Tesla Model 3 TPMS Service
One of the first items to be replaced on any Tesla model are the tires. This is due to tire wear from the instant torque of the electric motor. When replacing the tires, you will have to service the TPMS sensors. Tesla has used Baolong (from 2012 to 2014), Continental (from 2014 to 2020 )
ADAS Calibration: Sensor Operation & Calibration Myths
Do you know what happens during an ADAS calibration? Or why it is a must with today’s high-tech vehicles? Many shops and technicians can come up with multiple reasons why they don’t want to perform ADAS calibrations or invest in the equipment. But, chances are, it’s because they don’t understand what happens during an ADAS
CV Joint Replacement Tips
Constant-velocity (CV) joints have been around since the 1980s when front-wheel drive (FWD) came into widespread use. Although some rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles also use CV joints, most are found on FWD cars and minivans. CV joints are used instead of U-joints because they allow the joint to bend at a
The Brake Pad Copper Controversy
The controversy around copper in brake pads actually started with fish. If you’ve knit your eyebrows together confused, let me explain: Fish find their way to their homes through smell. Over time, biologists realized that copper in the water could short circuit this critical sense fish used to find home. Then, they started to look
The Evolution of Battery, Starting System & Diagnostic Tools
When we talk about battery, charging and starting system diagnostics, while it’s true there are certain aspects of it that have always been the same due to fundamental electronic principles, in the realm of tools, however, everything has changed. Electronics, along with charging and starting system technology, have advanced so dramatically over the last 20
Replacing Rubber, Snap-In TPMS Valves During Tire Service
Over the past several years, many vehicle manufacturers have started moving away from aluminum clamp-in valve stems and switching to rubber snap-in valve stems instead. The main reason for this switch is that aluminum clamp-in stems are more susceptible to corrosion than their rubber counterparts; especially in certain climates and locations where the valve stem
The Costly TPMS Mistake You Don’t Want to Make
Programmable TPMS sensors revolutionized TPMS. They are a huge benefit to shops looking to increase inventory turns and are a saving grace during these times of extreme part proliferation. However, a very common and costly mistake at the shop level is confusing “programming” a sensor with to “relearning” the vehicle. Programming does not equal relearning.
TPMS Diagnostic Strategy and Checks
One of the diagnostic mantras preached by service experts today is “test before you touch.” You should always use a TPMS tool to activate and check the response signal from each tire pressure sensor in each wheel before you do anything else. This will tell you: Whether or not each sensor is capable of generating
Charging for TPMS Service
Like any other product or service, charging for a TPMS service can be a bit of a science. You really want to consider three things: the product(s) you want to offer, the service(s) you want to provide, and depending on the answers to those two questions, your brand positioning in the market. Let’s dive into
Mobile Tire Scanning Looks to Streamline Vehicle Inspections
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), tire failures are to blame for approximately 11,000 vehicle crashes per year. That’s why it’s necessary for automotive and tire companies to remove dangerous, defective tires from circulation. In order to do so, they must have the ability to inspect tires quickly and accurately. Tire dealers
Easier Volkswagen TPMS Service
TPMS relearns can be some of the most time-consuming relearns if you don’t follow the necessary procedures.
How Often is Lift Maintenance Needed?
Here’s the minimum you should do monthly for most two-post and four-post lifts.
