Diagnostics tools 28 www.aftermarketonline.net JUNE 2024 Demand surges for Thinktool Lite Alex Gillbanks, MD of Impact Diagnostics, the specialist supplier behind Thinkcar UK, said: “We’re seeing the market evolve really quickly as there’s now so little technicians can do on modern vehicles without diagnostic and coding connectivity. “The fundamental shift is that technicians themselves, rather than just garages, are now buying our entry level products in big numbers.” Even recently, garages would traditionally look to select a premium diagnostics solution for the whole workshop to use, making it a considered piece of capital expenditure and a shared resource for all staff. Now it seems technicians themselves want something of their own as well. The entry-level tablet features a 6’’ HD touchscreen and comes with two years of updates included. “The Thinktool Lite won’t typically be the primary or only diagnostics tool in customers’ workshops but it’s priced at under £500, includes a printer and packs a lot of functionality, so it’s perfect as a second tool or even as a tool for every technician,” Gillbanks said. Reducing time waiting to share tools boosts productivity, and the low price reduces the risk, speeding up customer decision-making and buying cycles — making it an easier sell for distributors in the process. “Technicians look at the Thinktool Lite, see what it does and just understand it’s going to pay for itself within a few weeks,” Gillbanks said. “It might be pocket-sized and it definitely won’t break the bank — but the capabilities usually amaze people and match or exceed our competitors’ premium tools in many cases.” The Thinkcar technology backbone ensures that Thinktool Lite packs an impressive performance. Full bidirectional capabilities mean users can diagnose a wide range of systems and can code and control ECUs, injectors, TPMS, windows, climate control and more. The range maintenance and reset functions include ECU coding, actuation testing, adaptation, active testing and live data reading. “If technicians are working on later BMWs, for example, then the service reset alone means the Thinktool Lite quickly finds a place in the toolbox,” Gillbanks said. Founded in Los Angeles, Thinkcar emerged from a collective of automotive enthusiasts possessing expertise in vehicle maintenance and mobile connectivity. Today, Thinkcar is a world-leading manufacturer of diagnostic tools cars and commercial vehicles, TPMS, ADAS calibration as well as remote diagnostics and services. For more information: www.impactdiagnostics.store/ thinktool-lite-budget-bidirectional-scantool It might be pocketsized… but the capabilities usually amaze and match or exceed competitors’ premium tools in many cases Thinkcar UK says demand is running high for Thinktool Lite as more technicians look to add diagnostics capability to their own toolboxes
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