Topics: ADV, Automotive, Distributor, Durability, Franchisee, Impact Sockets, Mechanics, Sockets, Technicians, Tool Talk, Tools, Torque

 

You need the best tools to perform your job. Even on a tight budget, you can still acquire the best repair tools to launch your mechanic career. Matco Tools wants you to be successful and we can help with our student discount program.

Topics: Automotive, Automotive Tools, Tools, student discounts, student tool discounts, tool discounts

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

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

Looking for a career where you get to call the shots and create your own schedule?

Our smaller truck franchise offering, Matco 225, may be the perfect fit for you. 

The great thing about Matco 225 is that it fits your needs and schedule while still giving you the benefits of business ownership without overextending yourself. If you’re looking to supplement your income or scale down from a 5-day work week, Matco 225 could be the best fit for you.

Topics: At Home Business, Automotive, Business, Flexible, Franchise, Franchisee, Home-based Business, Matco 225, Mobile Tool Franchise, Own a franchise, Part-Time, Tools, work from home, work from home franchise

Introducing the Most Powerful 12/24V Jump Starter and Charging Station on the Market.

Matco’s MTXTREME now gives technicians the ability to jump start large trucks, diesels, boats and other large automotive equipment with a compact, easy-to-use-tool.

Topics: Automotive, Charging, Charging Station, Compact, Heavy-Duty, Jump Starter, Lightweight, MTXTREME, Portable, Power, Technicians, Tool Talk, Tools, versapro, jumpstarter

How to Have a Strong Support System at Home or on the Road.

Starting a franchise is a big decision that not only affects you but your family as well. It’s necessary that both you and your spouse are on the same page when it comes to starting a franchise. 

Topics: Automotive, Automotive Tool Franchise, Automotive tools franchise, Buy a franchise, Franchise, Home Based Franchise, Mobile Franchise, Mobile Tool Franchise, Own a franchise, Partner, Spouse, Tool Franchise, Tools, work from home, automotive franchise, work from home franchise

Matco Tools has new routes available in Portland, Oregon

Portland, a city full of people on-the-go, will always need skilled technicians who can fix cars and get people back out on the road.

Topics: Automotive, Automotive tools franchise, Buy a franchise, Distributor, Financing, Franchise, Home Based, Home Based Franchise, Loan, Mechanic, Mobile Franchise, Mobile Tool Franchise, Oregon, Portland, Tool Franchise, Tools, Top 5, Training, automotive franchise, work from home franchise