Software Upgrade Helps Unlock Full Potential Diagnostic Platforms - Transmission Digest

Software Upgrade Helps Unlock Full Potential Diagnostic Platforms

With the latest Snap-on software release, professional technicians get the full potential of their diagnostic platform to increase their productivity and overcome even the toughest obstacles more quickly. From the moment they power-on, technicians can confidently service customers with a tool containing unparalleled depth in general and collision repair coverage for Asian, domestic and European vehicles.

With more than just new coverage and features, it also delivers significant and exclusive expert information enhancements. Plus, everything from previous releases.

“Shops need the latest coverage to continue to meet the needs of their customers,” said Dave Ellingen, president, Snap-on Diagnostics. “Keeping their diagnostic software up-to-date maximizes their diagnostic tool investment and guarantees better performance than the day it was bought. No other diagnostic tool and information provider can deliver such extensive coverage, services and features.”

New coverage highlights include 2020 automotive and motorcycle year updates; Expanded 2020 model code scan and clear; New models, system adds and more for Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota and Volkswagen; New ADAS recalibrations for Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Lexus, Mazda and Toyota.

Features and enhancements include new component tests; 22 percent increase in hybrid electronics component tests; 13 percent increase in additional driver aids/ADAS component tests; 65 percent increase in Mercedes-Benz HVAC component tests; A new maintenance category lets technicians find common maintenance resets quickly for jobs such as fluids and brakes, on Fast-Track Intelligent Diagnostics platforms; New vehicle identification screen that once filled in the information replicates to all critical system reports; Newly linked functional tests and reset procedures help speed-up work. Available with exclusive service rests and relearns feature on Fast-Track Intelligent Diagnostics and VERUS® Edge products

For specific coverage and features by platform, refer to the vehicle coverage guide at http://snapon.com/vcguide.

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