Robert Bosch, LLC is officially launching the 2D version of the Bosch Virtual Garage. The Bosch Virtual Garage was initially launched as a 3D version during the 2015 BoschXperience tour, using […]

Bulbs dim over time, it’s very important to always replace them in pairs!If bulbs are not replaced in pairs, the light output and color will be different on each side […]

Drivers and auto service professionals need to know that headlight bulbs dim over time.Small particles of the tungsten filament break away and deposit themselves onto the inside of the bulb, […]

When installing headlight bulbs, the bulb base or socket must be fully seated into the reflector before turning it to its final installed position. Some headlight bulbs can be locked in […]

Join us for the ARCHIVED Livestream of the 1 hour LiveStream event with instructor Ron Bilyeu. In this “Focus on Ford” class, Ron will discuss Ford Eco-boost technology, turbo charging, and Variable […]

As cars become more advanced with having more computers onboard, we as technicians are realizing that fixing the issue is nothing more than replacing software in the PCM or other […]

Reprogramming and recalibration are terms that are easily mistaken. In this tip Mark clarifies the differences between these two terms and explains the typical situations technicians face when reprogramming and […]

This tip gives you an inside look at a 2015 Chevy Malibu. Bob will take you through the different sensors and modules that make up the start-stop technology that many […]

Fuel trim is based on O2 sensor inputs. The catalytic converter works best at 450 mV = 14.7 to 1. You have 2 different beds in the catalytic converter, part of […]

Graphing the rear O2 sensor can be a very useful approach to determine if the problem is in the engine or another area. Transmission shops love this technique to rule […]

Fort Myers, Florida – In an effort to promote the premiere training event of the year, “Who Killed Dr. Stoichiometric”, taking place at the 2016 AVI Conference alongside AAPEX on November 1, […]

Mode $05 tells you how fast the O2 sensor is switching, a P0420 code is set along with pending code P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. The computer […]

“Beers with Dad” originated in Fort Myers Florida when the Father of Paul Louwers’, CEO at Automotive Video, dad Robert Louwers, had the opportunity to drink beer and network with […]

AVI announces the course line-up for the 2016 AVI Conference to be held in Las Vegas during Industry Week in coordination with AAPEX. Prepare yourself for world class technical training […]

Vision LED lights have significant performance advantages over other aftermarket LED lights: Philips is first to market with LED lights that generate a street legal beam pattern for exterior applications:Vision […]

Today’s Automotive & Heavy Duty Aftermarkets are just slap full of organizations that are known only by the acronyms:  AWDA, AASA, ASA, MEMA, YANG, ACC are just a sampling of […]

Warranties – It is your money that you’re holding hostage   Start the Conversations This is a conversation more than a monologue, what I mean by that is you should […]

While at AAPEX this year, AVI got together with industry professionals to showcase the latest tools and equipment! Mitchell 1 BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY

Identifying Xenon Bulbs The D5S bulb has both the electronic high-voltage starter and ballast integrated into the base. This reduces cost and complexity for car manufacturers. The D5S bulb was […]

Identifying Xenon BulbsThe “R” HID bulbs have a black stripe on the glass capsule to defuse the light and reflect glare. They are used in applications without a projection headlamp. […]

There are nine types of Xenon HID bulbs.

HID bulbs are filled with a Xenon gas mixture inside a center globe chamber.When turned on, high voltage (42V-85V) is applied to the lower and upper electrodes, which creates an […]

Xenon HID headlights are not only much brighter than halogen headlights, they have a whiter “color temperature” that’s closer to the color temperature of daylight.This gives them the blue-white appearance […]

It doesn’t matter if you’ve seen the “same” problem over and over again, when a vehicle comes into your shop, you should always treat a vehicle like it has a […]

Instructor Dave Hobbs will show the difference between key out and key in when it comes to parasitic current draw in reference to battery life. Dave will also walk you […]

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the sudden flow of electricity between two objects caused by contact. Peter Orlando will fill you in on what causes ESD, how to keep yourself safe, […]

The Future of Brake Technology German OEM supplier Siemens is developing new braking technology called electronic wedge brake. This can dramatically reduce stopping distances of vehicles compared to hydraulic brake […]

Antilock Braking Systems Technology We all know today’s automobiles are “super smart,” hence the need for “super smart” technicians. These days, electronic devices control 85 percent of all vehicle functions, […]

2016 AVI Conference @ AAPEX Save The Dates: October 31-November 1st @ the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas AVI conferences attract some of the top technicians in […]

It’s that time of year again! AVI presents you with the hysterical Halloween parody music video with the kind of automotive wit you can only expect to see from AVI. Ed Wood should be proud.

Fort Myers, Florida – AVI is set to offer new customized on site fleet training, for fleet managers, supervisors, and technicians. Our training will come to you! This new fleet training will offer […]

To conserve battery power, these sensors basically “go to sleep”. Karl will cover how to wake them up and reactivate the signals. You may need some type of special activation […]

If a vehicle comes into your shop with the TMPS light on and you attempt to fix it, the light must be off before you release the vehicle or you […]

Mark DeKoster gives you a few tips on to how remove or replace flex lines using a torch to warm up rust in order to break it free. If you’re […]