Autel vs. Launch: Which Scanner is Right for Your Shop?
Posted by ADAS Depot on 12th Jun 2026
If you run a shop, the scanner question is rarely about one tool. It's about which platform you want to live with for the next five years, because the software subscriptions, the training, and the muscle memory all build up around whatever you pick. Autel and Launch are the two names that come up most, and both make strong cases.
Here's how an Autel scan tool stacks up against
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Ford IDS, FDRS, and FJDS: A Shop Owner's Guide to Ford's OEM Diagnostic Software
Posted by ADAS Depot on 9th Jun 2026
If you're working on Ford and Lincoln vehicles, you've probably noticed that Ford doesn't run on a single diagnostic platform. Depending on the model year of the vehicle in front of you, you may be working with IDS, FDRS, or FJDS, sometimes all three. Understanding how these tools fit together, what hardware they require, and what coverage they provide will save you a lot of fr
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The ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act Just Cleared Committee — Here's What It Means for Your Shop
Posted by ADAS Depot on 2nd Jun 2026
A bill that could fundamentally change how the industry thinks about ADAS calibration just took a major step forward. On May 21, 2026, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed H.R. 7389, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026. Section 221 of that bill is the ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act, a bipartisan measure backed by SEMA that's been in the works since la
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