You might be wondering why your favorite Bluetooth Obd2 Abs Srs Scanner isn’t immediately compatible with the latest 2023 vehicles. It’s understandable to see other scanners advertising support for next year’s models and question the timeline. However, at techcarusa.com, we believe in doing things the right way, ensuring accuracy and reliability for our users.
The reason for this slight delay comes down to how we source our data. Unlike many other scanner companies, we are an authentic data licenser of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) data. This means we adhere to strict rules and regulations to access and utilize manufacturer-specific information. Many businesses in the scanner market unfortunately do not obtain their data through these legal and ethical channels.
OEMs typically release updates for their own manufacturer-specific scan tools well in advance of new vehicle releases. These updates, designed for scanners costing upwards of $20,000, are crucial for dealerships and authorized service centers. It’s only sometime later, often months or even years, that information trickles down for aftermarket businesses like Innova to access and implement.
Some less scrupulous scanner companies take a shortcut. They resort to unethical practices such as hacking into OEM scanners to extract proprietary data. This illegally obtained information is then incorporated into their products and sold to consumers as subscription updates. This illicit approach allows them to appear to have quicker updates, but at a significant cost to integrity and legality.
The risks associated with these “unethical scanners” are very real. A quick Google search for “scan tools sued by ford” will reveal the legal battles these companies face. These lawsuits often stem from claims like: “Ford claims that … obtained access to Ford’s proprietary automobile-diagnostic software, hacked it, copied proprietary information, and pasted that information into … own diagnostic software.” Purchasing and using such a scanner puts you at risk of having your device rendered useless – “bricked” – at any time due to legal actions or manufacturer countermeasures.
In stark contrast, Innova, a leading and long-standing diagnostic scanner company in the USA, has never faced a lawsuit from a vehicle manufacturer. This unblemished record speaks volumes about our commitment to ethical data sourcing and legal compliance. Despite being a top seller of scan tools, we prioritize doing things the right way over being first to market with potentially compromised updates.
As an aftermarket supplier, Innova waits for vehicle manufacturers to officially release their data for the aftermarket sector. Once available, our dedicated team meticulously processes this vast amount of complex information on new vehicles. Our engineers then diligently engineer and rigorously verify the thousands of features and functions within each new model. To ensure a seamless update experience for you, we consolidate these updates into one comprehensive annual release covering all makes and models. This thorough process of data digestion, engineering, and testing across all included vehicles is time-intensive, but essential for quality and accuracy.
This massive undertaking requires a substantial engineering effort, involving nearly a hundred dedicated engineers and field testers. This significant investment is why scanners offering advanced functionalities beyond basic code reading and erasing often require paid updates. However, we are proud to remind you that your updates remain free with Innova products.
We at Innova, and techcarusa.com, deeply appreciate your understanding and patience as we work diligently to bring you reliable and ethically sourced updates for your Bluetooth OBD2 ABS SRS scanner. We believe that waiting for quality and legality is always the better choice, ensuring you have a tool you can trust for years to come.
