Truly excellent, thank you. As you said, I’ve watched several other reviews which have helped narrow my choice down to this Otofix tool. Your video helped me better understand the criticality of a DoiP scan tool for my 2017 Range Rover Velar. For the money, the range of hot functions, including those for my air suspension, are superb. Thank you again. A really worthwhile 30min watch. I owe you one!
Thank you, I have been watching reviews of all the deferent scan tools to help me decide which one to buy. Every time I watch one it confuses me more😅 You made it clear for me now. You’re right no one talks about the protocols and deference between them. Instead they’re explaining how to unpack and what you find in the box!! ✨
I must admit out of all the UA-cam mechanics you seem the most honest and unbiased i do really rate your opinion as you’re not out flogging gear you got free , nice one 👍🏻😃
Interesting stuff Dave. VCDS is my go-to because of the volume of VAG vehicles I do but Autel Maxysis is the go-to for anything non VAG. I have the same Snap-On Verus Edge but I gave up paying the licence for it not long after I got Autel. Autel licence is up in Feb so I’ve got a decision to make. Probably going to get an Autel MS909 as I can reasonably justify the £3k over the next 2 years and I like the Autel I have. Didn’t know about the bypass for FCW; could be handy for the small volume of them that I see. Thanks for sharing 👍
Great video Dave , Sandy will be jealous , as you say , no 1 tool does everything 😅, just drives you mad swapping scan tools 1/2 way through a job as it wont talk to what you need to , nice piece of kit for Fiat /Chrysler vehicles , I've seen on flea bay you can buy an adapter lead for Autel scanners for around a tenner ,(will probably work on most )👍👍👍
Hi Dave great video as usual i have a ms 908 and my screen went as well, i put a new one in mine it is quite stright forward just watch when you separate it there is a short ribbon connect so don't pull it stright apart or you could damage it, keep up the good work mate
Valid points dave. I had the v+ but I did find the specs was limited, even with an extra SDcard it was not stable. So did end up with thinkcar pros and it have worked good. But yeah will see what update price is rised to when it's time 😅 cheers.
That little otofix looks fairly capable Dave 😎 back on to the price of updates, I’ve got a snap-on Apollo D8 and that costs me £82 each month to keep it up to date. I also use VCDS on a daily basis for vag stuff and it’s free updates too 😅 Derek.
Hey Dave, love the videos. I'm in the market for a new scan tool. Own a few VWs but don't want to be limited by VCDS. Do you think the D1 or D1 Pro would cover the VAG bases? Or is VCDS the only way to go? NI lad living in sunny Cape Town
Well, I can tell you for free that these things fix cars in most cases and this is from a personal experience that almost cost me a fortune. 1. My 2003 Mercedes Gwagon G55 was diagnosed with a gearbox problem and it needed a replacement. It would cost around $3,000 to get a used one. So, abandoned the car at home for 9 months. One day I met a guy with a think car diagnostic tool and he said he could check the car again. He did and reprogrammed the gearbox and I saved 3k and it hasn't faulted since then. 2. My Ford Fusion 2015 had a steering issue and would not turn. The Mechanic told me we needed to replace the steering rack for around $350. I called the same Guy who fixed the Gwagon gear, and my greatest surprise he reset the steering rack again saving me $350. Mechanics can be dodgy at times. These tools can reset/reprogram faults. Other times it would direct you to fix a fault.
hi Dave ,been pricing arround ,for replacing Toyota yaris timming chain Mk2 1.3lt , 130,000, rattles some morning ,but was told needs chain ,hows much should i pay ,any advices ,much appreciated
Every time i see you doing that movement with your hand, i think of Graham Norton when he got buried under the pile of rocks in the caves on father ted
Hi Dave, my car is stuck on my driveway and I’ve been beating an injector with a slide hammer so bad the skin has came off my fingers. Please if you see this I could really use your help. Thanks
I am between otofix and topdon, but i think i will go for the otofix. I had used in the past, the same launch scanner you have, but i didn't like the menu/PID and how it works. Not that is not good scanner, maybe mostly was me,the way i am thinking, my logic,the way i am working, wasn't that friendly to me, to my philosophy. The last few years,where i work, i am using the Autel Ultra, menu and philosophy is very close to me, if i try to find something in the scanner, like a coding or something special ,even i haven't seen this feature before, i know were to find it in the menu. so i am very familiar with the Autel menu. otofix for me i think.Topdon more video in the internet that may help you.
great video Dave , i brought a d1 lite , i managed to get one on offer for £254 , well happy with it , i also use topdon pro and i manage well with these tools , thank for the info regarding the fca sgw bypass , thanks again
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Truly excellent, thank you. As you said, I’ve watched several other reviews which have helped narrow my choice down to this Otofix tool. Your video helped me better understand the criticality of a DoiP scan tool for my 2017 Range Rover Velar. For the money, the range of hot functions, including those for my air suspension, are superb. Thank you again. A really worthwhile 30min watch. I owe you one!
Thank you, I have been watching reviews of all the deferent scan tools to help me decide which one to buy. Every time I watch one it confuses me more😅
You made it clear for me now.
You’re right no one talks about the protocols and deference between them. Instead they’re explaining how to unpack and what you find in the box!!
