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title: "Matco Tools - Tool Talk: a Franchise & Tool Blog | Mindy Wiswell"
description: Tool Talk is the official Matco Tools blog. We will be sharing innovative product news, mobile tool franchise tips and tricks as well as cutting-edge insights into the automotive tool industry. Subscribe to learn more
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# Mindy Wiswell

![MicrosoftTeams-image (6)](https://blog.matcotools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(6).png?width=1602&height=426&name=MicrosoftTeams-image%20(6).png)

[![MDMAXFLASH_ProductImage_PrimaryImage](https://blog.matcotools.com/hubfs/MDMAXFLASH_ProductImage_PrimaryImage.jpg) ](https://blog.matcotools.com/vehicle-flashing-101)

#### [VEHICLE FLASH REPROGRAMMING 101](https://blog.matcotools.com/vehicle-flashing-101)

Car Flashing and programming an engine’s computer keeps the vehicle’s engine control modules (ECMs) up-to-date. As what’s under the hood continues to become more complex, technicians need an easy diagnostics tool that lets them enable flashing and...

[Read More](https://blog.matcotools.com/vehicle-flashing-101)

[![MDMAX3_ProductImage_PrimaryImage](https://blog.matcotools.com/hubfs/MDMAX3_ProductImage_PrimaryImage.jpg) ](https://blog.matcotools.com/the-most-powerful-tool-in-the-box-maximus-2.0)

#### [The Most Powerful Scan Tool in the Box: Maximus 3.0](https://blog.matcotools.com/the-most-powerful-tool-in-the-box-maximus-2.0)

A professional, diagnostic scan tool that bridges the gap between diagnosis and repair.

[Read More](https://blog.matcotools.com/the-most-powerful-tool-in-the-box-maximus-2.0)

[![MDMAXFLEX_ProductImage_PrimaryImage](https://blog.matcotools.com/hubfs/MDMAXFLEX_ProductImage_PrimaryImage.jpg) ](https://blog.matcotools.com/matco-just-made-diagnostic-tablets-affordable-introducing-maxme)

#### [MAXFLEX: AFFORDABLE AND FLEXIBLE DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL](https://blog.matcotools.com/matco-just-made-diagnostic-tablets-affordable-introducing-maxme)

A diagnostic scan tool that can flex to fit any technician and budget. The MaxFlex (part number MDMAXFLEX), is a full featured, Android™ based...

[Read More](https://blog.matcotools.com/matco-just-made-diagnostic-tablets-affordable-introducing-maxme)

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