How to Choose a Universal Diagnostic Tool?

Car diagnostic is an essential part of car maintenance and repair today. With the increasing complexity of electronics in cars, it is necessary to have a reliable tool for diagnostics and repairs. If you have your own garage, workshop or just a few cars of different brands at home, it is best to purchase universal diagnostics.

Affordable and universal diagnostics from iCarsoft (approx. 400 EUR)

iCarsoft diagnostics offers support for all cars manufactured up to approximately 2020. This applies to the CR Pro+, CR Max, and CR Max BT devices, which we would recommend for home use by DIY enthusiasts who spend their free time repairing cars. The CR Eagle diagnostics offers extended options, including support for cars manufactured up to 2022, full TPMS functionality, and premium accessories included in the price. CR Ultra is the top-of-the-line model, extending support to cars manufactured until 2024, making it the iCarsoft diagnostic tool with the widest coverage of cars.

iCarsoft has multiple languages support and provides free lifetime updates.

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Launch Multi-brand Diagnostics (from 500 EUR)

Launch is one of the most widely used brands on the market, as it has been operating worldwide for several decades and is capable of working with the latest cars. Launch devices have gained popularity thanks to their support of multiple languages, which is provided in the form of online translation, and also thanks to extended two-year updates, which are not mandatory and therefore do not need to be renewed after expiry.

Launch diagnostics support reading and deletion of the error codes, live data display, actuator tests, and adaptations. You can also use it to trigger manual DPF regeneration, bleed the ABS, diagnose the electric parking brake, and many other functions.

The two best-selling models now also support unit coding and offer excellent value for money, making them ideal for DIY enthusiasts and smaller service centers. These are the Launch X431 CRP919XBT with wireless connectivity and the Launch X431 PROS Elite, which connects to the vehicle via a cable.

Wireless connectivity is also offered by other diagnostic tools with an 8-inch display, such as the Launch X431 PROS V5.0 and Launch X431 PRO DYNO.

More expensive models with larger displays, wireless connectivity, unit topology, and the option of expansion to trucks and buses are the Launch X431 V+ and Launch X431 PRO3 APEX.

We also offer some of the most powerful diagnostic tools that support the PassThru J2534 protocol thanks to the Smartlink C 2.0 communication interface, allowing you to use them in conjunction with original dealer software from VW, BMW, Mercedes, and others. These are the Launch X431 V+ Elite, Lauch X431 Pro 5 and Launch X431 PAD VII models.

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Autel multi-brand diagnostics (from 1000 EUR)

Like Launch, Autel supports cars up to the present day, offers a wide range of diagnostic and service functions, and provides multiple languages support. It provides updates for its devices for one year, after which you are not obliged to renew them. MaxiCOM variants offer a wide range of functions, but cannot code units – except for injectors. MaxiPRO models feature unit coding, and MaxiSYS offers PassThru J2534 protocol support for connection to original manufacturer software and the widest range of diagnostic and service functions.

A major advantage of the Autel brand is the option to purchase SGW and SFD packages, which give you secure access to VAG and FCA groups or Mercedes and Renault brands.

The best-selling models are the MK900 and MP900 with an 8-inch display. We also offer series that enable complete TPMS work, including sensor programming and learning, such as the MK900TS or MP900TS. The top models from Autel are the MaxiSYS Elite II Pro, MaxiSYS Ultra Lite and MaxiSYS Ultra.

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Other diagnostics in our offer

Otofix is a brand of Autel and offers similar features in a different design.

MaxiEcu 3 is a comprehensive solution for almost all car brands. The app can be connected to a mobile phone or laptop and supports the Czech language. The connection to the vehicle is wireless, the app have many language options, and offers many service functions. A great advantage is that the license is not limited in time. We have several variants available - 1 or 2 brands if you are looking for a database of vehicles of a specific manufacturer. Other options are to get packages for European, Asian, American or for all vehicles that MaxiEcu supports.