Car diagnostic tools usually refer to the ODB or ODB2 tools used for diagnosing engine management, and electrical or mechanical faults with a car, but there are several other tools which fall into this category.
These are the top 5 types of car diagnostic scanners available today:
Yes. If you are a garage, workshop, MOT Bay or mobile mechanic then having a car diagnostic machine is an essential part of your toolbox. With almost all modern cars having elements controlled and monitored by the car’s computer and ODB system, the diagnosis of a problem can be done infinitely faster, or sometimes can only really be determined by the use of a car diagnostic tool.
With older cars prior to 2001, it is somewhat harder due to the ODB standard not being in place and hence it can be more difficult or expensive to ensure you have the correct equipment to read the codes from each vehicle, but for petrol cars built since 2001 and diesel since 2004, the ODB2 standard makes owning a single diagnostic device affordable and essential for any mechanic to have available to do their job quickly and efficiently.
For more information read our full blog post, or to discuss your diagnostic tools please contact Concept Garage Equipment today on 0113 469 0572.
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