VXDAS News
EU Regulation 2026/699 Is Now Law: What the New OBD Data Access Standards Mean for Independent Auto Workshops
EU Delegated Regulation 2026/699 took effect June 3, 2026, standardizing OBD data access for independent...
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Autel Adds Mercedes-Benz ECU and TCU Cloning: What Independent Shops Need to Know About the June 2026 Update
Autel released Mercedes-Benz ECU and TCU cloning for IM608 Pro II and IM508s in June...
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Launch X431 June 2026 Update Expands Benz and Citroën Diagnostic Coverage: What Independent Shops Need to Know
Launch rolled out the X431 June 2026 diagnostic update with expanded Mercedes-Benz and Citroen coverage....
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OBDSTAR ECU Master May 2026 Update: 300+ New ECU Protocols Across Cars, Heavy Duty, and Motorcycles
OBDSTAR's May 2026 ECU Master update adds 300+ ECU/TCU protocols across passenger cars, heavy-duty trucks,...
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REPAIR Act 2026: House Committee Vote Opens the Door for Independent Auto Shops — What Diagnostic Tool Buyers Need to Know
The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act on June 10,...
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ADAS Calibration in 2026: Why 88% of Vehicles Are Missing Required Recalibration — and What Your Shop Can Do About It
88% of vehicles that need ADAS recalibration after collision repair never get it. Learn why...
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VAG Enforces Mandatory SFD 2FA Authentication: What Independent Shops Must Do After May 2026
VAG now requires SFD two-factor authentication for all 2020+ vehicles. Which diagnostic tools still work,...
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Autel MaxiSYS Ultra S2 Review: Is the 2026 Flagship Diagnostic Scanner Worth $6,499?
In-depth review of the 2026 Autel MaxiSYS Ultra S2: VCMI2 6-in-1, 4-channel scope, Topology 3.0,...
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What Is SAE J2534 Pass-Thru Programming? A Complete Guide for Independent Auto Shops
Learn what SAE J2534 pass-thru programming is, how it saves independent auto shops thousands in...
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Why Your Standard OBD2 Scanner Can't Diagnose a Heavy-Duty Truck: What Shops Need to Know in 2026
Standard OBD2 scanners cant read heavy-duty trucks. Learn the key differences between J1939 and OBD2...
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Diagnostic Scanner Subscriptions vs Lifetime Updates: The Real Cost Comparison for 2026
Compare the real 5-year costs of Autel, Launch, XTOOL, and Foxwell diagnostic scanner updates. Subscription...
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SAE J1979-2 OBDonUDS Is Replacing OBD2 in 2027: What Diagnostic Tool Buyers Must Know
SAE J1979-2 OBDonUDS replaces classic OBD2 starting with 2027 vehicles. Learn what changes in DTC...
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