Tags: diagnostic

A structured case library separates measured evidence, external research, workshop tests and the final verified repair result.

Useful forum research should not disappear when the browser closes. Build a workshop case library th...

Precise forum searches combine the fault code, control-unit identity, tool and operation instead of relying on the vehicle model alone.

Searching only by vehicle model produces hundreds of weak results. This workflow shows how to find u...

SGW and SFD gateway documentation before diagnostic authorization work starts.

Secure gateway jobs need clean paperwork before any function is performed. Use this SGW and SFD job ...

DoIP and CAN-FD setup checklist with VCI, Ethernet and stable battery support.

Modern diagnostic sessions depend on more than an OBD cable. This checklist covers VCI readiness, Do...

Forum access comparison for MHHAuto, CarTechnology and CarMasters workshop use.

Compare MHHAuto, CarTechnology and CarMasters forum access by typical workflow: diagnostics, ECU fil...

Planning monthly and annual repair data access costs for a small workshop.

A practical way to decide between short-term and yearly repair data access using real workshop scena...

WorkShopData repair data options for passenger car and truck workshop jobs.

Compare car-only repair data with mixed car, truck and semi-trailer coverage. Use this guide to deci...

WorkShopData circuit test workflow from DTC lookup to connector pinout checks.

Electrical faults waste time when the test path is unclear. This workflow shows how to move from a D...

How to Ask on Auto Forums So You Get Useful Answers (2026)

Most forum threads fail because the author gives zero data. Here’s a simple template that gets real ...

DoIP Diagnostics Explained: Faster OEM Scanning (2026)

DoIP (Diagnostics over IP) is replacing classic CAN diagnostics in modern vehicles. Here’s what it i...

Build a Local OEM Diagnostic Lab with VMs (ODIS, ISTA, Xentry, JLR) in 2025

Shops keep downloading random VM images of ODIS/ISTA/Xentry and then struggle with drivers, VCI pass...

Pricing Diagnostic, Programming & ADAS Jobs in 2025

How to set prices in 2025 for diagnostics, SGW/SFD unlocks, ECU flashing, and ADAS calibration — wit...

2025 Diagnostic Tablet Buyer’s Guide: Autel vs Launch vs Thinkcar vs TOPDON

Independent workshops keep asking which scanner to buy in 2025 when cars already use DoIP, CAN-FD an...

EV & Hybrid High-Voltage Battery Diagnostics and SOH Reporting in 2025

EV and hybrid customers now expect a battery health report before buying or repairing a vehicle. Thi...

ADAS calibration setup for independent workshops (2025)

ADAS systems (ACC, AEB, LDW, 360° cameras) are now standard and every glass/bump repair sends vehicl...

How to Unlock SGW/SFD and Work with DoIP in 2025

Modern FCA/Stellantis, VAG, BMW and Mercedes models come with diagnostic gateways (SGW, SFD, online ...

EV & HEV Diagnostics: Essential Tools and Techniques for Modern Workshops

Discover essential diagnostic tools and techniques for electric and hybrid vehicles. Explore practic...

Diagnostic and ECU Flashing Tools from Legacy to Modern

Explore the complete history and evolution of automotive diagnostic scanners and ECU tuning equipmen...

Solera Autodata Fleet: All-in-One Repair Data for Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles

Access OEM repair data across your entire fleet — from passenger cars to motorcycles — with Solera A...

HaynesPro WorkshopData: Diagnostic & Repair Platform for Cars and Trucks

Unlock professional-level vehicle diagnostics with HaynesPro WorkshopData. Access OEM repair procedu...

MHHAuto: The Ultimate Forum for Car Diagnostics & ECU Programming

MHHAuto is a renowned online forum where car mechanics, auto diagnostics professionals, and enthusia...