Denso Expands TPMS Coverage
Denso Products and Services Americas Inc. has added 14 new part numbers to its First Time Fit tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensors, increasing its vehicle coverage. The new part numbers are available in the 2017 TPMS Sensor Catalog and give Denso additional coverage for a total of 50 makes. Denso TPMS replacement sensors now
Bartec Hires National Sales Manager
Bartec USA has hired Sean Mackinnon as national sales manager, north. Prior to joining Bartec, Mackinnon worked at the Tire Industry Association as the director of automotive training and development. “Bartec has always operated with the ‘train first, sell second’ philosophy and Sean brings a truckload of experience and knowledge and will be a huge
Winter Tires and TPMS
The time to change to and from summer to winter tires is both a regional and personal decision. Whenever it takes place, a changeover brings with it a need for consumers to make some decisions. The decision to purchase or not purchase a second set of wheels needs to be followed with questions about TPMS
Live at SEMA: TIA Releases 2016 TPMS Chart
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is showing and accepting pre-orders for the newest version of the TPMS Relearn Chart at its booth at this week’s SEMA Show (booth #40069). TIA said the chart, which includes domestic and import vehicles model years 2008-16, serves as a valuable, comprehensive and quick reference guide that technicians can easily
SEMA Pre-Show: Huf Showcasing New TPMS Solution
Huf North America Automotive is launching a new solution for servicing TPMS – the Huf Intellisens App—at the SEMA Show (booth #40044). The Huf Intellisens App allows technicians, with use of either a smartphone or a tablet, and a wireless adapter (HC1000), to diagnose all vehicles and program the Huf Intellisens universal sensors. As a
SEMA Pre-Show: Bartec to Demonstrate Newest TPMS Tool
Bartec USA is expanding its range of products with the new Tech200Pro – which will be demonstrated at SEMA and AAPEX. According to Bartec, the Tech200Pro is the first tool of its kind that has integrated TPMS Sensor testing and activation, with tread depth measurement, and tire pressure checking. A stand alone device, is an
Ateq Hires Marketing Coordinator
Heidi Franklin has joined Ateq TPMS Tools as the company’s newest marketing coordinator. Franklin will be responsible for marketing the aviation, leak testing, and TPMS divisions of Ateq in North America. “Ateq has experienced growth in all divisions of the company and knew it was time to bring on additional resources,” said Sheila Stevens, marketing
Steelman Promo Offers Free Software Updates
Steelman Select TPMS is offering a promotion that provides Bartec Tech400SD or Tech500 users free software update license certificates for up to three years with the purchase the STEELMAN Select 315MHz programmable sensor. The Bartec software update license certificate provides access to all updates for the Tech400SD or TECH500 tools for one-year, two-years or three-years
Huf Launches Intellisens TPMS Sensors
Huf North America Automotive has launched its Intellisens universal sensors with expanded coverage. . “The Intellisens universal sensors are a premium product at a reasonable price,” said John Stratton, aftermarket director for Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Corp. “Along with this product, we also provide an online product finder which makes it simple to
TIA Hosting TPMS Webinar
Tire Industry Association (TIA) will be hosting the free webinar “Stay Up-to-Data with TPMS” on Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. (EDT). According to TIA, the webinar will provide up-to-date information on TPMS diagnostics, OBDII scan tools and indirect TPMS. Shawn Pease, TIA director of automotive tire service, will present the webinar. “We are excited to
Inside Replacement Sensors
To understand any replacement sensor, you have to understand this: Sensors only transmit – they do not receive – when they are on a vehicle. No vehicle asks a sensor, “How’s it going?” The sensor just transmits. The vehicle is looking for a sensor ID number that corresponds with the one programmed into the module,
Bartec Rolls Out Software Update
Bartec USA has released a new tool software update. The new update, Release 54, includes more OBD releasers, an improved batter meter icon, and missing model year 2016 coverage, Bartec said. “Bartec continues to lead the industry in the number of vehicles our tools can relearn through the OBD II port,” said Scot Holloway, Bartec’s
