Tpms servicing

[CAautogroup]

How so you go about servicing Tpms? What scan tool would you recommend for reprogramming / flashing newly installed sensors? How do you typically go about charging for servicing such an item?

[Framingham Auto Service]

We used a Snap On TPMS3 it works well.

If you look at a labor guide, in my case ALLDATA it usually says 0.6hr to replace and program each sensor.

When some one comes in (used car dealers/ other repair shops) just to re program the sensors we charge 0.5hr.

 

Junior.

[Gonzo]

I use an Autel TPMS tool, "MaxiTPMS TS401

easy to use, does all the models.

I also use it for checking keyfob battery strength. Cool feature.

 

I don't change tires so I can't answer that part of it.

But, I seem to do a lot of them

 

I charge a diagnostic fee for checking the system, and a few bucks for setting them up. Under 40 bucks usually.

Around here (Oklahoma) without any state inspections at all nobody really gives a flip about service lights or TPMS lights. But the ones that do like to have it done.

 

A lot of them are amazed that some little box is talking to the tire. LOL Always gets a reaction from the customer when they watch me check their car. LOL

[ATSAutomotive]

Currently use the Snap On TPMS3. Haven't come across a vehicle I haven't been able to take care of yet. We don't do a great job of charging for our use of this piece of equipment. Now that you have brought this up, I believe we may take another look at that.