Automotive Scan Tools and Troubleshooting your Car.

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Troubleshooting a vehicle should not be more trouble than it already is. Until the very recent past, a combination of intuitive guesswork, costly man-hours, and outright trial and error were the only available means for technicians to diagnose mechanical failure. The advent of computers changed this, making it possible not only to internally regulate automotive functions, but also to quickly and reliably diagnose problems with automotive scan tools that interface directly between machine and man, eliminating costly overtime and problematics in the process. Today’s automotive scan tools have evolved into highly sophisticated devices that can test practically anything under the hood. By reading data from the vehicle’s onboard computer and sending that information directly to the technician, an automotive scan tool can reliably and quickly diagnose a problem that would have taken hours or even days to manually troubleshoot in the past.

Whenever a car rolls into a shop these days, technicians start by checking the basics utilizing automotive scan tools specifically designed to check oil levels and quality, air bag functionality, and engine check lights. Almost every new car relies on an onboard diagnostic computer, or OBD, to report malfunctions in the engine and supporting systems. This information feeds into a connector and reports data through a series of codes, referred to in the mechanical world as OBD or OBD2 codes. Before beginning any work under the hood, a technician must first collect this data with an automotive scan tool engineered

to read and interpret the codes. Armed with accurate information, the technician can now begin the repair process without the excessive labor costs and possible damage than often resulted when trial and error troubleshooting ran into late hours and overtime in the past.

Red Hill Supply maintains a widely varied online inventory of automotive scan tools designed for general maintenance, specific feature tests, heavy duty engine testing, and even tests unique to individual manufacturers. We have units made for Ford, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz that relay data on oil, transmission, emissions quality, and air bag functionality. For electrical systems troubleshooting, we offer the AC Investigator automotive scan tool, and for motorcycle enthusiasts we have the BDM Diagnostic Monitor for Harley Davidson. Professionals needing to run diagnostics on the entire vehicle can find a number of models at Red Hill Supply specifically designed for heavy duty troubleshooting and advanced engine diagnostics. Private owners who prefer to do their own car repairs can buy the same automotive scan tools used by professionals from our online inventory, and they can use them to check everything from air bag functionality, oil levels and quality, and emissions compliance prior to taking the car in for inspection. This can save a vehicle owner a small fortune by determining pass/fail status in advance, and investing in a simulator or scanner to test air bag safety can literally save a life.

Red Hill Supply is the ultimate online source for automotive scan tools, software, and accessories. Whether you are a professional auto shop owner looking for new inventory or a private individual looking to cut costs on diagnostics and maintenance, Red Hill Supply has exactly what you need.