It's hard to imagine that we're already halfway through the year, but I've always thought the mid-point of the year was a good time to slow down and take stock how things are going so far. This is a good time to take a look at your diagnostic tools and determine if any of yours need replacing or maybe you just need to expand your collection in order to be more productive. Whatever the case may be, this article has got you covered. Check out some of the most clicked-on diagnostic tools and updates added to VehicleServicePros.com for Q2.
Also, if you’re looking at scan tools specifically in your hunt for new diagnostic equipment, be sure to check out PTEN’s 2022 Scan Tool Spec Guide for a comparative list of functions and features for a large selection of aftermarket scan tools.
10. RGTB 'Run’n Gun' Tablet Kit
The Curien RGTB 'Run’n Gun' Tablet Kit includes a compact 6" screen that is protected by Corning Gorilla glass, a BT5.0 antenna, and a waterproof, shock-proof, and dust-proof outer body that is built for shop life meeting or exceeding IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-810G standards.
9. HD Mobile II
The CanDo HD Mobile II transforms a smartphone, iOS or Android, into a Class 4-8 code scanner that can read and clear trouble codes, log live data, and perform DPF resets and regens for Detroit, Cummins, Paccar, Mack/Volvo, International, Isuzu, and Hino.
8. RCCS3 Digital Target Representation 75" 4K Monitor
The TEXA RCCS3 Digital Target Representation 75" 4K Monitor does not deform or resize the target images to provide ADAS calibrations that meet OEM specifications. Continuous TEXA IDC5 software updates easily provide new digital vehicle coverage targets to clear considerable space in the workshop from multiple physical targets.
7. Axone Voice
The TEXA Axone Voice is a handsfree multi-environment diagnostic tool with voice control, a function developed in collaboration with Microsoft and designed to support technicians through all diagnostic steps.
6. SOLUS+
Snap-on has redesigned and upgraded its SOLUS platform to be the ultimate scan tool for everyday maintenance and repairs. The new SOLUS+, with exclusive SureTrack verified repair information and comprehensive coverage for 49 domestic, Asian, and European vehicles, and nine domestic motorcycles, provides all the sophisticated features that technicians need to handle a broad range of diagnostics without the complex functions that they don’t.
5. Maximus Diagnostic Thermal Imager
The Matco Tools Maximus Diagnostic Thermal Imager is designed to diagnose problematic components related to heat, cold, and wear. It's able to read temperatures up to 1022 degrees F.
4. MT03A Milliohm and Motor Tester
The MT03A Milliohm and Motor Tester from Pico Technology offers resistance testing of all windings on a three-phase motor in under a minute, producing highly accurate results that can automatically compensate for temperature using the included sensor, says the company.
3. MaxiFlash XLINK
The Autel MaxiFlash XLINK is a three-in-one programming and communication device. It's a remote expert-ready device. Connect with module programmers, automotive diagnosticians, and system experts for tasks requiring OE data, software, or tools.
2. Vividia CX-6010M Flexible Smartphone Joystick Articulating Inspection Camera Borescope
The Oasis Scientific Vividia CX-6010M Flexible Smartphone Joystick Articulating Inspection Camera Borescope features a 6mm diameter and 1m long flexible probe, which is covered with a metal-mesh tube for durability and is waterproof IP67, and a 4.5" LCD monitor.
1. Ranger TruSensor TS58R Universal TPMS Kit
Diagnose and program import and domestic tire pressure monitoring systems with the Ranger TruSensor TS58R Universal TPMS Kit. Offering 98 percent global vehicle coverage, the kit includes a portable TS58R tool with color touchscreen, four metal stem sensors, four snap-in rubber sensors, USB interface cable, OBD-II cable, and power cord, all packaged in a durable, padded carrying case.
