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Stage 1.3 – Online Resources

The easiest way to promote efficiency in your bays is to put the information your techs need right there with them.

Why is this important?

  • Technicians today require data and core competencies in an areas of exponential complexity
  • Technicians require access to OE repair information and procedures in order to perform repairs properly
  • Diagnostic resources and wiring diagrams provide critical information for proper analysis
  • Easy access to OE maintenance information results in authoritative recommendations

Who Provides Solutions?

Repair information / Specifications / Maintenance data

Vehicle Data:

  • NHTSA – Decoding and vehicle information (including partial VINS)
  • NASTF – Complete list of OEM Service Websites, reprogramming info, LSID
  • Google

Additional Resources for Technicians

ASE – Automotive Service Excellence

  • Free Study Guides – that promote certification

Diagnostic Network

  • Free basic accounts. Ideal for networking for both professional and developing techs

Trained By Techs

  • Online training videos from trusted and professional technicians

www.picoauto.com

  • Online waveform library (requires pico scope)
  • Allows Pico scope users to benefit from others experience

Tip:

Many technicians have strong preferences and deep familiarity with multiple online information sources. Since various providers have specific strengths and weaknesses you may wish to subscribe to more than one. If our technicians are more efficient, it is well worth the cost! Talk to your team on their preferences.