“The Independent Tool Authority”

 

The pages of PTEN are dedicated to providing "with-what" solutions in the form of new and exclusive tools for automotive repair. Our issues offer the latest information on the newest, most time-saving tools and equipment from all of the industry's best manufacturers and suppliers.

In each issue of PTEN we go to the front lines of automotive repair in publishing a wide range of the latest and greatest tools and equipment. We also recognize the most groundbreaking products with our prestigious Innovation Award. Our panel, comprised of technicians from around the country, offer feedback in identifying products with the most innovative and time-saving qualities, as well as those that will make a positive impact on the automotive repair market and the technicians who will use them.

Our goal is to bring readers exactly what they want, information on the right tools for doing a quality job as efficiently as possible. For a free subscription, visit our website, www.PTEN.com.

 

STAFF

 

Larry M. Greenberger (larry.greenberger@cygnusb2b.com)
Publisher

Larry provides guidance and support for all operations of PTEN, which includes staying up-to-date with the latest tool and equipment offerings for the professional automotive technician. Larry also works hard to ensure PTEN is providing the optimum benefit for both our readers and advertisers by serving as a go-between for both parties.

Brendan Dooley (brendan.dooley@cygnuspub.com)
Editor

Brendan is responsible for assembling product information from throughout the repair industry in order to bring the pages of PTEN to life. This means visits to shops and utilizing contacts from throughout the marketplace to provide information on the newest, best and most relevant tools and equipment for your shop.

Dave Cappert, Technical Editor

Dave combines his years as a technician with the knowledge he has obtained from time with ASE in assembling his regular feature, Diagnostic Pulse. Dave provides technicians with time-saving diagnostic tool tips and troubleshooting strategies for attacking some of the tough problems today's vehicles can present.

Innovation Award Panel

Bruce Lunsford, Instructor
Mooresville, NC

Chuck Svitak, Owner, AutoTech
Boca Raton, FL

Joe Marconi, Owner, Osceola Garage
Baldwin Place, NY

Richard LaChance, President, North Eugene Automotive
Eugene, OR

Glenn Sowley, Service Manger, AutoTech
Boca Raton, FL

Phil Cook, Owner, Carolina Car Care
West End, NC

Dan Walker, Owner, Dan's Auto Center
Oakhurst, CA

Tom Bonfe, Owner, Bonfe's Mechanical
St. Paul, MN

Mike Steptoe, Owner, Reliable Auto Repair
Fort Atkinson, WI