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

Topics: Diagnostics, Efficiency, Faster, Features, Maximus 2.0, Productivity, Scan Tool, Tablet, Tool Talk, bi-directional scan tool, scanner, MDMAX2, OBDII, Maximus 3.0, mdmax3, diagnostic

A diagnostic scan tool that can flex to fit any technician and budget.

The MaxFlex (part number MDMAXFLEX), is a full featured, Android™ based diagnostic tablet that was designed for pure flexibility to meet the needs of all technicians and budgets in the professional automotive industry.

Matco's MaxFlex Diagnostic Scan Tablet

Topics: Automotive, Cars, Diagnostics, maxME, Pay-as-you-go, Scan Tool, Software, Subscription, Tablet, Tool Talk, Tools, bi-directional scan tool, scanner, OBDII, maxflex

Owning a franchise brings about responsibility and accountability. Depending on the type of franchise you choose to get into, you can be looking at upwards of hundreds of thousands of dollars to start one. On the other hand, other franchise opportunities within the tool & equipment niche brings a more realistic view for a person who wants to start a low-cost franchise.

Topics: Automotive tools franchise, Mobile Franchise, Mobile Tool Franchise, Own a franchise, Tool Franchise, automotive franchise, matco franchise cost, matco tools franchise startup cost, franchise with low startup costs, good debt, bad debt, net worth

After leaving the service, many military personnel are faced with the same question:

What should I do for a career now?

Topics: Buy a franchise, Franchise, Franchisee, Franchisor, automotive franchise, veteran franchise opportunity, franchise opportunities for veterans, franchise ownership salary, individual, small business, veteran franchise, best veteran franchise, low cost franchises for veterans

There are many franchise costs involved with buying a franchise and it can be confusing.

When you buy a franchise, you are getting an established brand with a proven business model that provides sales and marketing collateral. Below we explain the difference between cost to start a franchise vs total investment for a mobile tool truck franchise.

Topics: Automotive tools franchise, Mobile Franchise, Mobile Tool Franchise, Own a franchise, Tool Franchise, automotive franchise, matco franchise cost, matco tools franchise startup cost, franchise with low startup costs

READY TO MAKE A CAREER CHANGE? 

Matco Tools Offers an Opportunity to Own Your Own Tool Franchise.

Topics: Automotive, Automotive Tool Franchise, Automotive tools franchise, Buy a franchise, Distributor, Franchise, Matco Distributor, Mechanic, Mobile Franchise, Mobile Tool Franchise, Own a franchise, Route, Tool Franchise

Matco’s Stubby Impact Wrench is small, powerful and exactly what you need to get the job done.

Turn heads in the shop when you bust out your new ½” Stubby Impact Wrench (MT2765) and get to work. Wondering why you should add this new impact wrench to your tool collection? Keep reading.

Topics: Air Tools, Automotive, Cars, Impact Wrench, Matco Tools, MT2760, New Tools, Power, Technician, Tool Talk, Tools, Torque

More Torque. More Benefits. Longer Life.

We know that being a technician can be messy and leaving the shop at the end of the day means dirty hands covered in oil and grease. Washing your hands between every job isn’t a possibility, so you need tools that are strong, durable and won’t slip out of your hands. Matco’s Top Torque II screwdrivers give you the grip you need when you need it most.

Topics: Durable, grip, handles, Mechanic, Power, screwdrivers, Shop Use, steel, Strength, strong, Technician, Tool Talk, Tools, Top Torque, Top Torque II, Torque, toughest

With a career change comes a new list of things to learn. We’re here to help with some of the most common terms you’ll come across upon starting as a new Matco Tools franchisee.

Starting a new business comes with its share of challenges and questions. We at Matco pride ourselves on providing our new franchisees with all the support they’ll need to succeed – that’s what makes us a family.

Topics: Automotive, Automotive Tools, Equipment, Financing, Franchise, Franchisee, Franchisor, Glossary, List of Calls, Mechanic, Mobile Franchise, Own a franchise, Route, Technician, Tool Franchise, Tools, FDD, Franchise terms, Franchise Disclosure Document, franchise glossary

Having the Right Tools Makes the Job Easier.

In the shop, having the right tools for the job is a necessity. At the end of the day, the more jobs you complete means more money in your pocket.

Topics: Air Hammer, Air Saw, Air Tools, Impact Wrench, Mechanic, Must-Have, Palm Sander, Ratchet, Shop Tools, Technician, Tool Talk, Top 5