Snap-on Diagnostics: Latest software update
Published: 12 October, 2022
Snap-on has released its latest diagnostic software update, with highlights including 2022 model year updates for AFL GM, Hyundai, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, MG, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Smart, Subaru, Toyota, VAG and Volvo.
New features and enhancements include Diagnostics Health Check Report , which simplifies results for vehicle owners, and Custom Data List, which allows the technician to select multiple data categories, reducing the amount of PIDs received.
Additional advantages of using the newest software upgrade include Security Link, which ensures access to OEM-secured vehicles, expert information via SureTrack and manufacturer information such as TSBs campaigns, recalls and repair information. There are also sharing capabilities via Snap-on Cloud and over-air automatic software updates via ShopStream Connect, as well as over 70 on-tool guided component test training courses.
A spokesman for Snap-on Diagnostics said: “Technicians who upgrade to the newest version of the Snap-on software release will gain the ultimate competitive edge every day, with uninterrupted access to a universe of dynamically updated resources. From the moment they power on, technicians can confidently service customers with a tool containing unparalleled depth in general and collision repair coverage for Asian, domestic and European vehicles.”
For specific coverage and features by platform go to:
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diagnostics.snapon.co.uk/apollod8
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diagnostics.snapon.co.uk/software
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