There are a number of diagnostic tools on the market that are specifically designed for cars of VAG group. For a reasonable price you get a solution that offers wide range of diagnostic functions such as fault code reading and clearing, live data, active tests and different adaptations and coding, etc.
OBDeleven - smart mobile solution (from 80 EUR)
- use with a mobile phone
- advanced diagnostics for VAG, basic diagnostics for BMW and Toyota
- 3 plans:
- Basic plan - only basic features and One-Click Apps for credits
- Pro plan - advanced features and One-Click Apps for credits
- Ultimate plan - advanced features and One-Click Apps with no credits required
- equipment is always the same, SW plans are usually for 1 year, but sometimes 2- or 3-year options are available
VCP (VAG CAN PRO) - alternative to VCDS (from 400 EUR)
- use with computer (Windows)
- has similar functions as VCDS, it is worthwhile especially in case of using additional plugins that it offers over VCDS, such as: EDC16 flasher, EDC17 flasher, unlocking video in motion and others
- Supported languages English, German, Polish, Czech, Dutch, Italian, Russian.
- 1 year update, then optional
Other diagnostics for the VAG Group
Other manufacturers who develop specialised diagnostics for the VAG Group: