Having the right tool policy is important not only to the success of an HVAC company, but also to the success of the technicians who work there. Some in the industry follow the policy of having ...

“Better tools equal more efficient technicians and less warranty calls on newly installed equipment.” These thoughts from Steve Moon, owner, Moon Air Inc. in Elkton, Maryland, summarize the importance ...

When I went through an automotive technical program in 1995, I was given a list of tools I needed. I had the option of buying a reduced-cost kit through the school or getting my own. I opted for a kit ...

Despite overall poor market economics, fleets and repair service centers continue to invest in diagnostic tools and technologies. You're watching CCJs 10 44, a weekly episode that brings you the ...

The pandemic has raised the profile of many groups of workers who previously didn't get much attention, but whose work is critical to the smooth running of society, from keeping supermarket shelves ...

Modern automotive repair now blends mechanical skill with digital precision. Advanced diagnostic tools let technicians quickly identify faults, execute complex resets, and streamline repair workflows.

Mechanics make working on cars look so easy. Unless you're really paying close attention, you'd never guess that there are so many different-sized connectors and bolts on a single vehicle. To add onto ...

In a new paper published in JMIR Human Factors, the researchers found that although health regulator pressure may initially ...

The tools of an automotive technician have evolved way beyond wrenches. A survey conducted by Anyline, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered data-capture software, found 70% of technicians ...

Technicians need to know not only what is expected of them, but also how well they are meeting expectations. A properly structured performance evaluation can do that, but it also can help technicians ...