What does $50,000 in Scan Tools Look Like?!

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 พ.ย. 2024

ความคิดเห็น • 92

  • @mod_incllc3235
    @mod_incllc3235 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Every shop needs to watch this video and learn the correct way to do business. It's bad for the industry as a whole when shops don't have the proper scan tools or more often scopes - to work on modern vehicles. Thank you very much for sharing your resources with us viewers. These days even smart vehicle owners need to own a decent scan tool. This type of content is why this channel will have a million subscribers before long. Just as an example - Rainman Ray's Repair channel has over half a million subs in just about two years. He runs his shop on with one Snap on scan tool and a few video's ago he mentioned that he didn't have a Scope. Many in the comment section were shocked including myself. Here's a quite good mechanic otherwise with over a decade experience wrenching at a dealership then a decent sized independent and has now opened his own shop in Florida. Without that scope he was forced to use the parts cannon method when a square wave on a scope would have confirmed the diagnosis for sure. Keep up the great content - I learn something from almost every video. Thanks!

    • @AT-wl9yq
      @AT-wl9yq ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It also depends on what type of work you want to do, and on what brands. Most independent shops usually turn down at least some jobs. Today, its almost impossible to do all makes and models. If I were starting my own shop in 2023, I would specialize in certain brands. Its getting to the point where you almost have to. Then you can buy the factory scan tools for the brands you work on. You may not even need a scope because a lot of the factory tools have some scope functionality built in.

  • @JerseyPR84
    @JerseyPR84 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    As an 18 year tech im inspired by this channel..this is probably one of my favorite auto-motive channels...and i have quiet a few .lol..
    Reminds a lot of what goes on in my shop on a daily.. so i can relate to most of episodes so far thats been posted..
    Excellent blue print of how a busy shop should be ran..
    A tour of the whole shop would be awesome..on how your running this great operation... thanks 👍 keep up the great work and much success...

  • @knock904
    @knock904 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sir I tell you your videos are very informative..Wow I knew multiple scan tools was needed..But this gave me clear understanding

  • @advancedleveldiagnostics
    @advancedleveldiagnostics ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When they say, what's the best Scan tool? All of them. You really took it to heart! Great collection; love the videos!

    • @mattfanslow
      @mattfanslow ปีที่แล้ว

      My standard answer.

    • @theroyaltyautoservice
      @theroyaltyautoservice  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!!

    • @advancedleveldiagnostics
      @advancedleveldiagnostics ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mattfanslow I think I heard it on your podcast. Lol

    • @mattfanslow
      @mattfanslow ปีที่แล้ว

      @@advancedleveldiagnostics I stole it from Riggle. He said it in a PWR class way back when. Keith says it a lot too.

  • @garrettc9778
    @garrettc9778 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! I’d be really interested in a video about how you do some of your ticket work. Maybe on your customer care people and how you get your pre scans and pictures attached to your tickets.

  • @zackarymcclain164
    @zackarymcclain164 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Shops with one scan tool don’t do squat. They replace a lot of parts and ship things to the dealer. I have quite a few tools in the back of my mobile diagnostics van and even I wish I had more.

  • @suryaprihadi2258
    @suryaprihadi2258 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am drooling now watching ur gear inventory❤

  • @brisketprofit3205
    @brisketprofit3205 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video! I doubt any shop in my market can touch this. Good job!

  • @johnbortiehblabi
    @johnbortiehblabi ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like your presentation 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @lrmastertech
    @lrmastertech ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great idea on the program warning towels👍

  • @BenKlassen1
    @BenKlassen1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing the number of scanners/devices needed to do your job!

  • @Mr2004MCSS
    @Mr2004MCSS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I like these equipment videos.

  • @jonathannagela2130
    @jonathannagela2130 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    are these all tools you murchase and allow your mechanics to use so they dont buy it? Or did you stack ten mechanics scan tools that they bought in a room? Ive never heard of a shop that provides it ll to the mechs

  • @themechanicnextdoor5144
    @themechanicnextdoor5144 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “This is a really old autel” bro that thing is basically a space ship compared to the one at the shop I work at 💀💀

  • @djosbun
    @djosbun ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see that you pretty much have everything! I believe the Ford VCM3 is still on never ending backorder.

