Launch X431 V Bi-directional Scanner

this is a truly amazing tool. i wish i was a better mechanic to fully use all its functions.ive been using this for a bit. my own car, coworkers, and family to see if there was anything suspicious going on under the hood. its automatic diagnostic runs smoothly and creates a checklist of systems and features.you can see from the pictures what the case looks like. the pictures from amazon are adequate but i put mine here to prove i have the diagnostic tool and im not some company smuck writing a vague review.the tablet is good. it is a standard tablet so i can use it for casual games while im looking busy. it has a camera i use to take pictures to show people what im working on. it connects to networks for internet. i get youtube. it is a tablet and does what a tablet do.it comes with more adapters than i know what to do it and for cars im far too poor to ever get my hands on. the brick that plugs into the OBD II will not fit into my FORD without the extender adapter. the plastic housing is preventing access. i could have unscrewed the tip from car and plugged it into the dangling card but the kit comes with everything.i can go on forever.. the live data is immensely helpful too. i haven't needed it to repair anything yet but it was cool to see the data scroll for a healthy if not aging FORD.TL;DR - its only limitation is user.the price is steep but if i were to charge myself and the people i have been testing this tool i could recuperate the cost. there are free updates for 2 years. it is not mandatory to update after the two years and you can still use the tool after the two years. which is one more reason i got this. look at it this way, the price is a 2 year subscription. for , like 65 bucks and tax you get a tablet, OBDII, carrying case and every single adapter. its a great price.lastly, you have access to a database, technical support, car support, and an invite to facebook which gives yo more access to information.

This tool has done everything I needed to do with my Porsche Cayenne S 958. From deep diagnostic reports to clearing faults in various modules to coding special hidden options and a steering wheel change. I've used it to help friends diagnose engine lights and code modules. It gets pretty deep with BMW as well and has some special functions with Mercedes. Although there is not a ton of support from Launch, there is a lot of info out on the internet for specific vehicles, then you just have to dig into the menus of the software while connected to your vehicle and figure out how to apply settings from other sources using this tool / software.I wish Launch would sell software only, as it's basically just a good spec Android tablet with their app loaded and licensed. I don't really need another tablet, and haven't had any use for any of the myriad of cables, just the OBD2 dongle for vehicles made in the last 15 years or so. It's a Bluetooth dongle that stores neatly in the rugged protective case over the tablet. If they just sold the Bluetooth dongle and the app license any recent Android phone could do the same job.Overall this tool is a great value for anyone who wants to be a DIY mechanic on aging complex cars that would cost a bundle to fix at a dealer or specialty shop. It has certainly paid for itself in diagnostic info and time savings. I was at tire kingdom just recently and they charged an old lady $142 just to hook up the computer diagnostic on her old Ford Focus to check an engine light. Wish I had it with me at the time. I would have done a 10 minute report for free complete with emailed report.

Great tool!100% recommend.The launch X431 prov V is an efficient product that can be used on any type car, it is easy to navigate through it gives sufficient results. It has tremendously increased our client base as customers are happy about the results provided and less time consuming. I will definitely recommend this product ton any workshop that deals with a variety of vehicles on a daily basis.Easy to use, in terms of equipment probably best when it comes to universal equipment.I use to have X431 pro 3, new machine works faster and provides much bigger variety of functions.I’ve used it on cars like: Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, VW, Toyota, Nissan, Lexus, Mazda, Porsche, Subaru, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Honda, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, GWM, Land Rover, Range Rover, Jaguar, Saab and many more brands.Every time – perfect understanding of the problem and detailed guidance.This tool saves time and increases revenue significantly.Only with in a week without machine (sold old one, was waiting for new one) I faced challenges I’ve never had before.Big thank you to KINGBOLEN Auto Scanner Center for this product!

I'm a 20 year mechanic and electrical engineer and have used the Tech II, OTC, and Snap On. This tool does a lot of what these more expensive tools do. However, there are misspellings, glitches, improper organization of data, and some functionality doesn't work, even though there's a menu item for it. My home scan tool is outdated now, so I needed something new. I thought I'd try this. I'd rank it a 3 out of 5, since it's bulky and has a lot of unneeded garbage on it.Update: I wanted to use it for the first time and it won't get past the login screen, after entering the password "Starting Android". I contacted the seller, which says 24/7 support. No response. This thing is a piece of trash! I want my money back.