Does anyone here know the best aftermarket scan tool, all makes?

[BigBanks78]

My Dad and I have an auto repair shop. We have several scan tools like Star tester, tech 2 and otc genisis. Matco has a new one we were thinking of demoing for a bit to see if better than a Genisis or others.

Does anyone one here use scan tools for general diagnosis on vehicles up to probably 2013? Which ones do you like the best?

I run into things like Genisis does not have a misfire by cyl on an 08 HHR or just does not recognize some cars or some modules on a given car. European, Chrysler, and Japanese are our weakest area when resetting modules, throttles, and A/C stuff.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated!! :-)

[brian617]

I use a Snap-On Modis everyday its been a good all around machine, except for the times the bi-directional stuff won't work. Demoed an Autel MaxISYS 908 and was really impressed until I i couldn't connect to an 01 Dodge pickup... Keep in mind not every OEM allows all PIDS displayed to aftermarket machines. Some early OBD11 Ford comes to mind that Mode 6 is required for misfire history.

[Byron]

I use a Modis Ultra - awesome tool. Had the Genisys and it was a turd.

[BigBanks78]

We had a snap on red brick "GARBAGE" and snap on has the CRAPPIEST!!! customer service EVER!!! so I won't buy anything Snap On.. I have a pile of broken Snap On crap that no rep will warrentee, even have to chase them down to get told no.

Anyway thank for reply, I won't rule it out...I was just having a flash back :-) letting angry speak :-/
genisis is kind of a turd, but gets us by for what we usually see, I really don't like "just getting by" though!

[brian617]

See if you can get an STS or Matco dealer to demo you an Autel MaxiSYS. Pretty sweat machine for the money. Our SnapOn dealer is a PITA too.

[BigBanks78]

I'll put our names on the list to demo the newest matco.....glad to know I'm not the only 1 thinks that :-)!!!