DECEMBER CONTENTS
4 PTEN DECEMBER 2017 VehicleServicePros.com
8 EDITOR'S NOTE
Let’s talk about what’s new in the
automotive aftermarket, and share
what we know.
68 CATEGORY SPOTLIGHT
This month’s section features
product information and user tips
on power tools and air tools. In
addition to product details, this
section features links to product
video demos, reviews and more.
73 MARKETPLACE
74 BIG-TIME BOXES
Owner: Evan Smith
Shop: Schlumberger
Technology Group
Location: Platteville, Colo.
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We’ll kick off 2018 by covering the
seasonal topic of air conditioning
systems in the February Tool
Briefing article.
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UV Multi-Colored Fluid
Dye Kit, No. TP-8692 by
Tracerline
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FEATURES
DEPARTMENTS
ON OUR COVER
IN THE NEXT ISSUE
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EXCLUSIVE
36AAPEX/SEMA
EDITOR’S PICKS
Our editorial staff got the scoop
on a number of products released
during the AAPEX and SEMA
shows. Check out some of the latest
and most innovative tool product
offerings.
54 2017 TOP 100
PRODUCTS
Every year we determine the list
of most requested products in the
pages of PTEN. Here, we feature the
top 25 products.
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10FEATURED
NEW PRODUCTS
Check out the new tools from
Tracerline, Audatex, Portacool and
Hansen Global. Then, read about all
the other new products, beginning
on page 11.
58TOOL BRIEFING
It's easy to get
complacent with routine repairs, but
there are always going to be unique
circumstances that come up.
62TOP 10 TOOLS
John Lemberger, owner
of Paul’s Certified Auto Repair, LLC
in Sussex, WI shares his go-to tools.
64TOOL REVIEWS
Our review panel gives
feedback on the following tools:
• Cal-Van Tools Universal Caliper
Turn and Push-Back Tool
• Powerbuilt 8-pc 1/4” and 3/8” Drive
Zeon Socket Set
• Clore Jump-N-Carry 12 Volt Jump
Starter and Power Supply
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