Fortunately for me, a good friend owned a salvage yard and he provided me countless modules to train myself on (by the way, I blew up plenty of modules in the beginning).
At the time, there was really nowhere to go for training.
This transition occurred as J-2534 rolled out to the aftermarket, so I started figuring out the new pass-thru device on my own. I decided to become part of the solution. The focus was on diagnostics and programming, and they needed support. All was good, but by the early 2000s, the needs of my customers shifted. I didn t grow up in the industry, I just thought it would be cool to have my own tool truck, so that s what I did. 2ĥ Mike Muck AE Tools Industry Professional since 1985 In the mid-80s I began my career in the automotive aftermarket driving a mobile tool truck. There s nothing more frustrating than needing a solution to finish a job and not finding one. I know what it s like to be a technician and repair shop owner. We are constantly investing in our technical support team, because recruiting and training talented individuals must be ongoing. In 2011, we relocated the business to Olathe, Kansas and built a new state-of-the-art facility. The need has only intensified over the last decade, and as the aftermarket sweet spot shifts to include more and more computer-centric vehicles, it s becoming apparent that OEM scan tools and service information are necessary to properly diagnose and repair these vehicles. It s what I thought the aftermarket always needed and never had. By 2005, I d turned my new found passion of computers and diagnostics into AE Tools & Computers-a business focused on bringing OEM diagnostic solutions to the aftermarket, with on-car support.
Thus began my journey into world of OEM diagnostic solutions. In order to properly diagnose and repair these vehicles, I knew I needed OEM scan tools. As the vehicle technology evolved through the 1990s and 2000s with onboard computers, it became apparent the future of repairing vehicles was in computer diagnostics. It doesn t seem like long ago, but I am amazed when I look back and see how much the industry has changed in a relatively short amount of time. By the age of 16 I was rebuilding carburetors and installing engines. Everyday after school, while other kids were off fishing in the local farm pond or playing football at the park, I was at the shop working on cars. 4 Joey Hendrich AE Tools Owner Industry Professional since 1977 I was 10 years old when I started working on cars in my father s shop in Russell, Kansas.
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