Aftermarket June 2022

I f used the right way, diagnostic tooling can be a gateway to many new opportunities A spokesman for TOPDON said: “The right scan tool will expand a garage’s capabilities, speed up jobs, and pay for itself in a short amount of time. TOPDON’s Phoenix Smart is a standout tool among their Professional Scanner line. While each Phoenix scan tool offers unique benefits, the Phoenix Smart offers users the most adaptable and expandable experience. The Phoenix Smart’s versatility comes from its downloadable options. The Smart can pair with the TOPDON immobilizer box, hi-tech battery testers, the Phoenix ADAS Mobile bundles, and more. When properly implemented, the Smart’s Add-Ons quickly turn into revenue opportunities.” The various options open up a number of opportunities, as TOPDON’s spokesman observed: “With the Smart’s ADAS compatibility, users can pair with a TOPDON Phoenix ADAS Mobile unit to run static and dynamic calibrations. Today, garages equipped to handle ADAS calibrations see increased profits due to the influx of newer vehicle makes and models equipped with driver-assisted systems. When paired with TOPDON’s new T-Ninja Box, its immobilizer box, garages can now work on car keys, EEPROM, and immobilizer systems. This powerful tool allows users to read and write key chip data, generate special keys, and more.” TOPDON’s spokesman added: “Even without an add-on, there are many revenue opportunities garages can create with the Phoenix Smart. The Smart has a built-in camera, data recording, and data graphing pin functions. These powerful tools eliminate guesswork and can be utilized to inform insurance companies, provide inspection pictures, and other end users. The Smart’s high-quality camera can be paired with the Team Viewer function to network technicians together and work on projects together.” According to Launch Tech Managing Director Dave Richards, When looking at diagnostic options, you need to think about the provider before the product: ”Workshops have to ensure the service and support is in place to help them with getting the most from the product. “All Launch Tech UK’s equipment is designed for multi-brand diagnostics use and can interrogate the multiple control units found on modern cars. The latest PRO HD product lines now offer advanced 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual band connectivity, which ensures a quick and stable connection when uploading data or completing over-the-air diagnostics. The HD+ comes with a comprehensive set of manufacturer specific connectors, which includes OBD connectors and switching line test cables. “The latest Launch development, the advanced Smartlink C VCI, allows for over-the-air diagnostics. It is then possible to carry out almost any diagnostic or programming 44 AFTERMARKET JUNE 2022 DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS www.aftermarketonline.net RIGHT FIRST TIME? There is a wide array of diagnostic kit available to help you find the solution to every problem function, on almost any vehicle using OEM or aftermarket tools. Launch Tech’s PRO 5 Link automatically identifies the vehicle through the VIN.” Dave added: “Over 70 car brands are covered, all with in- depth module information. Fault codes can be resolved using the Launch CarSet database, powered by Haynes Pro.” Permanently integrated Meanwhile, Hella Gutmann has introduced a voltage measurement module to complement the mega macs X. Head of Hella Gutmann UK Neil Hilton explained: “The Hella Gutmann MT- HV module was specifically created for work on electric and hybrid vehicles and utilises permanently integrated HV measurement technology. However, it also incorporates a slot where the more familiar MT-56 and MT-77 low voltage modules can be inserted, which transforms the MT-HV into a wireless measurement module for both low and high voltage measurements. “Following the recent introduction of the mega macs X and macsRemote diagnostic devices, Hella Gutmann has again proactively addressed the future with the addition of another ‘must-have’ tool for workshops.” Looking at the mega macs X, Neil added: “The mega macs X provides huge flexibility with an array of options, and allows workshops to control their overheads, as beyond the one-off costs to purchase the mega macs X hardware and relevant SDI X software, the only ongoing costs are for Above: The mega macs X provides an array of options The right scan tool will expand a garage’s capabilities, speed up jobs, and pay for itself in a short amount of time ”