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Latest Snap-on Software Upgrade Includes Tesla Vehicle Coverage

With its latest diagnostic software upgrade, Snap-on® introduces coverage for the Tesla® Model S and Model X, further expanding the breadth and depth of manufacturer-level capabilities that shops need to handle today’s new technology.

New APOLLO+ Scan Tool From Snap-on is Fast, Smart, and Focused

The new APOLLO+™ scan tool from Snap-on® is a diagnostic assistant, ready with guidance and capabilities for every repair, from the routine to the mysterious. With Fast-Track® Intelligent Diagnostics troubleshooting, a patented exclusive feature that filters out complexity and presents one filtered workflow, professional technicians have everything they need to get through the job.

Your Guide to Snap-on® Diagnostic Health Scan Reports

Running a Health Scan provides assurance to a vehicle owner of the vehicle’s state before and after repairs. Since numerous vehicle systems may not display issues through warning lights or by displaying a message on the Diagnostic Information Center of the vehicle, the Health Scan becomes essential in detecting hidden problems. Here is how Snap-on's Diagnostic Health Scans can help you...


Snap-on Technical Focus Articles

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Electric Vehicles, with a "B"

The article is about electric vehicles, (EV) for short, also known as battery electric vehicles (BEV). The B in BEV defines an all-electric vehicle versus a hybrid. There are now many OEMs with BEV offerings, such as the Audi® e-tron®, BMW® i4®, Cadillac® Lyriq®, Chevrolet® Blazer®, Ford® F-150® Lightning® and Mustang Mach-E®, Hyundai® ioniq®, Kia® EV6®, MG5®, Mini®, Nissan® Leaf®, Polestar® 2, Rivian®, Tesla® and Volkswagen® 1D.3®. Let's drive in!

Park Assist? Self-Parking? Yes, Please!

Take a look into Parking Assistance Systems (PAS) and how sensors, cameras, automated controls work in unison to make parking a vehicle a breeze. We'll go over the history of AFAS, the types of Parking Assist Systems (passive, active, and remote), and share how to diagnose and calibrate ADAS with a Snap-on® scan tool.

Ignition System Diagnosis Do's and Don'ts

Did you know that the purpose of the ignition system is to create a high voltage spark at the correct time and at the required intensity? Learn all about ignition systems - what to do and what not to do.