Thinkcar Thinkdiag | Diagnostic Tool | Car

General

The manufacturer of the diagnostic device. Useful if you already know which brand works well in your workshop.Brand

Thinkcar

Whether it is a tablet, a standalone handheld unit, a dongle with an app, or an interface for a PC.Type of device

Dongle with app

Which types of vehicles or machines the device supports. An engine tester, for example, will not work on a truck.Vehicle types

• Cars
• Vans

How many vehicle brands the device can read. The more brands, the more often it can be used in a workshop with a wide range of vehicles.Number of brands

115+ brands

Which parts of the world the supported brands come from. This shows whether American or Chinese vehicles are also covered.Brand origin

• European brands
• Asian brands
• American brands
• Chinese brands

The car brands named in the description. The device may support more brands; coverage varies by model and year.Supported brands

Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Brilliance, BYD, Changan, Changhe, Chery, Chrysler, Citroën, Daewoo, Daihatsu, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford, Foton, GAZ, General Motors, Great Wall, Hafei, Haima, Holden, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Iveco, JAC, Joylong, Kia, Lada, Land Rover, Lifan, Mahindra, Maserati, Maxus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MG, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Rover, Saab, Seat, Skoda, Smart, SsangYong, Subaru, Suzuki, Tata, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Volvo, Zotye

Diagnostics

The device shows sensor readings while the engine is running. This lets you check whether a component is working correctly.Live data

Yes

The device can operate components directly, such as a fan or valve. This allows you to test them without removal.Active tests

Yes

The device recognises the vehicle automatically by its chassis number, saving time searching through menus.Automatic vehicle recognition

Yes

Special functions

Adjusting control unit settings, for example after replacing a component. Required for more than just reading data.ECU coding

Yes

Linking new or additional keys to the vehicle. Useful when a customer has lost a key.Key programming (IMMO)

Yes

Service and maintenance

Resetting the service light and maintenance interval after an oil change. One of the most commonly used functions in a workshop.Oil reset

Yes

Putting the electric handbrake into maintenance mode, for example to replace brake pads.Electronic parking brake (EPB)

Yes

Recalibrating the steering angle sensor after wheel alignment or steering work. Important for ESP and driver assistance systems.Steering angle sensor (SAS)

Yes

Registering a new battery with the vehicle so it charges correctly and lasts longer.Battery registration (BMS)

Yes

Burning off a blocked diesel particulate filter. Often avoids the cost of a new filter.DPF regeneration

Yes

Entering the code of new injectors into the engine control unit so the engine runs correctly after replacement.Injector coding

Yes

Removing air from the ABS braking system after brake work, so the brake feels correct again.ABS bleeding

Yes

Resetting the tyre pressure monitoring system or relearning sensors after a tyre change.Tyre pressure reset (TPMS)

Yes

Recalibrating ride height on a vehicle with air suspension after repair.Air suspension calibration

Yes

Hardware

Whether the device connects wirelessly via Bluetooth, to the vehicle or to your phone, allowing you to move freely without a cable.Bluetooth

Yes

Licence

How long you receive free new software and vehicle coverage. After this, updates often require payment.Free updates

1 year