Lets talk Scan Tools....

[98 SNAKE EATER]

My Dad's shop in Orlando is in need of a new scan tool for checking and clearing engine codes as well as ABS & AirBag codes (it's a body shop)....

We have an old Snap-Off scanner, but it's pretty outdated and the cost of buying current cartridges for all GM, Ford and Asian vehicles (roughly $2100)...

The majority of the cars we get come directly from dealers or rental agencies, so they're all typically brand new (02-up)....

I'm all current with my shop in NYC as far as the scanners go and it pays for itself because we do that kinda work constantly everyday, but my Dad's body shop will most likely only use it ocassionally (just a few times a week for major wreck jobs), so we don't really wanna shell out the big bucks for it....

Rather than upgrading the Snap-off cartridges, I've been thinking about other options...

Perhaps another inexpensive brand of scanner or even Auto-Tap....

Anyhoo, what are my options as far as our needs go?

We're trying to keep it under a budget of say, $1200 (ballpark)

I wouldn't mind just getting AutoTap for code reading (as long as it works on all makes/models) and maybe an independant scanner for AirBag/ABS codes :dunno:






Suggestions:help:



Rick

[JandJsTA]

If you are working with 97 and up vehicles ATAP will fit the bill with enhanced parameters for $500. Have a look through the enhanced parameter list and see if it's necessary as the generic may do for $200. http://autotap.com/autotap_windows_products.html :)

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Originally posted by JandJsTA
If you are working with 97 and up vehicles ATAP will fit the bill with enhanced parameters for $500.


Is that for all makes/models?

Does it include BCM and ABS code reading:dunno:

[JandJsTA]

Originally posted by 98 SNAKE EATER
Is that for all makes/models?

Does it include BCM and ABS code reading:dunno:

The generic code ATAP that cover all vehicles is 199 plus 99 for each of the big three enhanced codes or 289 for all three ... as for the BCM and ABC codes I would get in touch with their support to be sure before purchase as the web page makes no reference to ABS or BCM codes :)

[bigmike]

Guess the $8000 snap on we have at work won't cut it? ;)

[JandJsTA]

Originally posted by bigmike
Guess the $8000 snap on we have at work won't cut it? ;)

I hope that does more then just scan and clear codes :)

[slow]

Originally posted by bigmike
Guess the $8000 snap on we have at work won't cut it? ;)

he only needs $2100 to update his ;)

Ryan