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Commentary, learning, news and views from TTHQ
Diagnostic Infographic – Relative Compression
We're working on some diagnostic infographics to remind technicians of the tests they can do to perform quick and accurate diagnostics.These fit into out Four Rights of Diagnostics - Measure the right thing, in the right way, at the right time, with the right tool.Let...
Technology ‘rust’ – dealer diagnostics maybe the new MIG.
Dealer Diagnostics May Be The New MIG Welder. The growth in electronic systems, and their integration into the vehicle is causing just as many problems on 5 to 15 year old vehicles just as the dreaded ‘tin-worm’ of yesteryear did. Whereas the MIG welder, some steel...
The ‘4 Rights Of Diagnostics’ Sticker Giveaway.
Please enter your details in the form below to get your free '4 Rights Of Diagnostics' sticker (125mm x 75mm). Once you have the sticker you can enter to win a fantastic OTC test light made famous by Scanner Danner. If you've already got a sticker, you're good to go...
Training News July 2020
This year the training development and assessment team will consist of Master Technician experts
Dealer Diagnostics For The Independent Workshop
Regarding diagnostics, we're often asked which is the 'best' diagnostic scan tool. The answer always begins with 'It depends', because the answer, it depends, does so on several factors. What has become more obvious in recent months, is that the 'dealer diagnostic...
Selling parts cheaper than ‘trade’ – the parts puzzle.
One of the constant themes in discussion amongst the wider trade is the supply of parts. There always seem to be common threads to the conversation, but the biggie is that the parts vendor sell parts directly to private car owners at ‘cheaper than trade’ prices.
Essentials Diagnostic Training
Technical Topics are delighted to have added a range of Essentials Technical Training to their training portfolio.The training, based on feedback from our customers is aimed at technicians wanting to improve their diagnostic and technical skills at a good technical...
Retro-electrification, converting retro Ford to electric power.
Here is a pretty cool conversion of one of Fords finest, A MK1 Cortina. The conversion was carried out by Charged Garage in Australia (https://chargedgarage.com/). Check out their page for more details and information. Tim Harrison runs the car out of Brisbane and...
Dealer Diagnostics For The Independent Workshop
Regarding diagnostics, we're often asked which is the 'best' diagnostic scan tool. The answer always begins with 'It depends', because the answer, it depends, does so on several factors. What has become more obvious in recent months, is that the 'dealer diagnostic...
Pulse Width Modulation
In this short Video, Dan Sullivan talks about the fundamentals of Pulse Width Modulation (or PWM). It's critical to understand PWM as you're sure to come across it whilst you're performing component analysis. The oscilloscope and voltage probe is probably the best...
The Big Day Out – Diagnostic Seminar Sat May 11th Chatham
The Big Day Out South is soon to be upon us. Diagnostic specialists James Dillon, Andy Crook and David Wagstaff will be hosting an audience led diagnostic day in Chatham's historic dockyard. This event is being hosted by Autotechnician magazine and promises to offer...
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