Cost effective Diagnostic equipment
Discussion
Hi guys
Just wondering what some of you guys were doing in regards to diagnostic equipment?
I need a fairly comprehensive third party machine for my own use as a mobile mechanic, so I need OBD codes, live readings and programming/service functions for at the very least Engine/Trans/Airbag/ABS, but I am wary that this sort of equipment can easily run into the thousands and as primarily a main dealer bod, I'm not too clued up on 3rd party readers.
In my experience Snap On readers were crap - I wouldn't mind if something similar was available for around £500, but not several thousand pounds. I did use Bosch KTS for a while and was impressed, but I would prefer a fully integrated system for the sort of costs involved.
What's the deal with some of the re brands/copy units coming out of China? I ask as I do have a dodgy Mercedes STAR system I got from China for my own vehicles, and to be honest its been excellent, I'm not sure if the third party stuff is as good?
Any advice would greatly appreciated
Just wondering what some of you guys were doing in regards to diagnostic equipment?
I need a fairly comprehensive third party machine for my own use as a mobile mechanic, so I need OBD codes, live readings and programming/service functions for at the very least Engine/Trans/Airbag/ABS, but I am wary that this sort of equipment can easily run into the thousands and as primarily a main dealer bod, I'm not too clued up on 3rd party readers.
In my experience Snap On readers were crap - I wouldn't mind if something similar was available for around £500, but not several thousand pounds. I did use Bosch KTS for a while and was impressed, but I would prefer a fully integrated system for the sort of costs involved.
What's the deal with some of the re brands/copy units coming out of China? I ask as I do have a dodgy Mercedes STAR system I got from China for my own vehicles, and to be honest its been excellent, I'm not sure if the third party stuff is as good?
Any advice would greatly appreciated
Edited by 279 on Wednesday 19th April 13:04
Thanks for the responses guys.
In the end, I've just won an allegedly OEM 2nd hand Autel DS708 for £255 from eBay as it looks like the Autel may have slightly better functionality and compatibility than the Delphi clone (from the limited info I could find on it).
I definitely think I'll pick up one of the Delphi clones as well for a bit of a comparison.
In the end, I've just won an allegedly OEM 2nd hand Autel DS708 for £255 from eBay as it looks like the Autel may have slightly better functionality and compatibility than the Delphi clone (from the limited info I could find on it).
I definitely think I'll pick up one of the Delphi clones as well for a bit of a comparison.
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