✨
😂😂😂
I must admit out of all the UA-cam mechanics you seem the most honest and unbiased i do really rate your opinion as you’re not out flogging gear you got free , nice one 👍🏻😃
thanks dave for your imput wish i had of watch this video a few weeks ago
Got a D1 few years ago, great wee scan tool.
Cheers for the info. Couple of things there I didn’t know 👍
Thanks a million Dave 🙏 That's awesome to know👌 👍🙏💯
Interesting stuff Dave. VCDS is my go-to because of the volume of VAG vehicles I do but Autel Maxysis is the go-to for anything non VAG. I have the same Snap-On Verus Edge but I gave up paying the licence for it not long after I got Autel. Autel licence is up in Feb so I’ve got a decision to make. Probably going to get an Autel MS909 as I can reasonably justify the £3k over the next 2 years and I like the Autel I have. Didn’t know about the bypass for FCW; could be handy for the small volume of them that I see. Thanks for sharing 👍
Great video!
Great video Dave , Sandy will be jealous , as you say , no 1 tool does everything 😅, just drives you mad swapping scan tools 1/2 way through a job as it wont talk to what you need to , nice piece of kit for Fiat /Chrysler vehicles , I've seen on flea bay you can buy an adapter lead for Autel scanners for around a tenner ,(will probably work on most )👍👍👍
Great info, thanks.
Hi Dave great video as usual i have a ms 908 and my screen went as well, i put a new one in mine it is quite stright forward just watch when you separate it there is a short ribbon connect so don't pull it stright apart or you could damage it, keep up the good work mate
Thank you for the video
Valid points dave. I had the v+ but I did find the specs was limited, even with an extra SDcard it was not stable. So did end up with thinkcar pros and it have worked good. But yeah will see what update price is rised to when it's time 😅 cheers.
That little otofix looks fairly capable Dave 😎 back on to the price of updates, I’ve got a snap-on Apollo D8 and that costs me £82 each month to keep it up to date. I also use VCDS on a daily basis for vag stuff and it’s free updates too 😅
Derek.
Hey Dave, love the videos. I'm in the market for a new scan tool. Own a few VWs but don't want to be limited by VCDS. Do you think the D1 or D1 Pro would cover the VAG bases? Or is VCDS the only way to go?
NI lad living in sunny Cape Town
Cool video Dave I need that secure gateway bypass thing seen 2 car in the last 3 weeks that we could not communicate with 👍
Well, I can tell you for free that these things fix cars in most cases and this is from a personal experience that almost cost me a fortune.
1. My 2003 Mercedes Gwagon G55 was diagnosed with a gearbox problem and it needed a replacement. It would cost around $3,000 to get a used one. So, abandoned the car at home for 9 months. One day I met a guy with a think car diagnostic tool and he said he could check the car again. He did and reprogrammed the gearbox and I saved 3k and it hasn't faulted since then.
2. My Ford Fusion 2015 had a steering issue and would not turn. The Mechanic told me we needed to replace the steering rack for around $350. I called the same Guy who fixed the Gwagon gear, and my greatest surprise he reset the steering rack again saving me $350. Mechanics can be dodgy at times. These tools can reset/reprogram faults. Other times it would direct you to fix a fault.
As stated in the video, scan tools do not fix cars, they are only a tool. This is not a ThinkCar and does not do programming, again as stated.
Hi. Thanks for video
Otofix d1 lite support Sgw ?
hi Dave ,been pricing arround ,for replacing Toyota yaris timming chain Mk2 1.3lt , 130,000, rattles some morning ,but was told needs chain ,hows much should i pay ,any advices ,much appreciated
just ordered one Cheers, there only £319 on prime day
Yes 20% off on prime day. Well done
Hi Dave are you local to Newtownabbey by any chance. I mean are you open to public, I have a Kuga I’m having some issues with and think I live local
Every time i see you doing that movement with your hand, i think of Graham Norton when he got buried under the pile of rocks in the caves on father ted
That's good to know, a real gem of information
Hi Dave, my car is stuck on my driveway and I’ve been beating an injector with a slide hammer so bad the skin has came off my fingers. Please if you see this I could really use your help. Thanks
I thought you had topdon in your scantool collection.
You told it right the more you pay you get the shaft in the end
I am between otofix and topdon, but i think i will go for the otofix. I had used in the past, the same launch scanner you have, but i didn't like the menu/PID and how it works. Not that is not good scanner, maybe mostly was me,the way i am thinking, my logic,the way i am working, wasn't that friendly to me, to my philosophy.
The last few years,where i work, i am using the Autel Ultra, menu and philosophy is very close to me, if i try to find something in the scanner, like a coding or something special ,even i haven't seen this feature before, i know were to find it in the menu. so i am very familiar with the Autel menu. otofix for me i think.Topdon more video in the internet that may help you.
Dave all the makes are unlocked correct?
Correct
Aye looks like good value Dave (again…not that you’ll read this) 🤣
have you had much to do with immo matching tools . looking for a good all round one for immo systems
Otofix do an immobiliser key coding version of the D1
1500 is cheap for update try snap on 10 to 15,000 and it depends on how far you’re behind on your updates they could cost you 20,000
great video Dave , i brought a d1 lite , i managed to get one on offer for £254 , well happy with it , i also use topdon pro and i manage well with these tools , thank for the info regarding the fca sgw bypass , thanks again