Best diagnostic tool?

[Farravi]

What VAG tools/software is everybody using and is it being used with laptop/iPad/smartphone for full diagnostics?

[TomRS]

I've got OBD-11 android app that i leave plugged in, its not bad for what it is to be honest... you can code and stuff with it.

Got a foxwell too http://www.foxwelltech.com/product/item-125.html its decent enough does everything i need.


few mates with Vagcom if i get stuck so im covered.

[Slapsider]

VCDS and laptop is all you will ever need with VAG range of cars .

[Ungjaevel]

VCDS and laptop is all you will ever need with VAG range of cars .

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[TomRS]

VCDS and laptop is all you will ever need with VAG range of cars .

True enough but its £200+ and i didnt have the spare cash, i got that foxwell second hand on eBay for £45 and it scans and does what i need, i can wind back rear callipers, do service schedules, change basics/adaptions..
Read channel sensor data etc.

I have a few mates with VCDS so if i need anything a bit more technical i give them a shout, and the Android app is more of a "just in case" i get a fault code i can read it while im out and about as its part of my phone.

[Farravi]

I'm contemplating buying Ross-tech VCDS kit, like many of you mentioned it's the most comprehensive diagnostics software that I will need and it's affordable especially seeing how complexed the c6 engines are.

[IanH755]

Plus, if you sell your car for a non-VAG one you can re-sell the Ross-tech for almost the original buying price.

[Farravi]

What about ODIS? Is that more comprehensive or VCDS stands to be the bee's knees?

[perthwaRS6]

VCDS and laptop is all you will ever need with VAG range of cars .

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