Autel’s MaxiSys Ultra has been a favorite among professional technicians for years — and for good reason. It’s arguably the most powerful, capable, and reliable aftermarket scan tool. But now there’s a new player: the Ultra S2, Autel’s latest flagship diagnostic tablet. So what’s new (preview: AI features), and is it worth the upgrade?
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There has been significant consolidation activity in the collision space. Many independent owners of collision centers have sold to Caliber, Gerber, Crash Champions, Classic Collision, Joe Hudson’s, and so forth. Similarly, we are beginning to see some movement from larger strategic players and private-equity funds to roll up the highly fragmented ADAS calibration operato
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Understanding the basics
In the world of automotive diagnostics and programming, there's a fundamental principle every technician needs to follow: Read before you write.
Reading: retrieving diagnostics and data analysis from the vehicle
Writing: programming, coding, or flashing modules
The Reading Process
When you read from a vehicle, you're collecting critical diagnostic inf
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