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Sykes Pickavant is a tool manufacturer specializing in tools for the auto industry. Operating since the 1920s, Sykes Pickavant has become a world leader in automotive diagnostics and repair. Their ability to stay ahead of the competition in new automotive tool technology has made Sykes Pickavant a force to be reckoned with in the UK market. Concentrating on equipment that makes the automotive industry more efficient is an area in which Sykes Pickavant has recently succeeded, specifically with the success of the Flaremaster. This innovative machine allows technicians to create flares in the brake pipe without sacrificing quality. In short, the Flaremaster has improved the time of this process without sacrificing the quality of the job.

The dominance of Sykes Pickavant in the diagnostics market makes it easier than ever for independent garages to compete in the market. For everything you could possibly need to check on an automobile, Sykes Pickavant offers a diagnostic machine to assist you. Of particular interest to independent garage owners is the 4-in-1 Diagnostic Analyser, which displays and interprets live data from just about every part of a vehicle. In addition to all the other bells and whistles, this analyser also is equipped with a color touch-screen. If you already have a different diagnostic machine, Sykes Pickavant also offers the diagnostic volumes individually through ShackTools.

In addition to basic repair and diagnostic tools, Sykes Pickavant also offers specialty tools like the Hydraulic Puller Kit, available via ShackTools. This puller kit is available with parts for up to 10 different types of pullers. Sykes Pickavant also produces and distributes various testers of pressure, engine problems, computer problems and any other system on your auto that requires testing. Always striving to stay at the top, Sykes Pickavant has all the tools to make any garage, independent or commercial, run more efficiently.

Besides diagnostic tools, Sykes Pickavant has become a leader in body repair tools. The first thing any good body repairperson needs is a great set of tools, and Sykes Pickavant offers toolkits for a variety of skill levels. From the basic start kit to the master kit for longtime professionals, Sykes Pickavant has all the tools you’ll need for any bodywork. In additional to basic repair tools, Sykes Pickavant also has a variety of mallets for your garage needs as well as many different dollies with different toes to fit any need. Unique tools like the Door Skin Crimping Tool, makes tedious projects like replacing door panes much easier and quicker to deal with.

With such a wide selection of quality tools to choose from, it’s no wonder we’ve chosen Sykes Pickavant as a tool distributor for ShackTools. This manufacturer is able to stay at the top of the field due to their willingness to create tools and machines that are suitable for different materials. For example, Sykes Pickavant offers a wide range of mallets from rubber to steel to wood. Independent garage owners looking to expand their business should peruse the Sykes Pickavant catalogue available on ShackTools; you may find equipment for tasks you don’t yet provide for your customers. Sykes Pickavant provides such a spectacular collection of tools that any garage can transform itself to a full-service body and engine repair shop.

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