros.com
Killer Tools
Bumper Perfect Hole Punch
Extension Kit, No. ART251EX
VehicleServicePros.com/
21277956
RUSTGARD Rust and
Corrosion Preventive Oil
VehicleServicePros.com/
21282302
Vehicle Door Jack Lift,
No. 6557
VehicleServicePros.com/
21279546
Makita
18V LXT Variable
Temperature Heat Gun,
No. XGH02ZK
VehicleServicePros.com/
21271426
http://www.VehicleServicePros.com/21271426 http://www.VehicleServicePros.com/2022-top-100-products http://www.VehicleServicePros.com/21285863 http://www.VehicleServicePros.com/21279546 http://www.VehicleServicePros.com/21285039 http://www.VehicleServicePros.com/21282302 http://www.VehicleServicePros.com/21288072 http://www.VehicleServicePros.com/21277956 http://www.accelerate-conference.com http://www.VehicleServicePros.com

December 2022

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of December 2022

EDITOR'S NOTE
NEW PRODUCTS
TOOL BRIEFING
DIAGNOSTIC TECH
TOOL REVIEWS
CATEGORY SPOTLIGHT
TOP 100 PRODUCTS
SEMA/AAPEX EDITOR'S PICKS
INNOVATION AWARDS PROFILE
SEMA/AAPEX WRAP UP
BIG-TIME BOXES
Diagnosing Progress
Common diagnostics and trends in hybrid and electric vehicles
Diagnosing faults on modern vehicles
The real cause of P0420/P0430 DTCs
How diagnostic tools cut through the ADAS confusion
When the tools become the tutor
Diagnostic products
December 2022 - 1
December 2022 - 2
December 2022 - 3
December 2022 - 4
December 2022 - 5
December 2022 - 6
December 2022 - EDITOR'S NOTE
December 2022 - NEW PRODUCTS
December 2022 - 9
December 2022 - 10
December 2022 - RSC1
December 2022 - RSC2
December 2022 - 11
December 2022 - TOOL BRIEFING
December 2022 - 13
December 2022 - 14
December 2022 - 15
December 2022 - 16
December 2022 - 17
December 2022 - DIAGNOSTIC TECH
December 2022 - 19
December 2022 - 20
December 2022 - 21
December 2022 - TOOL REVIEWS
December 2022 - 23
December 2022 - 24
December 2022 - 25
December 2022 - CATEGORY SPOTLIGHT
December 2022 - 27
December 2022 - 28
December 2022 - 29
December 2022 - 30
December 2022 - 31
December 2022 - TOP 100 PRODUCTS
December 2022 - 33
December 2022 - 34
December 2022 - 35
December 2022 - SEMA/AAPEX EDITOR'S PICKS
December 2022 - 37
December 2022 - INNOVATION AWARDS PROFILE
December 2022 - SEMA/AAPEX WRAP UP
December 2022 - 40
December 2022 - 41
December 2022 - BIG-TIME BOXES
December 2022 - 43
December 2022 - 44
December 2022 - S1
December 2022 - S2
December 2022 - S3
December 2022 - Diagnosing Progress
December 2022 - S5
December 2022 - Common diagnostics and trends in hybrid and electric vehicles
December 2022 - S7
December 2022 - Diagnosing faults on modern vehicles
December 2022 - S9
December 2022 - The real cause of P0420/P0430 DTCs
December 2022 - S11
December 2022 - How diagnostic tools cut through the ADAS confusion
December 2022 - S13
December 2022 - S14
December 2022 - S15
December 2022 - When the tools become the tutor
December 2022 - S17
December 2022 - S18
December 2022 - S19
December 2022 - S20
December 2022 - Diagnostic products
December 2022 - S22
December 2022 - S23
December 2022 - S24
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