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    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. 
    mucar vo8 in citroen

    Mucar VO8 | Owner’s review

    Mucar VO8 is professional bi-directional scan tool. It will let you access all control modules in car, read out live data, do bi-directional tests or…

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    Juraj September 4, 2025
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    Mucar 682

    Mucar 682 | Owner’s review

    Mucar 682 is the most affordable bi-directional scan tool with free lifetime updates. With access to all systems, 20 service resets and bi-directional controls you…

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    Juraj August 29, 2025
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    Kingbolen soloscan | Owner’s review

    Kingbolen soloscan is solution to not having ECU coding (unlocking hidden features) in cheap smartphone OBD2 scanners. You can get fully equipped scan tool under…

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    Juraj August 28, 2025
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    XTool d8s topology scan

    XTool D8s with Topology Scanner Review | Real Use in Workshop

    I tested the XTOOL D8S on my Alfa Romeo 147, VW Golf and old Passat, used it for real service work, played with topology scan,…

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    Juraj August 22, 2025
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    Thinkcar BD6 TESTED | Honest Review

    I tested the Thinkcar BD6 on my VW Golf and an older Passat 1999 to see if a €50 Bluetooth dongle can really work as…

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    Juraj August 19, 2025
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    VDiagtool VD80 Lite TESTED | Honest Review

    I tested the VDiagtool VD80 Lite on my Golf, Alfa Romeo and old Passat to see if this cheap Bluetooth tablet scanner can match what…

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    Juraj August 18, 2025
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    icarsoft cr max

    ICarsoft CR Max | Straightforward Review

    I tested the ICarsoft CR Max on several cars including Alfa Romeo 147 and my Golf 2006. I checked basic scanning, live data, service resets,…

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    Juraj August 18, 2025
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    ThinkScan 662 Review | Real Results

    I tested the ThinkCar ThinkScan 662 on three cars: Golf 2006, Alfa Romeo 147, and old Passat 1999. This is their cheapest bi-directional scanner that…

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    Juraj August 13, 2025
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    xtool prodigy

    XTool prodigy: New high-end OBD2 scanner

    Alright, let’s get straight to it. The XTOOL Prodigy isn’t your typical DIY scanner. This is their flagship product, designed for professional mechanics who need…

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    Juraj July 21, 2025
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    XTOOL IP900BT TESTED | Honest Owner Review

    I tested the XTOOL IP900BT on my Passat B5.5, Alfa 147, a Toyota with TPMS issues, a Skoda Octavia 2019 and a cheap Golf with…

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    Juraj July 21, 2025
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