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FREE ONLINE TRAINING AND SOFTWARE UPGRADE ANNOUNCED
Snap-on has released a series of free online training modules, adding to the free content available via its online portal, covering vehicle diagnostics, MOT and emissions equipment, wheel alignment and air conditioning systems. The latest modules help technicians make the most of their new APOLLO-D8 scan tool with its various features, including Intelligent Diagnostics, which saves users time by guiding them directly to the fix and eliminating guesswork. Broken down into different subjects and categories, the videos consist of advice and screenshots along with comment and guidance from Snap-on’s team of diagnostic experts. The training modules are accompanied by Snap-on’s series of Diagnostic Quick Tips features, real case studies that show how to apply diagnostics to specific vehicles and solve common problems. See the full list of APOLLO-D8 training and quick tips videos, here https://bit.ly/2TeHOVC. Videos for its diagnostic platforms are also available at the Snap-on Diagnostics YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/SnaponDiagnosticsUK.
Autumn diagnostic software upgrade Snap-on’s latest software upgrade has been released, increasing breadth and depth of vehicle and system coverage as well as 74,000 new component tests. One of the biggest changes is the addition of Secure Vehicle Gateway, to support technicians working on vehicles that have restricted access. This has been authorised by FIAT Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) for direct access to the manufacturer’s vehicle gateway module from Snap-on scan tools.
PARTS, TOOLS & TIPS
FIRST-TO-MARKET BRAKE PADS
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Delphi Technologies Aftermarket introduces two more firstto-market brake pad applications for two popular vehicles – the all-new 2020 Honda Jazz and 2019 Peugeot 208. The 2020 Honda Jazz is the model’s fourth-generation, has a new hybrid powertrain and is the first vehicle to carry the “e:HEV” branding. As an OE manufacturer, Delphi Technologies can see vehicle trends before they reach the aftermarket –providing multiple first-to-market brake pad applications (like the Toyota Supra and Hyundai i10) so that independent are ready for every repair. www.delphiautoparts.com/gbr
Secure gateway modules are being put in place by manufacturers to ward off unauthorised access and potential cyber-attacks – certain diagnostic functions on the vehicle requires registration and authentication through an approved scan tool. Snap-on’s Secure Vehicle Gateway is designed to help navigate through this new process on 2017 and newer FCA models. The latest software release also includes extensive MG coverage, covering six new models between 2006 and 2020, with an extensive range of special functions across a wide range of systems. It has Extended Diagnostics Over Internet Protocol (DOIP) coverage for Land Rover, in addition to Jaguar and Volvo, a special function update for eight popular Ford models for the Engine, ABS, Airbag and Body Control Module systems, and much more. diagnostics.snapon.co.uk/software
