Autel MaxiIM IM608S II | Owner’s review
The Autel IM608 is one of the most advanced key programming and diagnostic tools available right now. It’s designed mainly for immobilizer work, key programming,…
Author: Juraj
Hi, I am Juraj Lukacko. I got frustrated by unhelpful and scammy mechanics, so I decided to learn everything about car diagnostics myself. I test dozens of new car diagnostic tools every month along with learning new strategies to fix and customize cars.
Best OBD2 Scanners for EPB Reset (Electronic Parking Brake Service Mode)
Vehicles equipped with electronic parking brake (EPB) require placing the brake system into service mode before replacing rear brake pads. The EPB motor must retract…
Kess V2 / Ktag ECU programmer | Owner’s review
I tested a KESS V2 and KTAG clone from Aliexpress to see what you actually get for the money and whether these tools are usable…
Vdiagtool D200 Tested | Owner’s review
I tested VDIAGTOOL D200 myself on my Volkswagen Touareg. I already reviewed several VDIAGTOOL scanners before. This one uses Xtool-style software, which is one of…
Carly OBD Review – Subscription Trap & Useless Scanner | 2025/2026 Update
I bought Carly OBD twice, tested it on multiple real cars, compared it to more than 100 other scanners, and even made a viral YouTube…
I Tested OBDeleven 3 vs OBDeleven 2 | Owner’s review
I tested OBDeleven 3 on my VW Golf 5 and compared it directly to the old OBDeleven 2 adapter and the old VAG-only app. Scan…
Kingbolen S608 TESTED | Owner’s review
The Kingbolen S608 is marketed as a mid-tier diagnostic tool with bidirectional control, service resets, and 4-system diagnostics (Engine, Transmission, ABS, SRS). I spent several…
XTool A30M is amazing | Owner’s review
Xtool A30M is one of the most impressive tools I’ve tested so far. I spent days testing it on my Alfa Romeo test rig, Touareg…
Kingbolen K7 | Owner’s Review
The Kingbolen K7 OBD2 scanner is one of the most impressive mid-range scan tools I’ve tested this year. It’s a wireless full-system scanner with ECU…
YOUCANIC UCAN-II full-system OBD2 scanner | Owner’s Review
The Youcanic UCAN-II OBD2 scanner seems to be perfect solutions for DIY mechanics who doesn’t want to spend thousands but also don’t want to sacrife…
