You are not wrong, but the subscription for the snap on is optional, so you own the tool but to keep the software current yea the sub sucks.

There's something to be said for that for sure, but for me I look at what I'm actually working on, I don't work on Rolls Royce, Saab, Alfa Romeo, or other exotic cars. I agree that the Snap On is overpriced, but I'm happy with it.

Thanks for the info! I figured that out after I finished this video haha.

I am heavy into domestics, particularly diesels, so the snap on works very well for me. But yes, there are other industry standards depending on what segment of the industry you work in.

I don't disagree, but also take a look at TopDon scan tools. There are lots of options out there, gone are the days of snap on being the only name in town.

@@RogueWrenching They advertise this Launch as FCA approved.

@@bigblockcutlass123 Yes, I found that after I posted the video.

Yes, I've been corrected, it can connect to FCA secure gateways.

I paid $3,700 plus tax, it came to $3,920ish so yes, I feel like I got a decent deal, still a bit overpriced but better than full retail.

I have been informed I misspoke, this tool can connect to FCA secure gateways, there are better options as far as value than snap on, I chose the snap on because I am familiar with the interface, and I know my way around the product. I'm well aware it's not the end all be all, but for what I need it for it does everything I need and fast. I'm flat rate so speed matters above all.

@@RogueWrenchingthe snap on capabilities suck compared to the better launch and autel scan tools. You can do FAR more than any snap on scanner. My suggestion is if you do a lot of driveability stuff then learn the launch or autel and vastly improve your capabilities. We don’t farm out anything at our shop so we have multiple scan tools, scopes, J boxes, etc. my launch can have 16 separate graphs on one screen or you can combine some as well.

The topdon and thinktool scan tools use launch software that is slightly reskinned.

@Jpilgrim30 I really don't care for launch software, it's somewhat cumbersome and I'm used to the snappy.

True, but this was a sponsored event, where I was sent the X431 to review, I did so in a way that made sense to me, a direct comparison to the snap on.

​Still, if you still got it with you test those functions again, having what i wrote up there in mind The auto id & the readiness monitors @@RogueWrenching

I haven't had a chance to play with any TopDon tools yet.

@@RogueWrenchingThe experience will be essentially the same as this level of scanner from Launch. Mine looks the same, it's just blue instead of red. As I believe you correctly said in this video, any home gamer or frequent DIY'er will definitely benefit from a Launch-based scan tool in the 400-600 range. They go on sale a lot, too. If you're not depending on speed, then a few extra minutes getting through menus and completing scans isn't the end of the world. Mine has worked great for me and it's more than paid for itself in repairs I've been able to successfully complete thanks to it - TPMS control module vin encoding on a Hyundai, steering angle sensor calibration on a Hyundai, transmission relearn on a Ford, verifying PAM operation on a Ford, plus diagnosing and clearing all those DTCs which a cheap CEL scanner doesn't pull up on a variety of car models, doing rear brakes with electronic parking brakes, etc. It makes diagnosing rich/lean codes a breeze, too, but I am limited in the number of PIDS I can graph simultaneously to only 4. It was totally worth the money, however. I think your review is great in that you actually showed some of the things the tool can do while actually doing it - like getting live data from a parking aid module. Most reviews don't do that. Show people how it actually works! Thanks for doing that. Definitely hope you get the chance to review higher end hardware from Autel or Launch, that more directly competes on speed and software layout to your Snap-On, without the monthly sub or high up front costs, either. Mr O over at South Main Auto uses a high(er) end Autel scanner for almost all his videos now, frequently hooked up to the oscope, too. With the quality, speed, and capabilities of those tools in the 1-2k range, I don't see Snap-On at 4 to 8k being worth it any longer. The speed and layout of their scanner is excellent, however, no doubt about that. I would front-load your video with the information that Launch or whomever provided the scanner for your review, since KZfaq does have strict rules on that.

You are correct. It can get into FCA secure gateways, and I talked about the special functions.

Yes, I've been corrected, it can link to the FCA secure gateways.