Welcome to the 2022 Scan Tool Spec Guide, brought to you by Professional Tool & Equipment News, Professional Distributor, and Fleet Maintenance magazines.

Automotive technology continues to advance, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. Technology we once only saw in sci-fi movies is becoming our reality. So, in order to prepare technicians for what they’ll find in the bay, we have to equip them with more than just a ratchet or a wrench, they need diagnostic scan tools. And yes, the plural is intentional – no one scan tool can do it all.

Depending on the needs of your shop, will determine what scan tools should be added to your arsenal. In the battle of OE versus aftermarket, many shops may find that OE scan tools aren’t right for them or are only needed on specific occasions and will prefer the diverse abilities offered by aftermarket scan tools allowing them to service multiple vehicle makes and models. In fact, in the 2022 Aftermarket Profile study — found in the April issues of PTEN and Professional Distributor — 72 percent of shops stated they own aftermarket scan tools.

And that’s just what you’ll find in this year’s Scan Tool Spec Guide. We provide information from 25 aftermarket scan tool manufacturers all broken down into three categories: Global OBD-II, Professional Diagnostic, and Heavy Duty Diagnostic.

Over these next several pages, you’ll find the most up-to-date product information for aftermarket scan tools available on the market from all your favorite manufacturers.

Whether you’re a seasoned technician looking to add another scan tool to your ever-growing collection, or a technician fresh out of school purchasing your very first one, the decision should not be taken lightly. Do all the Google searches you feel are necessary, reach out to the manufacturer to get a full list of features, and please, use this guide as a reference along the way to finding exactly what you need.