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Probably depends on what you want it for.
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I'd have thought nowadays there'd be available a lead with the multi-pin connector one end and USB the other, to plug into a laptop. Necessary software downloaded from the web. That would provide a bigger display and maybe more functionality. Anybody know if such a thing exists?
I'd have thought nowadays there'd be available a lead with the multi-pin connector one end and USB the other, to plug into a laptop. Necessary software downloaded from the web. That would provide a bigger display and maybe more functionality. Anybody know if such a thing exists?
OK, I just thought that as you can buy a reader (with software incorporated) for ~ £15 it might be possible to buy software for a moderate sum. But I wonder why garages would pay £1000s per year (in addition to the purchase price?). Even if the £15 job only covers a limited range of cars, you could buy a few of them and still be well in pocket.Of course all manufacturers have diagnostic and repair software on a laptop, you probably wouldn't want it though as it costs £1000's per year.
OK, I just thought that as you can buy a reader (with software incorporated) for ~ £15 it might be possible to buy software for a moderate sum. But I wonder why garages would pay £1000s per year (in addition to the purchase price?). Even if the £15 job only covers a limited range of cars, you could buy a few of them and still be well in pocket.