    • @theroyaltyautoservice
      @theroyaltyautoservice  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! And I believe you are correct. It took 6 months to get the Nissan interface.

    • @Ronsas98
      @Ronsas98 ปีที่แล้ว

      It took our shop almost 6 months to get the vcm 3 and the mdi for gm

    • @mrJajasper
      @mrJajasper ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess I got lucky, ordered a complete system from Auto Rescue, and they got a VCM 3 right before they shipped my system to me.

  • @mikec5971
    @mikec5971 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    good job man

  • @KGauto_Diagnostics
    @KGauto_Diagnostics ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the best collection of my favorite kind of tools to use. I wish the shop I worked for understood how expensive of an investment it is to offer "full service diagnostics" these days. I have maybe half this investment as you guys and my boss hasn't offered to help once outside of the paycheck he writes. I wish I was closer to y'all I would of apllied after the second video you put out! Keep it up Sherwood and team y'all are growing quick on the socials!

  • @mattfanslow
    @mattfanslow ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you need the bluebox, there’s little alternative.

  • @Automotive-fo5nu
    @Automotive-fo5nu 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. What is the model number for that Launch tool you use for pre-scan reports?

  • @henrytav
    @henrytav ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, thank you!
    I wish you were able to publish a video a day!
    I would love to know what software you use in your shop for checking in cars invoicing! I have an old software, but these days there are a ton of options in the market. It is just hard to make a decision and upgrade what I have.

    • @theroyaltyautoservice
      @theroyaltyautoservice  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We were thinking about doing a video on that and since it seems like people want to see it we will do one. Look for it soon. We would love to put out more content but, honestly, it takes a lot of time to do them. We are trying though. Thanks!!

  • @alijaleel83
    @alijaleel83 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you please make some of training online ? Thanks for sharing amazing information like this

  • @Mdavied2023
    @Mdavied2023 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    just opening new shop, do you recommend me MaxiSYS Ultra or MaxiIM IM608S II/IM608 PRO II ????
    i couldn't afford both of them right now

  • @ahmedalhimaidi9804
    @ahmedalhimaidi9804 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice.high tech

  • @jordanhelvey7756
    @jordanhelvey7756 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are each scanner specific to each model of car? Ford, Gm, Honda. Or do any of the interfaces work with the scanners interchangeably? I’m new to the scanner type. I like the Launch video for an entry level.

  • @christopherneale13
    @christopherneale13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now we need to see the scopes lol

  • @dannyd.8753
    @dannyd.8753 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you make a video for ODIS? How to diag a VW with it if you have one in the shop?

  • @powayimports4175
    @powayimports4175 ปีที่แล้ว

    That blue box is worth its weight. Saves me all the time. Wish they could’ve built upon it better. Too bad autologic lost its way as far as a leader in euro scan tools.

  • @rcnthusiast
    @rcnthusiast ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you come across a 2003 Saturn Ion3 which needed a new ECM or BCM and was able to successfully program a "refurbished" replacement module? I know two people who have 2003's and neither the shops nor the dealership have been able to program them. In one instance, the original BCM, which only had an output issue to the driver's door lock, was reprogrammed and the locks behaved as if it was a manual transmission (auto locking after 5mph) and the headlights no longer worked in "auto." I thought I would ask you since you seem to answer questions posted on your videos and you obviously have extensive experience with programming and scanning, and you live "next door" to the birthplace of Saturn. :)

  • @2eagle86
    @2eagle86 ปีที่แล้ว

    What scan tools do you have to work on KIA/Hyundai vehicles and have you guys been changing out motors on them as well?

    • @theroyaltyautoservice
      @theroyaltyautoservice  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Depending on the level of work you want to do most scan tools.will work with Kia/Hyundai. If you want programming then I would recommend factory tool. We don't have them because you have to buy a tool for Kia and then a tool for Hyundai. 6k each last I checked. We just don't see enough to warrant the expense.

  • @luigigonzalez5062
    @luigigonzalez5062 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    50 k.
    Is that per year for subscriptions and software updates?

    • @theroyaltyautoservice
      @theroyaltyautoservice  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's hardware and some software. Software updates and subscriptions are additional and are an ongoing investment.

