1.  Value: Save an average of 20% on Sensor Costs.

2. Reliability: Sensors used in over 3,500 Tire Stores since 2015.

3.  Valveless Sensors: Lowers your inventory investment by 50%.  Increases your inventory turns 200%.  Reduces Lost Sales, always ready with sensors and the perfect valve your customer wants.

4.  Professional Ateq built tool.  Rugged, Reliable, OBDii Ready, ReLearn procedures  built in tool,  Free Updates*,  Key Fob Tester,  4 Wheel Scan in one screen, Large Color Screen... We could go on and on.

5.  Training and Service: Compare us with the largest supplier you have, we will exceed your expectations.  We only sell TPMS... Period.

No.  AirTech uses the most advanced IC, and being valveless only requires stocking 2 sensors.

1.  Sensors Required To Stock: All Sensors used in vehicles transmit data via 2 distinct frequencies, either 315Mhz or 433Mhz.  Today we have several brands that offer a "Multi Frequency" sensor, so they have one sensor and require 2 Sensors to sotck (because of valve choices).  Several offer 5 sensors (2 different sensor housings each with 2 valves) and a 5th with a different IC to be more compatiable.

2.  COVERAGE: Eachl aftermarket TPMS sensors must reverse engineer the RF communication from the OE sensor to the vehicle's ECU, which is refered to as a "protocol".  This is a very difficult and technical  task.  So vehicle coverage is very different from one factory to another.  Take the time to compare and evaluate a factories coverage data.

3.  IC: Every sensor has a brain, we call it a "IC" for Integrated Circut. The IC controls generating data, that is transfered to the ECU.  Some lack the same functionality of all OE sensors.  Some factories have you program a sensor for the left or right side, or say "Clone Only".  These are work arounds and should be avoided at all costs as customers vehilce will experince TPMS warning lights that are often impossible to diagnose  if tires are rotated.

The light will illuminate when a tire is low, and should eventually go out after a tire has been inflated to its recommended pressure according to the vehicle’s door placard. After starting a vehicle, a TPMS icon will turn on for a few seconds, however, if it stays on, it indicates that one or more of the tires on the vehicle is at least 25% below the recommended pressure. If the light flashes for approximately one to two minutes, it indicates there is a malfunction in the TPMS system.

There are numerous situations that can cause a TPMS warning light to come on or flash. Some TPMS problems include:

• Sensor batteries may be dead
• Valve itself may have physical damage, corrosion or missing components
• The TPMS system voltage supply, wiring or internal electronics may not be functioning properly
• The tires were serviced or rotated and the relearn procedure was not properly performed

If the TPMS warning light comes ON and flashes ON for one second and OFF for three seconds, this indicates a malfunction with the vehicle's TPMS system.

If the TPMS warning light comes ON and stays ON, take caution. This means that one or more of your tires may have a low-pressure condition. You should carefully slow the vehicle and park in a safe and secure place. You should then inspect all of your tires and check the air pressure. The correct air pressure for your vehicle can be found on the placard, usually located on the inside door panel.

No.  There are 4 basic different technologies used by aftermarket OE replacement sensors.

1.  Programmables: Sensors are blank, like a new flash drive you use on your computer.  A special tool stores multiple vehicle protocols and transfers the correct protocol to the blank sensor for the vehicle being serviced.  AirTech offers the first "2nd Generation" technology with our Hybrid Programmable.

2.  Multi Protocol: Typically requiring from 4-12 sensors for good coverage.  Sometimes these are called "Universal Sensors".  There are two versions, both store a limited number of protocols which are baked into sensor.  The difference of the two are how the correct protocol is selected in the sensor.   1) Multi Broadcast: in these sensors all the protocols are active and the ECU locks on to the protocol it expects to see.  Reliability is a issue for these.  2) Tool Configurable: This is the better of the two, as a tool only activates a single protocol (just like the OE Sensor).  The ECU locks on to that protocol and is prove to be much more reliable.  But... A tool is required.

3.  One To Many:  Requires about 60 sensors for good coverage.  A single protocol is baked into sensor, which can be used by multiple vehicles.  They offer variable valve angles, which is the key contribution from the aftermarket.  This is as reliable as OE, and the vehicles ReLearn procedure is followed after installation.

4.  One to One: Requires around 300 sensors for good coverage.  These are technically the same as One To Many, but only reference a single OE sensor part number and many have fixed valves attached to sensors.  Almost no one offers these, sold this way, today.

If you are new to programmables, spend some time on our site and you will understand the advantages.

1.  Stock 2 sensors, cover over 90% of all vehicle on the road.

2.  There are over 400 OE sensors, we store the codes in our tool for you to use when a specific vehicle is in your shop.  Think of our tool, as your free warehouse that stores all these expensive sensors for you.

3.  A programmed sensor is identical in Form, Fit and Function to the OE Sensor you are replacing.  A single protocol is activated, the same as a OE Sensor, unlike many "Universal Sensors" that store multiple protocols and often either multiple protocols are active or non tool selected protocols experience a issue and are de selected turning on the TPMS warning light.

Every sensor in use today, has a unique SID# Sensor Identification number. Think of each sensor as you do your cell phone, each sensor has a phone number.  A vehicle must learn what cell numbers are attached to your vehicle.  They do this so that when your are on a busy street, and the car next to you (that has TPMS sensors) has a low tire, you don't want your low pressure light to come on in your vehicle.  So when new sensors are put on a vehicle, a ReLearn procedure is required to teach your vehicle your sensors SID#'s.  Every car has a different procefure, the best place to identify the correct procedure is your Vehicle Owners Manual.  Our tool contains  all ReLearn procedures for easy reference.

No, an independent installer cannot intentionally disable the TPMS safety system. If the system is not fully functional or any tire(s) more than 25% below placard pressure, the warning light must be illuminated.

Under 49 U.S.C. 30122(b) the law reads, "A manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or motor vehicle repair business may not knowingly make inoperative any part of a device or element of design installed on or in a motor vehicle or a motor vehicle equipment in compliance with an applicable motor vehicle safety standard..."

As most drivers check their tires only at service intervals and when problems occur, motorists can benefit greatly from a greater awareness of tire pressure and its effects on safety while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has estimated that 660 U.S. automobile accident fatalities annually are caused by underinflated tires. Dry and wet surface handling suffers with underinflated tires, including:

• Skidding and loss of control of the vehicle in a pronounced curve, such as an off-ramp from the highway, or when taking any curve at a high speed
• Hydroplaning on a wet surface, which can affect both stopping distance and skidding or loss of control
• Crashes from flat tires or blowouts