I just bought an Apollo D8 for 1,600 used and I’m wondering if the subscription price for the intelligent diagnostic is worth the money. This tool will be used in an independent automotive shop. We have a verus at the shop but it doesn’t have the intelligent diagnostic so I haven’t been able to try it out
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Is snap on intelligent diagnostic worth it
- Thread starter Taurus84
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Depends on if you think you can make more money with it. Its pretty much an evolution of the troubleshooter with the major downside of it being subscription based. Its really designed for beginner/novice techs that either don't understand data pids or struggle with parts cannon diagnostics. In terms of what it is, its great. It saves you from having to bounce between the scan tool and Mitchell/Alldata for things like common problems and TSBs. Slap the Snap-on price tag on it then its...eh. If you don't need hand holding you could really expand your capability far better with a Launch or Autel which will do a lot of keys and module reprogramming that Snap-on wont.
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Not worth the cost if you got the experience and good data subscriptions already .
I have a used microsoft surface that runs multitude of useful software and is instant access tool for the subscription services and good old google and that right with me at the work bay or in the truck.
I don't see the snapon ID giving me much or any benefit/return for what it would cost me .
I have a used microsoft surface that runs multitude of useful software and is instant access tool for the subscription services and good old google and that right with me at the work bay or in the truck.
I don't see the snapon ID giving me much or any benefit/return for what it would cost me .
2ndGearRubber
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Depends on if you think you can make more money with it. Its pretty much an evolution of the troubleshooter with the major downside of it being subscription based. Its really designed for beginner/novice techs that either don't understand data pids or struggle with parts cannon diagnostics. In terms of what it is, its great. It saves you from having to bounce between the scan tool and Mitchell/Alldata for things like common problems and TSBs. Slap the Snap-on price tag on it then its...eh. If you don't need hand holding you could really expand your capability far better with a Launch or Autel which will do a lot of keys and module reprogramming that Snap-on wont.
^ That's basically my thoughts.
Every tech has their own procedures and techniques for a given situation. I saw the demo videos for the intelligent diagnostics, wasn't that impressed. More info in the tool, great. Subscription? I think not. What if I don't re-subscribe? Do I loose all the data/info for cars I already had? I'll walk to the computer for tsbs and wiring diagrams if need be. Cost wise I would say get the guys laptops for their boxes linked into your service info. Now the only thing intelligent diagnostics is offering the the data hand holding feature. I'd really like a search feature on my Autel; to minimize scrolling.
How much are they charging for that package now? How much diagnostic work do you do? Honestly how good are you at it? Do you get stumped/off track regularly? What do you do to get back on track? Are you paying for this personally, or is the shop paying for it?