  • @BipVuongAnCapTheMuaMayBayXao
    @BipVuongAnCapTheMuaMayBayXao ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bi-directional: I can say topdon cover good overall. Surprisingly you don’t have Autel ultra 😂

  • @DS-ss7vl
    @DS-ss7vl ปีที่แล้ว

    Niiice.

  • @Charlie-dv7ev
    @Charlie-dv7ev 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    DIY'rs will say you can do the same thing with less than 100 bucks and I laugh at their smooth brains.

  • @robertfrancisco1193
    @robertfrancisco1193 ปีที่แล้ว

    what would be your GO TO for Chrysler/jeep in the scan tool equipment!

    • @theroyaltyautoservice
      @theroyaltyautoservice  ปีที่แล้ว

      It really depends on what I'm trying to fix. For driveability problems I like ATS EScan. For body problems and updates I like the factory software.

    • @robertfrancisco1193
      @robertfrancisco1193 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theroyaltyautoservice ok thanks

  • @DependableAutoTruck
    @DependableAutoTruck ปีที่แล้ว +1

    have a friend just bought a 2023 F250 Diesel he wants a good scan tool i told him to get one of the 1200.00 Launch scanners what do you think.

    • @theroyaltyautoservice
      @theroyaltyautoservice  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s between them and Topdon. He will probably be good either way!

    • @thesmartguy3523
      @thesmartguy3523 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Launch+topdon offer pretty much the same thing, if I'm not wrong, topdon is just a sister company if not a rebrand of launch.

    • @curtdickman9392
      @curtdickman9392 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have Autel, Launch and Topdon. Launch and Topdon are quite similar, they both failed performing injector balance on an Equinox, when the Autel worked. Topdon had a GM update before Launch after sending both feedback about the issue. I have noticed when the Autel has a hole, Launch fills it and visa versa. I haven't had the Topdon long enough to have a good comparison. I believe your friend would be happy with either of the three.

  • @abdullahdele-oladepo64
    @abdullahdele-oladepo64 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please what OBD scanner will recommend for Europeans car/mechanic?

  • @BarberAutomotive
    @BarberAutomotive ปีที่แล้ว

    What shop management software do you use??

  • @Mdavied2023
    @Mdavied2023 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what kind of tablet do you recommend me to use for ATS? surface Ipad Samsung

    • @theroyaltyautoservice
      @theroyaltyautoservice  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Microsoft Surface Pro. It has to be on a windows machine.

    • @Mdavied2023
      @Mdavied2023 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thanks a lot @@theroyaltyautoservice

  • @Mdavied2023
    @Mdavied2023 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    does ATS has bidirectional ? (Active test)

    • @Automotive-fo5nu
      @Automotive-fo5nu 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No it doesn’t.

    • @Mdavied2023
      @Mdavied2023 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Automotive-fo5nu ok thanks

  • @clublength724
    @clublength724 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have any standalone automotive oscilloscope, if Yes - which Brand/Model, if Not, why?

    • @theroyaltyautoservice
      @theroyaltyautoservice  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We have a couple of ATS EScope Pros at both shops. We also have a Pico scope. My go to is the ATS scope. www.automotivetestsolutions.com

  • @philh9238
    @philh9238 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And that snap on Zeus was15k of the 50k

  • @youutartur1104
    @youutartur1104 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool insight on your investments. As a tech that does 98% of the diagnostics in our shop, I am anal about the tools I choose to work with. I have one drawer with at least 10k worth of scopes, because one may be better than the other, ones easier to use for that case, one is easier to run and gun, ones better for test drives and so on. I also am insanely impatient, figuring out a car is already stressful-waiting on a tech that's chatting with a group while he's hogging the shop scan tool is a game I don't want a part of. There is also the marketability of having so much equipment you are prepared for anything should you need to move shops. It's very hard convincing your new boss as a new employee that you need a specific factory tool of X era for that one car, but it reflects on your paycheck when you get the car done and out no questions asked... and you even have a stake in the shop now that it can do X amount of new jobs it couldn't do before and will cost them at least 20k if they want to do it when you depart.. this means more money every Friday. I sound like the monopoly guy and very cutthroat, but it's very true. Look out after yourself, there is not many good shops like the one I'm at or like Royalty Auto Service who care about their employees. For any diagnostic tech reading this, your shop should buy whatever tool you think fits your needs. But you are doing yourself an immense solid if you outright own it yourself.

