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Professional automotive forum for discussion of automotive tools, equipment and products. Although product representatives for tool & equipment companies do participate in a helpful way, this forum (like all areas of iATN) does not permit any advertising, so the discussion that takes place is by and for the users of the products. Discussion of special tool uses, solutions, and best practices. This forum is for experienced automotive repair professionals only, membership required.

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Recent Automotive Discussions in the Automotive Tool & Equipment Forum

Air bag removal tools?
03/31/2026 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
Hi Folks, Last couple of clock spring replacements the air bags have been tough releasing but did come off eventually. Enter today a 2015 Tiguan that refuses to release. The service info just shows using a screw drive and turning it to release it. Multipl...
Best scann tool fpr mercedes
03/25/2026 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
Hi guys, without getting the factory scanner for Mercedes, we are looking to get a scanner that is capable of performing coding on Mercedes and European cars. We already have the Launch throttle 5, it wont code a rear sam on a 17 c class car. Also having ...
AC LEAK detector nightmare
03/19/2026 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
What leak detectors do you guys use? im looking for input! I've spent 2-3000 dollars on detectors and im fed up currently have the snapon that i have to send off for rebuild every year it seems im done with them very frustrated. The klein seems to draw my...
What brand latex powder-free disposable gloves are you using
03/09/2026 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
I been using Microflex DiamondGrip for over 20 year but their prices have kept going up recently to over $15 a box of 100. Anybody use anything cheaper? I found MicroDerm gloves from a dental supply house for $6.35 with free shipping for 10 boxes....
drill bits
03/08/2026 in the Tool & Equipment Forum
Who makes a good drill bit. I have always used Hanson HS and liked them. I am having a hard time finding them anyywhere. I have tried some HF in the past and they are underwhelmong .

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