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    Best scan tool for <$100

    Am thinking about getting a scan tool and want to stay under $100. What do you folks have/recommend?

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    I tell ya, I'm a generally old school guy and always preferred a traditional style device I could hold in my hands when it comes to OBD readers. However, I bought one of these:

    Amazon.com: Veepeak Mini WiFi OBD II Scanner for iOS and Android, Car Check Engine Light Diagnostic Code Reader Scan Tool Supports Torque Pro, OBD Fusion, Car Scanner App : Automotive

    a couple years ago and I pair it with an app on my iPhone called "Auto Doctor". I pay around 20 bucks a year subscription for that and it gives me all sorts of access to vehicle data, checks and clears codes, displays freeze frame data, real-time sensor data, etc...all the stuff most guys will ever need to diagnose and repair at home and then some.

    I was considering getting my hands on a cheap iPad or tablet to use just in the garage with this device and app, it's that good. For now, it works fine with my phone. It has worked perfectly on all my domestic vehicles (16 Suburban, 08 CVPI, 03 Marauder) and also with my wife's 2015 Volvo which I know some scanners have a fit when you try to connect to European vehicles. Highly recommend.
    2003 Marauder 300A #1782 of 7093 | (SOLD - Gone but not forgotten)

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    If you have a tuner, use it. Works really well on all most every car I've hooked it to.

    It was an honor to have
    my ASS kicked by you!
    Rest In Peace!
    Paul T. Casey

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    Quote Originally Posted by Granddaddy Marq View Post
    If you have a tuner, use it. Works really well on all most every car I've hooked it to.
    Seriously? Well holy ****...I had no idea. I've got an SCT tuner that has just been sitting in my trunk for 8-9 years now...lol. Thanks for saving me some $$$ Granddaddy!

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    Lol... Yes! Each tuner has saved me a few times over the years!


    2003 300A Black, #4918 of 7838, 17,400 Miles
    Tune, KYB's, JLT, FlowMaster 42441, Res Delete, New BFG's, 8 coats of zymoil Titanium

    2003 300B Silver Birch, #21 of 419, 29,800 miles
    Tune, JLT, FlowMaster 42441 Res Delete, New Nitto 235/255 Bigcarsforever dead peddle & custom SRP peddles, 5 coats Zymoil Titanium, Addco front and rear sway bars, KYBs, 1/2 inch coil cut, Sparta Watts link and Control Arms, Carfixer alignment.

    2003 CV Sport Matador Red, 19,280 Miles, DD, Curless Full Service Royal flush, Marto Tune, 18 Chrome Wheels w 235/265 front/back Nitto tires, NEW OEM Sport Springs -1 coil & Monroe Severe Duty (front) shocks, Addco front and rear sway bars, KYB rear Shocks, Carfixer Alignment.

    2004 CV HPP Silver Birch, 93,000 miles. Son's DD, 18 Chrome Wheels w 235/265 front/back Nitto tires (thank you Lowndex!)

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