This episode’s featured guest is Mr. Matt Haugh who is the Light Vehicle Test Development Director at ASE.Matt is the lead on ASE’s upcoming credential covering Advanced Driver Assistance Systems otherwise known as ADAS. Matt joins us on the

Episode 16: Ben Cruz, Director, Macomb Community College

Aug 9th, 2021 34m 18s

This episode’s featured guest is Ben Cruz who is the Director of the Center for Advanced Automotive Technology (CAAT) at Macomb Community College (MCC) in Warren Michigan. Ben discusses with Scott his lengthy career as an engineer with GM whi

Episode 15: Steve Ford, Youth Education & Solutions

Apr 5th, 2021 1h 3m

This episode’s featured guest is Mr. Steve Ford, A.K.A. “The Car Guy”, who joins us to provide some perspective on the state of the service industry and to take us through some of the historic changes that took place in the '80s regarding the U

Episode 14: IIHS - David Aylor on Vehicle Safety Systems and ADAS Performance

Feb 11th, 2021 36m 8s

Mr. David Aylor from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) joins Scott Brown to discuss vehicle active safety systems and how they are assessed at IIHS. The two discuss current safety systems, their effectiveness, and expand on futu

Episode 13: Donny Seyfer on NASTF Update

Jan 30th, 2021 45m 38s

Mr. Donny Seyfer joins Scott Brown to provide an update on the National Automotive Service Task Force's (NASTF) new website, the new Service Information Request (SIR) system, vehicle security professional resources, and upcoming features for NA

Episode 12: Bob Pattengale on Opus IVS ADAS Service

Jan 7th, 2021 24m 54s

This episode’s featured guest is Bob Pattengale, the technical systems manager at OPUS IVS. Bob has been involved with training for most of his professional career and has purposely charged himself with staying on top of the latest technology.

Episode 11: Joe Register on Auto Care Association and Right to Repair

Dec 18th, 2020 34m 47s

This episode’s featured guest is Joe Register who is the Vice President of Emerging Technologies at the Auto Care Association. Joe is here to shed some light on the recent ballot initiative in Massachusetts which passed with extreme margins in

Episode 10: Mark Quarto on Tesla, Battery Day, and electric machines

Nov 19th, 2020 1h 10m

This episode’s featured guest is Dr. Mark Quarto with Quarto Technical Services. Mark is a subject matter expert on advanced vehicle propulsion systems and technologies. Scott Brown and Mark Quarto discuss Tesla and review the recent Battery Da

Episode 10: Mark Quarto on Tesla, Battery Day, and electric machines

Nov 16th, 2020 1h 10m

Episode 9: Technical training, history of networking, tribute to Mac VandenBrink

Oct 22nd, 2020 1h 22m

This episode’s featured guest is a great friend and long-time colleague: Mark Warren. Mark is a training manager at the Worldpac Technical Institute. Scott Brown takes part in a wide-ranging discussion of topics with Mark spanning technology, e

Episode 8: Education, new technology, certification and licensing

Sep 3rd, 2020 46m 23s

This episode’s featured guest is Professor Ken Mays from Central Oregon Community College. He is one of the principals behind a nearly $900k grant that was awarded by the National Science Foundation in 2017. This grant is tasked with studying t

Episode 7: Mobile air conditioning, a new approach to diagnostics

Jul 29th, 2020 1h 11m

In this episode of Torque Factor, Michael Ingvardsen from Nissens Automotive joins Scott Brown for a conversation about modern A/C systems and the different service challenges newer vehicles present over their predecessors. Scott also catches u

Episode 6: Solutions for dealing with obsolete electronics parts

Jun 29th, 2020 1h 5m

The proliferation of electronics on automobiles over the past 30+ years will continue to present challenges for technicians well into the future. When these parts fail, and replacement parts become more difficult to obtain, what can be done? In

Episode 5: Bob Gruszczynski on OBD communications and regulations

May 28th, 2020 54m 7s

In this episode of Torque Factor, Bob Gruszczynski, retired OBD communications expert from the VW Group of America, joins the show to discuss all-things OBD. Topics discussed include: Monitors, in-use performance testing (IUPT), positive kineti

Episode 4: Dirk Fuchs on electrification training and certification

Apr 22nd, 2020 50m 29s

In this episode of Torque Factor, Dirk Fuchs, technical training manager with ZF Aftermarket, joins Scott Brown to discuss vehicle electrification and how training and certification can benefit the industry. Fuchs discusses the current European

Episode 3: Gangolf Feiter on future technology and secure vehicle interface

Mar 25th, 2020 1h 2m

This episode of Torque Factor featured guest Gangolf Feiter discusses the secure vehicle interface, telematics, and the extended vehicle, as well as what this entails for service professionals in the future.Recall: 19V-060 – Various Honda/Acur

Episode 2: Paul Baltusis on OBD-II Mode $06

Feb 17th, 2020 51m 3s

This episode of Torque Factor, featured guest Paul Baltusis discusses OBD-II and Mode $06.Recalls: 19V-654 – Nissan 2018-2019 model year vehicles. Back up camera disablement; NTB20V-012 – Toyota Lexus vehicles. Premature fuel pump failure,

Episode 1: Peter Coll, Neutronics, on R-1234yf

Jan 18th, 2020 52m 4s

In the inaugural episode of Torque Factor, featured guest Peter Coll, vice president of Neutronics, discusses all things R-1234yf refrigerant.Recalls: NTB19-064B – Nissan Rogue. ADAS false activation forward automated emergency braki