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XTOOL D9EV Review: The First Diagnostic Tablet That Handles Both EV Battery Analysis and ICE Diagnostics
XTOOL D9EV combines EV battery pack analysis with traditional full-system diagnostics in one tablet. Review...
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OBDSTAR Unlocks Bosch MG1/MD1 Encrypted ECUs: BMW B48/B58 Bench Programming Goes Mainstream
OBDSTAR ECU Master is adding locked Bosch MG1/MD1 ECU unlock for BMW B48/B58 engines. The...
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Launch X431 August 9 Update Brings Chrysler 2027 Coverage, Lotus ABS Fixes, and Proton SAGA Support
Launch X431 August 9 2026 software update adds Chrysler 2025-2027 coverage, Lotus ABS and SRS...
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Autel MA800 and CCC ONE Integration: How Collision Repair Diagnostics Are Changing in August 2026
Autel debuts the all-new MA800 mobile ADAS calibration system and expands CCC ONE integration to...
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Tesla Opens Model S/X Diagnostic Codes: What Independent EV Repair Shops Need to Know in 2026
Tesla opened Model S/X diagnostic protocols to independent repair shops. What EV technicians need to...
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TOPDON and Solera Bring Identifix Direct-Hit to Diagnostic Tablets: What It Means for Your Shop
TOPDON USA and Solera have partnered to integrate Identifix Direct-Hit — a database of over...
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How AI-Assisted Repair Guidance Is Reshaping Independent Diagnostic Workflows in 2026
The diagnostic hardware race is over. In 2026, integrated repair intelligence — not faster processors...
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Bosch ADS X Breaks Mercedes-Benz CeBAS Secure Access Without AutoAuth: What 7.3 and 7.4 Mean for Independent Shops
Bosch ADS X 7.3 and 7.4 software updates bring direct Seed & Key authentication for...
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VAS 5054A with Bluetooth and OKI Chip Panasonic CF-53/Dell E6420 Laptop for Installed ODIS V5.1.5 for VAG Ready to Use
VAS 5054A with Panasonic CF-53/Dell E6420 Laptop Installed ODISV5.1.5 Ready to Use VAS 5054A ODIS V5.1.3 Diagnostic...
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Launch X431 July 2026 Heavy-Duty Update: SCANIA 36 New Functions, ISUZU 2026 Coverage, and ZF TraXon2 Support
Launch X431's July 2026 heavy-duty update adds 36 SCANIA functions, ISUZU 2026 coverage, ZF TraXon2...
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auto-locksmith
OBDSTAR X300 DP Plus Final Update: What End-of-Life Means for Your Key Programming Workflow
OBDSTAR ships the final update for the X300 DP Plus key programmer. Here is what...
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Wireless vs. Wired Diagnostic Scanners: What Bluetooth 5.0 and CAN FD Mean for Your Shop in 2026
Wireless or wired diagnostic scanner? Bluetooth 5.0 finally rivals cables for most tasks -- but...
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