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Budget for car shop
XTOOL D8W Wireless OBD2 Scanner: 2025 Bidirectional Scan Tool with Topology Mapping, Online ECU Coding, 38+ Resets, 4000+ Active Tests, All-System Diagnostic, Crank Sensor Relearn, PMI, CAN FD/DoIP
Best overall for car service
LAUNCH X431 PAD VII Elite, 2025 New Top J2534 Reprogramming Tool, Intelligent Topology Map Bi-Directional Diagnostic Scanner, ECU Coding, 2 Years Free Update, 60+ Services, Upgraded of X431 PRO5
Budget key programmer
Autel MaxiIM KM100 Kę`y Proğramming Tool, Lifêtimê Frêé Updates, Lite of IM508 S IM608 PRO, OBD Í-M-M-Ö Learning on 99% Cars, Built-in APB112, 2PCS Blank Kę`y
Scan tool + key programmer
Autel MaxiIM IM508S PRO w/ XP400 PRO, 2024 Same as IM608 PRO II/ IM608S II, Enhanced of IM508S IM508 IM608, 2024 Bidirectional Diagnostic Scan Tool, Smart & Expert Mode, 40+ Service, OE All-Sys, 11 OS
For tire service
Autel MaxiTPMS TS900, OS 11, Same as MX900TS MK900TS, Newer of MS906TS TS608 MK808S-TS, TPMS Programming Relearn Reset Tool as MP900TS Scanner, All Sys Diagnosis, 40+ Services, Active Test, FCA SGW
OBD-II scanner Buyer’s Guide
- Scanner features explained
- Different types of scanners
- Scanners for coding/odometer/ECU/checks
- Best picks + discount codes
I test OBD-II scanners and make DIY Engine diagnostics guides to help you solve your car problems without having to depend on the mechanic. A lot of them will try to scam you or are just no help at all. About Juraj Lukacko