For a fleet maintenance operation, heavy-duty operation or for-hire HD service operation, few problems are more disruptive or negatively impact the bottom line more than a no-start event. The equipment is sitting idle, deliveries or other tasks are not being completed and there is a
In the last few weeks, we have worked a major tool show and delivered several sales presentations to large customer sales teams. One thing that struck us was how sticky certain misconceptions are when it comes to battery service equipment and managing vehicle electrical systems.
This month, we’re revisiting and updating an article that covers preventive maintenance charging. In these times, where everything seems so expensive, preventive maintenance charging is a great way to help you get the most from the hard earned dollars you invest in your batteries. We
Written in collaboration with our colleague Tanner Brandt.* This is the third part of what is essentially a 3-part series of articles related to providing vehicle systems with the proper electrical environment to support advanced vehicle systems updates (module reprogramming, module reflashes and ADAS recalibrations).
It has been several months since we did a survey article, gathering worthwhile industry articles and videos related to a specific vehicle service topic in the hopes that we can save you the homework time and provide you with some tips and tricks to make
Written in collaboration with our colleague Tanner Brandt.* A seemingly growing topic here at Clore and with our customers is, “What happens when a vehicle’s system voltage drops when programming/reflashing is in progress?” We often get calls from repair shops and our channel partners asking
Over the years, we have written quite a bit about AGM batteries. That’s for several reasons: 1.) AGM batteries often require different service routines than traditional flooded lead acid batteries, especially when it comes to testing and charging, two topics that are near and dear
Many years ago, we published an article about how much better it is to use a jump starter when you are dealing with a dead battery than booster cables. In the last few weeks, as we have encountered extreme weather here in Kansas City, this
For the holidays, we thought we’d keep things light and spotlight a handful of items for those of you who haven’t finished your shopping yet (like us). Many of us have a serious car enthusiast in our lives, which is something we can both identify
It has been several years since we touched on the topic of Start-Stop Systems in any significant way. These systems have only gained in popularity in that time, as vehicle manufacturers try to squeeze as much efficiency from their systems as possible. While these systems