  • @coolioi407
    @coolioi407 ปีที่แล้ว

    Used a couple scanners over my career, didn’t really notice big differences between a $1000 to a $8000 one. Can you name any major examples of differences?

    • @OneManOnFire
      @OneManOnFire ปีที่แล้ว

      Some scanners don't work on some cars. Some scanners will tell the issue but won't tell you how to fix it. Some offer a better strategy on the layout. Some have holes in the software. The factory scan tool offers a lot.

    • @theroyaltyautoservice
      @theroyaltyautoservice  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Normally graphing and, in many cases, bi-directional controls.

    • @Charlie-dv7ev
      @Charlie-dv7ev 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Also refresh rate on live data seems to be faster with the more expensive tools

  • @davidessien5465
    @davidessien5465 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great engineer, please help!
    How can I solve this car problem? Recently, a client called me to fix his 2000 Toyota Avalon car that cranked but wasn't starting.
    From the onset, the car experienced several mechanical, as well as, electrical issues. Some of those problems were:-
    (1) Engine Oil consumption;
    (2) Engine misfire;
    (3) Engine rattling;
    (4) Intermittent hard starting after shutdown;
    (5) Hard to engage in drive, except engine is hot; etc.
    Hence, he took the car to a garage inorder to rectify the excessive Engine oil consumption and other car problems highlighted above. Consequently, the car problems exacerbated after engine rebuild by the engineer!
    The car owner wasn't satisfied with his repairs because it seems the engineer was deceitful. Although the car started after the rebuild, the problems still persisted. Valves weren't grinded after engine overhaul, engine still misfired at idle and when accelerating, etc.
    The engineer whose garage the car is presently being parked, requested for another engine overhau/ rebuildl. After engine rebuild the car started, the oil was mixed with water; the engine was still misfiring, rattling, etc. It was obvious, that he didn't use durable parts to do his work.
    Hence, the car owner moved the car to another garage for better repairs. The new garage suggested to the car owner that another engine rebuild is pertinent for optimal engine operation.
    During my conversation with this engineer, whose garage the car is presently being parked, he told me that: "when the car was first brought in, he noticed a black smoke ( maybe he was mistaken for blue smoke, at exhaust tail at idle). When accelerating, there's a loss of power, engine bucking, popping,etc. After the rebuild, the car didn't start because the mechanic didn't unlock the car with the remote but proceeded directly to cranking the engine. In addition, the security relay wasn't actuated for starting to take place. Electrician did some wire cutting around that axis which he said was corrected to factory, opened with a remote before the car started.
    Fortunately, after everything, the car started again. But there was still an intermittent misfire. What the car owner said was that, 'even when the second mechanic did engine rebuild, the car still misfired. Until he personally bypassed earth from the COP wire to the solenoids very close to the fuel injector often tightened with 10mm knot and depicted with blue and green colors on the picture. Car owner verified that the reasons for the misfire from both mechanics which still prevailed, was due to the solenoid valve that wasn't opening. That's why when accelerating it experienced a loss of power, similar to that experienced by a faulty fuel pump.
    After gear oil replacement and test driven by the second mechanic , smoke started emanating from the engine bay. Precisely, from the fan relay that the car owner connected by himself. Within few minutes, the car shutdown by itself as if fuel is finished. As he tried to restart it, the car refused to. Infact, when the ignition switch was turned to Acc/ ignition position, battery and fuel light was not displaying in the dashboard/ instrument cluster. However, during cranking battery light glew faintly and start. But when throttled, it would shutdown. Electrician verified and replaced the alternator diode with a new one. When Ignition switch was turned to Acc/ ignition position, the battery and other lights came out brightly but when cranked to start engine wouldn't start again. Sadly, it still wouldn't start.
    I tried to scan for DTC codes, but my scanner wasn't communicating. I checked all fuses, power and ground at obd port, those checked ok. but my scanner isn't compatible to read CAN network. there are only 4 wires intact for the obd2 port.
    Furthermore, I added fuel through the intake to the engine, no change at all. I checked for spark and injector pulse. These things weren't present. But there was power to injector with just the key at ignition or ACC and COP had 1 ground and 1 power as usual.
    Electrician from that garage, who also worked on the car said that he sniffed burning smell from the ECU, however personally I didn't when I went to start the car. I don't know how certain that was. Hence, I pulled out the ECU to a laptop board engineer to test the components inside. He said: "everything looks ok and test fine, however the IC he doesn't have the right tools to proceed with the test. With the ECU removed battery connected, Engine light would come ON. with ECU connected check light still comes ON.
    Before I left, I checked the MAF sensor 5 wires and noticed that 3 wires were earth instead of 2 and 1 power; no ignition current/ power was available for the remaining 2 wires.
    Please, what should I do to start the car?

