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OEM Portals & Right-to-Repair: What Independents Really Get Everyone talks about “right to repair”, but in practice independent workshops still need OEM portals...
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...
J2534 & Remote Programming for 2025 Workshops Most 2025 vehicles can be reflashed with J2534/DoIP interfaces without sending them to the dealer. T...
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...
ECU Chip Tuning: Benefits and Drawbacks for Everyday Car Owners Discover the advantages and risks of ECU chip tuning, including impacts on power, fuel efficiency, e...
Diagnostic and ECU Flashing Tools from Legacy to Modern Explore the complete history and evolution of automotive diagnostic scanners and ECU tuning equipmen...
Mastering WinOLS: The Complete Guide to EVC’s ECU Tuning Software An in-depth guide to WinOLS by EVC – the renowned ECU remapping software. Learn its base features, m...
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...
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MHHAuto: The Ultimate Forum for Car Diagnostics & ECU Programming MHHAuto is a renowned online forum where car mechanics, auto diagnostics professionals, and enthusia...