2017
EDITOR'S PICKS
e saw a number
of products
introduced at the
AAPEX and SEMA shows
again this year. Here you
will find some of the tools
and equipment selected
by our editorial staff that
piqued our interest.
ALLDATA
Diagnostics
ALLDATA Diagnostics turns a tablet into a
scan tool. This scan tool has a Vehicle Connection
Interface (VCI) that attaches to the vehicle’s OBDII
port and links wirelessly via Bluetooth to an Android,
Windows 10 or iOS tablet. ALLDATA Repair or Collision is built
in, so codes link directly to relevant OEM-direct articles. Technicians can retrieve and
clear manufacturer P, B, C and U codes. The tool also reads and displays PIDs, providing
live sensor data from all modules and vehicle systems, and offers bi-directional component
control. ALLDATA Diagnostics offers full system, exportable pre- and post-DTC scan
reporting and includes coverage for domestic, European and Asian vehicles.
Editor’s Note: This tool provides both OE and non-OE wiring diagrams, with the ability
to show multiple pages of wiring diagrams on the same screen. When the unit scans
a vehicle, it provides the results of the scan directly into usable information. In other
words, the interface allows the user to click on any of the codes pulled from the scan to
access more information for assisting with diagnosis and repair. This diagnostic tool is
set up through a monthly subscription-based model.
Circle 97 on card, or enter at “e-inquiry” on VehicleServicePros.com
Audatex
Vehicle Health Check
The Audatex Vehicle Health Check is designed for pre- and post-scanning, diagnoses and
repair. Vehicle Health Check features multiple package options to meet varying budgets,
diagnostics needs and skill levels. VHC Pro includes a portable Bluetooth vehicle connectivity
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interface and an application for smartphones and tablets. Users can perform
full system scans and produce a health report with confirmed fixes from Identifix. The
VHC Technician kit includes a ruggedized and warrantied 10.1” tablet and full access
to the Identifix DirectHit solution with OE procedures, wire diagrams, recall and TSB
documents, plus industry confirmed fixes.
Editor’s Note: The Vehicle Health Check lets industry professionals scan, diagnose and
confirm the full health of a car’s electronics as soon as the vehicle enters the shop,
and once the repair is completed. The full
system scan tool leverages the expertise of
more than 60,000 repair shops contributing
to the Identix knowledgebase,
and over 80,000 technicians that are
part of the iATN network.
Circle 98 on card, or enter at “e-inquiry”
on VehicleServicePros.com
Bartec
QST250
Parking
Sensor Tool
The Bar tec
Q S T 2 5 0
Parking Sensor
Tool is designed
to quickly and easily
test the functionality of ultrasonic parking
sensors. This tool presents a representation
of the sensor output and relative
strength. The kit includes a remote
sensor probe that attaches to the tool and
the bumper adjacent to the target sensor,
allowing users to operate the tool from the
driver’s seat. The kit includes four AAA
batteries and a quick start guide.
Editor’s Note: More vehicles are seeing
through the blind spots and even parking
themselves. The tool tests and measures
parking sensors commonly found on
today’s vehicles. It is easy enough for one
person to set up and use.
Circle 96 on card, or enter at “e-inquiry” on
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