Winter Is Upon Us Once Again
Winter is upon us once again, bringing unpleasant, risky and even downright dangerous driving conditions. It makes good sense to always carry a winter driving kit, if you pop it in a hold-all it will keep it all secure and you can easily transfer it if you use a different car. Of course your kit […]
Self-driving Cars?
We all know there is a huge amount of technology, electronics and computers in all modern cars. Some people hate it and prefer to be able to repair their cars using an elastic band, whereas others prefer the additional performance, safety and comfort that is provided by all these gadgets. These gadgets are of course […]
Periodic Roadworthiness Tests
I am sure that by now most of you will have heard of the furore about the EU Commission Proposal regarding the harmonisation of periodic roadworthiness tests (RWT). This could possibly affect classic and modified vehicles and their associated industries. Europe wide reactions to this Proposal have ranged from a “wait and see” attitude to […]
DRAPER EXPERT 43913
The Draper Expert 43913 EOBD2 is designed to read and diagnose engine codes and switch off engine warning lights using the vehicle on board diagnostic port. USER FRIENDLY Simple and easy to use with EOBD-compliant engines in post 2001 and post 2004 diesel vehicles, this hand held, light weight fault-code reader supports J1850 VPW, J1850 […]
SEALEY VS862
The Sealey VS862 VAG code reader, diagnostic tool is a hand held, stand alone unit, designed to work with Audi, VW, Seat and Skoda vehicles equipped with Controller Area Network (CAN) protocol.. USER FRIENDLY Very simple to use with a large, easy to read LCD display screen and intuitive controls. The menu driven software communicates […]
U281 OBD-2 CAN-BUS
Hand held, light weight, stand alone device designed for use with VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda vehicles, this self contained unit reads and resets fault codes and warning lights. Ease of Use Easy to use, supplied with full user instructions, no batteries required, completely self contained, stand alone unit that plugs straight into the vehicle […]
VGATE VS450
The Vgate SuperScan VS450 Scantool is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) level diagnostic tool for the majority of post 1990 Volkswagen/Audi models, it replaces the obsolete VAG405 which is no longer produced. The EOBD function means the VS450 will also operate on non Volkswagen/Audi vehicles, although not to the same extent. USER FRIENDLY Easy to […]
AUTEL MS509
The MS509 car fault code reader allows easy access to a vehicle computer via its diagnostic port. CAN enabled, it is designed for use on all 1996 and later European, Asian and US vehicles with OBD2 compliance. USER FRIENDLY This sophisticated but simple to use, hand held tool displays DTC definitions on a large, backlit […]
Automotive Diagnostic Systems: Understanding Obd I & Obd II
Automotive Diagnostic Systems: Understanding Obd I & Obd II by Keith McCord is a book designed for anyone who wants to work on the motor car of today, from the professional motor mechanic to the DIY enthusiast, this book will guide you through the complexities of using a diagnostic scanner via the vehicle on board […]
How to Use Automotive Diagnostic Scanners
The car mechanic or DIY enthusiast of today requires diagnostic equipment to effectively work on modern cars. There are so many different types of diagnostic scanners on the market these days; from lightweight, hand held, dedicated units to software operated through your laptop or PC via the vehicle on board diagnostic port, this book is […]