In my handyman work, I currently run all Milwaukee because they have had the same platform for years and years while DeWalt brings out a new battery style every six months that's not compatible with your old tools. I'd do $200-250 on that but $400 seems a bit much. That seems like a pretty reasonable deal for what is currently a $1200 tool, other than the fact that it's one generation behind current hardware which I am not sure if it'd be a deal breaker. We don't do much work on cars less than 5 years old and it's still updatable. I see an Autoenginuity on eBay that will do domestic and asian for $400 up until 2013 which would actually fill my needs perfectly. I am very worried about buying a scan tool that will cost a bunch for future updates. Metal casing, extremely durable laptops, along with a third one that is a different model but same type of laptop, so no worries there. I actually own two Dell Latitude E6510 laptops, currently have one at home and one at the shop. This may be ok given how fast cars continue to change but, it irritates me. Lastly, I have found over the years that OTC will introduce a scan tool, support it for a few years and then drop it favor of releasing a new different platform.
#Shopkey pro launch update
Snap on is not only initially expensive to purchase but, it's not cheap to update either. Whatever tool you choose, please factor in the costs of future updates into your purchase decisions. Areas like abs & srs will always be lacking in aftermarket tools due to the proprietary information across brands.
Each of them is a compromise when compared to the factory tool. Just remember that there is no perfect aftermarket scan tool.
Especially if you get into reprogramming. It really depends on how deep your tire shop wants to dive into repair. If you have a tough book or similar rugged laptop, autoenginuity will serve you well. I think the 906 is their entry level tablet. However, when there's an issue with any of them, our back up is an Autel.Īutels aren't perfect but, are pretty capable, easily updated, and won't break the bank. I'm spoiled because we have factory laptop based scan tools at work. Lastly, I also looked at the Foxwell 650 Pro for $259 or so. I also looked at this for $224- Millennium 90 Pro I found a review that references a $30 wireless adapter and using obdwiz which led me to Autoenginuity.
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The other code readers that I have considered include Autel MaxiCheck Pro for $225 which states that it will cycle the ABS to bleed the brakes but in the Q&A states that it will NOT cycle the ABS to bleed brakes. Our primary business is domestic makes- we had a Ford and Chevrolet dealer here in town that both closed within the last couple of years- and we get the occasional Toyota or Honda. I have no problem spending $270 if I have a car sitting in front of me and I need to get something done- (can always get a $100 bonus from the boss for getting the car done!!!!) but I cannot afford to spend $550 right off the bat. I am also impressed with the "modules" that can be added on within the hour. Is there ANYTHING else out there in scan tools that I am missing that would provide me the functionality that the Autoenginuity would do? What impressed me was another thread here on Garage Journal where the poster stated that they had these in school. Modules can be added on for $269 for Chevrolet, which would provide me with the ABS bleed functionality that I needed the other day and according to the website I could have had it within the hour.Īll of that being said, we currently have a $100 code reader that isn't anything to speak of and we have a BlueDriver, connects to the smartphone which is great for reading codes and giving the customer a printout. I am considering the purchase of the autoenginuity for $249. I need the best one I can get without paying $6,000 for a Snap-On Modis, and either current or future ABS bleed functionality. I am considering the purchase of a scan tool for under $500. If there's another thread that covers what I am looking for please direct me to it. I apologize for creating a duplicate thread in advance.
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