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Technical Focus: Tire Pressure Monitoring System – The Virtual Tire Kick

In the latest Press Release, you'll learn about the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and the correct methods to measure tire pressure, trouble codes, and a TPMS calibration case study on the popular Honda® using an auto scan tool.

Security Link Provides Access to OEM-Secured Vehicles

Vehicle manufacturers are continually developing solutions to ensure the security of vehicle networks, prevent unauthorized access, and mitigate cyber-attacks. One of these solutions involves implementing security measures like the FCA® (Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles) Secured Gateway, which is why Snap-on have created Security Link. Take a look here to learn more

Latest Snap-on Software Upgrade Includes Tesla Vehicle Coverage

With its latest diagnostic software upgrade, Snap-on® introduces coverage for the Tesla® Model S and Model X, further expanding the breadth and depth of manufacturer-level capabilities that shops need to handle today’s new technology.

New APOLLO+ Scan Tool From Snap-on is Fast, Smart, and Focused

The new APOLLO+™ scan tool from Snap-on® is a diagnostic assistant, ready with guidance and capabilities for every repair, from the routine to the mysterious. With Fast-Track® Intelligent Diagnostics troubleshooting, a patented exclusive feature that filters out complexity and presents one filtered workflow, professional technicians have everything they need to get through the job.


Snap-on Technical Focus Articles

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System - The Virtual Tire Kick

TPMS is designed to alert the driver to low tire pressure while the vehicle is traveling as well as when it is stationary. Low pressure is responsible for many accidents and breakdowns. The possibility is greatly increased when a tire has low pressure. Incorrect pressure also has a negative effect on fuel economy, emissions and tire wear.

Electric Vehicles, with a "B"

The article is about electric vehicles, (EV) for short, also known as battery electric vehicles (BEV). The B in BEV defines an all-electric vehicle versus a hybrid. There are now many OEMs with BEV offerings, such as the Audi® e-tron®, BMW® i4®, Cadillac® Lyriq®, Chevrolet® Blazer®, Ford® F-150® Lightning® and Mustang Mach-E®, Hyundai® ioniq®, Kia® EV6®, MG5®, Mini®, Nissan® Leaf®, Polestar® 2, Rivian®, Tesla® and Volkswagen® 1D.3®. Let's drive in!

Park Assist? Self-Parking? Yes, Please!

Take a look into Parking Assistance Systems (PAS) and how sensors, cameras, automated controls work in unison to make parking a vehicle a breeze. We'll go over the history of AFAS, the types of Parking Assist Systems (passive, active, and remote), and share how to diagnose and calibrate ADAS with a Snap-on® scan tool.