  • @simplemechanics246
    @simplemechanics246 ปีที่แล้ว

    scanners is so history...use what ever you want but end of the day oscilloscope and programmers makes the real job

  • @Franklinveterinarycenter1of4
    @Franklinveterinarycenter1of4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    volume is poor quality on video; for this reason could not complete the view

    • @theroyaltyautoservice
      @theroyaltyautoservice  ปีที่แล้ว

      Will find out what happened and get it fixed for next one. Thank you for the feedback!!

  • @TheMasterHackUS
    @TheMasterHackUS ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I was going to ask if any of your techs purchase their own scan tools or diagnostic equipment? Also how do you like the iScan? Ive heard you can use it as a pass through for ODIS. Does the iScan have more functionality then say a topdon or autel?

    • @theroyaltyautoservice
      @theroyaltyautoservice  ปีที่แล้ว

      You can use it as a pass through. I'm not sure about ODIS but definitely with ISTA. We like it. And the people who support it are great!

  • @leecampbell9498
    @leecampbell9498 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    No DRB3 for dodge? LoL

  • @patrioticimmigrant8817
    @patrioticimmigrant8817 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for taking the time. Would you rate them? I have a snapon d10 deff want a Zeus and a ATS. however I'm a one man band. Lol

    • @theroyaltyautoservice
      @theroyaltyautoservice  ปีที่แล้ว

      It really depends on what you are working on and what kind of problem with the vehicle. The ATS is a generic OBD scanner but has a ton of features that make it light years above a normal OBD scanner. But, it's not going to be able to get into any module except engine. If you're looking for the best all around scan tool for all modules I'd go Topdon or Autel. And Topdon has fantastic support. Thanks for watching!!

  • @Zachgregor422
    @Zachgregor422 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you guys hiring?

  • @jonathannagela2130
    @jonathannagela2130 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the tools look unused, like you got them for free but dont use them??? Any tool in a shop gets dirty

  • @johnt4962
    @johnt4962 ปีที่แล้ว

    Volume too low

  • @philh9238
    @philh9238 ปีที่แล้ว

    The ford and Honda software on one laptop line isn’t true. I’ve ran them both hds and ids/fdrs on the same. We have a mobile programmer does the same

    • @sherwoodcooke7766
      @sherwoodcooke7766 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They must have changed something I guess. When we first started getting factory tools they wouldn't work together. Thanks for the info and for watching!

    • @mod_incllc3235
      @mod_incllc3235 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's always best practice to keep bi-directional software on separate partitions to avoid communication errors if you happen to go from one program to the other during the same session. Can both be on the same partition - technically yes but it is not optimal and may cause errors. Just like you wouldn't put Windows 11 and any version of Linux on the same partition.

  • @and0pand0
    @and0pand0 ปีที่แล้ว

    No porsche?

    • @theroyaltyautoservice
      @theroyaltyautoservice  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We don’t work on a lot of Porsche. The Farsight and Autel can do a bit with them though.

    • @and0pand0
      @and0pand0 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@theroyaltyautoservice i had to get a piwis just to reset service lights on a lot of the 2019+ models 😞

  • @shakeelsss
    @shakeelsss ปีที่แล้ว

    Does any of your kids have a passion for working on cars or is it genotype?

    • @theroyaltyautoservice
      @theroyaltyautoservice  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My son is the one behind the camera. He runs the day to day operations.

    • @shakeelsss
      @shakeelsss ปีที่แล้ว

      @Royalty Auto Service well 007/ Tom Cruise.