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MAYTable of 442016 PTEN INNOVATION AWARD NOMINEES, PART 1 See all of the nominees in the first round of this year's Innovation Awards program, featuring new and innovative products introduced throughout last year. 10FEATURED NEW PRODUCTS Check out new tools from Autel, Motorvac, Portacool and AE Tools & Computers. Then, read about all the other new products, beginning on page 11. 50TOOL BRIEFING A diagnosis of a shorted electrical circuit reveals two issues: a short in a trailer circuit, and battery drain caused by the brake control relay. 54TOP 10 TOOLS A professor of automotive mechanics technology at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, Calif., Brian Noel shares his top tools for the shop. Tool companies on his list include Snap-on, GearWrench, Matco Tools, Yukon, Lisle Corporation, Ingersoll Rand and Streamlight. 56TOOL REVIEWS Our review panel gives feedback on the following tools: • SP Tools Dodge Harmonic Damper Pulley Puller • SP Air 3/8" Air Ratchet • IPA Relay Bypass Switch Kit with Amp Loop 59DIAGNOSTIC TOOL REVIEW Technicians give their takes on diagnostic tools. This month: • Hickok/Waekon Secondary Ignition Pickup 4 PTEN MAY 2016 VehicleServicePros.com Departments 8 EDITOR'S NOTE A look at the five technology trends of the modern vehicle, and how they'll affect the automotive aftermarket in the years to come. 60 CATEGORY SPOTLIGHT This month's section features product information and user tips on diagnostic test equipment. In addition to product details, this section features links to product video demos, tech tips and more. 65 MARKETPLACE 66 BIG-TIME BOXES Owner: Eric Magana Shop: Auto Doctor Location: San Leandro, Calif. Features Contents 61 In the Next Issue Check out round two of the PTEN Innovation Awards nominees. 50 66 Exclusive 2016 INNOVATION AWARDS NOMINEES On Our Cover Autel MaxiSYS MS906TS Complete TPMS & Diagnostic Tablet 54 56 32


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