Why Do You Need an OEM Scan Tool? The Reason Is Simple: Liability
Posted by ADAS Depot on 8th Jul 2026
Every collision repair professional has run into a position statement that reads something like this one from Ford Motor Company:
"Proper Tools & Procedures: Software: IDS (1996–2018 vehicles), FDRS (2018-onwards). Hardware: VCMII, VCM3, or J2534-compliant interface. Adherence to all Ford Motor Company original equipment repair procedures and calibrations per the work
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ADAS Depot New SecondTech Direct Service
Posted by ADAS Depot on 6th Jul 2026
Independent and mobile repair shops face a familiar problem. A vehicle rolls in with a complex electrical fault or a module that needs programming, and the shop either invests in an expensive OEM-specific tool it may rarely use again, or sends the customer to the dealership. ADAS Depot is introducing SecondTech Direct Service to give shops another option: real-time access to an
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Choosing a Chrysler Diagnostic and Reprogramming Tool for Your Shop
Posted by ADAS Depot on 1st Jul 2026
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles roll into the bay every day, but the FCA (now Stellantis) family is one of the trickier lines to service. Secure gateway locks, token-based module flashing, and immobilizer work all stand between a technician and a finished repair. Picking the right Chrysler diagnostic and reprogramming tool comes down to one question: how much factory-le
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