We have all been VERY busy, I am sure.
I just got this question from visitor to our website;
Hello,
I’m a technician at an independent repair facility in Minneapolis.
I currently run a snap on and have gotten tired of the lack of
coverage and the complete idiocy of the snap on truck driver. I also
run a Bosch mvci, and a autocom as well as a vcds.
I service alot of Honda, Toyota, vw, Audi, Subaru, ford, gm
I service some BMW Volvo Saab
I rarely service mini Mercedes smart
I would like to have access to geko for dash immo access
I currently use a think pad x61 and would like to continue using it
because of the tablet input.
What would you suggest I purchase for daily diagnostic needs as well
as the occasional programming need. I am open to the idea of a new
pc for programming. Is the DOL a good option? Or am I better off
going with a cardaq and installing offline versions of mfg software?
I’d like to keep the investment under 4k if possible
Thanks!
Dan Decker
Sent from my iPhon
Hello Dan,
Thanks for your contact.
You have made some interesting choices for diagnostic equipment.
Please give me a couple of answers so I might make the best recommendations.
What version of the Snap On scanner are you working with?
With the Bosch mvci, are you running the ESITronics diagnostic suite?
What do you think of it?
Is Bosch mvci a true J-2534 device?
Is the Bosch mvci seen as the GM MDI?
http://www.boschdiagnostics.com/TESTEQUIPMENT/DIAGNOSTICS/SCANTOOLS/MDI/PAGES/MDI.ASPX
Your choice of the think pad x61 is a good one.
What OS is it running and what are the hardware statistics?
Like HDD ghz rating and how much RAM?
You said that you do not often service mini Mercedes smart.
Do you work on regular MB cars?
Let me know the answers to these questions and I will work on a recommendation.
Call me if you like.
Respectfully,
Paul Callanan
Postmaster@AutoDiagCart.com
720-291-7724
TO ANY READERS
PS: Please let me know your opinion of the Autocom.
I have not talked with any users yet!