Forum

Forum Forum

Scan tools

by adam gross on Jul 01 2017, 7:25 PM

Hello. I am looking for a good aftermarket scanner. Pretty much just do domestic, mostly trucks(light duty diesel). Right now thinking its gonna be a snap on or otc.

Any advice.

Thanks

Adam

You must be signed in to reply or vote on this post.

36 Replies

By goodguysnick Sep 26 2018, 10:05 PM

I use a snap on verus easy to use but not cheap to update

Sign in to vote 0
By dandbperformance Aug 02 2018, 6:47 PM

If you go on Amazon and type in what you're looking for and narrow the search down to 4+ stars you can honestly get a pretty decent one relatively cheap. I just bought one for $20 just to keep in my truck. Does the job!

Sign in to vote 0
By reybaby1 Mar 06 2018, 4:09 PM

I would use a OTC they are very user friendly!

Sign in to vote 0
By localboys Feb 09 2018, 2:33 PM

Shop around, see if your tool dealers will let you test drive one for a bit, or have a couple demonstration done with various scan tools, most are happy to show off their tool.

Sign in to vote 0
By 1986chevyman Jan 25 2018, 7:25 PM

I have an Autel and a OTC Genesys. Each has there own capabilities. Having aftermarket scan tools, you definitely need more than one.

Sign in to vote 0
By austwils Dec 13 2017, 3:11 PM

Autel Maxisys Pro MS908P is what I use

Sign in to vote 0
By savvyman Dec 12 2017, 6:19 PM

otc will do the trick user friendly

Sign in to vote 0
By ifixthecar Dec 05 2017, 1:59 AM

Snap-on is good if you dont have a lot of experience. Bought a Verus for about 10k years ago. The tool has limited functionality. The connector views in scope are great. Just purchased an Autel Elite. It is able to comunicate with all modules on all vehicles, unlike the Verus. It also has the ability to code modules. I had also purchased the Snap-on pass through module for reflashing for $1300. Really its a Drew Technology painted with Snap-On on it. The Autel provides more complete coverage (without the built in service info) and a pass through module for about $4000. Only down side is most entry level techs will have a hard time navigating it. If you are an experienced tech you should have no problem.

Sign in to vote 1
By bobrinny Dec 01 2017, 11:42 PM

Recently got Autel Maxysis908. Love it. Replaced old Launch 431 tablet. Have used old Otc EVO, current Snap on Solus. Maxysis is equal or better. (or NEWER???!! )

Sign in to vote 2
By kipnuesch Dec 01 2017, 4:35 AM

I believe the Autel MS906TS is best tool for the money.

Sign in to vote 0