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Implementing ADAS in the Real World

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) deliver unprecedented levels of safety to vehicle operation, providing enhancements such as emergency braking, lane keeping assistance, blind spot alerts and more. ADAS-equipped vehicles are now hitting the aftermarket with critical mass, causing more and more shops to have to

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Charging System Diagnostics and Repair

Diagnosing modern vehicle charging systems is no easy task. As Albin Moore pointed out in a guest article several years ago, the days of checking alternator voltage output by confirming it within a predetermined window are mostly over. As smart charging systems have become the

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Providing Power for Module Reprogramming

When it comes to module reprogramming, there is so much information out there for busy shops and technicians to keep up with. Even if you confine your focus to just the power requirements related to module reprogramming, it can still be overwhelming. Different OEs call

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Jump Starting – How to Make it Safe and Effective

As we approach the fall and winter season, where jump starting instances increase considerably, we thought that now is a great time to revisit the key things to remember for effective jump starting while also reminding everyone about the importance of safety. Following these steps

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AGM Batteries – What You Need to Know

We have written about the AGM battery on several previous occasions, first introducing it to our audience when very few new vehicles were equipped with them, then addressing some of the unique service aspects of the AGM battery versus the traditional flooded lead acid battery.

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ADAS – Latest Resources and Developments

If there is a hot topic when it comes to aftermarket vehicle service in 2020/2021, it has to be ADAS. ADAS, which stands for Advanced Driver Assist(ance) Systems, is a suite of automated enhancements designed to improve the safety of vehicle operation. This can include

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Augmented Reality Coming to a Shop Near You

As a society, we have been hearing for many years about augmented reality and how it might impact real world applications beyond gaming and other exclusively tech-focused endeavors. We have heard all the buzz about Oculus (Facebook), Google Glass, Microsoft HoloLens and many others. It

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Taking Your Diagnostic Game Plan to the Next Level

When it comes to service and repair on today’s advanced vehicles, it is critical to formulate and constantly refine your diagnostic game plan. Vehicle technology is increasingly complex. A logical, consistent diagnostic process that utilizes the key tools at your disposal can be the difference

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