As your trusted source for automotive diagnostic tools at carparteu.com, we understand you’re eager to get the latest vehicle coverage for your Obd2 Scanner Bluetooth devices. You might have noticed some brands advertising 2023 vehicle support already, and naturally, you’re wondering about Innova’s timeline. We want to provide clarity and explain why our approach ensures you receive the most reliable and legally sound updates for your automotive diagnostic needs.
The reason for this difference lies in how we, at Innova, obtain our data. We are official licensees of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) data, and we strictly adhere to their regulations. Many other OBD2 scanner bluetooth providers do not acquire their data through these legitimate channels.
OEMs typically release updates for their own, often expensive ($20,000+), manufacturer-specific scan tools in advance of new vehicle releases. This initial data release is intended for their dealer networks. It often takes months, or sometimes years, before this same comprehensive data becomes available to aftermarket companies like Innova.
Unfortunately, some less scrupulous scanner companies resort to unethical practices to quickly offer updates. They may hack into OEM scanners, extract proprietary software and diagnostic information, and then incorporate this stolen data into their own products. These companies then sell these updates as subscriptions to consumers. This illegal activity allows them to appear to have faster updates, but it comes with significant risks.
You can easily verify these unethical practices with a simple online search for “scan tools sued by ford.” Despite attempts to downplay these issues on third-party sites (many of which may be influenced by these companies), the original lawsuit claims are clear. They typically allege that these companies illegally accessed, hacked, and copied proprietary automotive-diagnostic software to use in their own diagnostic tools.
Choosing an unethical OBD2 scanner bluetooth device puts you at risk. These scanners can become unusable (“bricked”) at any time if manufacturers take action against them.
In contrast, Innova boasts a long history of ethical operation. Despite being a leading seller of scan tools and one of the pioneering diagnostic scanner companies in the USA, Innova has never faced a lawsuit from a vehicle manufacturer. This track record speaks volumes about our commitment to legal and ethical practices.
Because Innova is an aftermarket supplier, we must wait for vehicle manufacturers to officially release their data for the aftermarket. Once available, our dedicated team meticulously processes this vast amount of new vehicle information. Our engineers then engineer and rigorously test thousands of features and functions for each new vehicle model. To simplify the update process for you, we consolidate all makes and models into one comprehensive annual update. This thorough process of data digestion, engineering, and testing across all included vehicles is time-consuming but essential for accuracy and reliability.
This undertaking is a substantial engineering endeavor, requiring nearly a hundred dedicated engineers and field testers. This level of effort is why advanced scanners, offering capabilities beyond basic code reading and clearing, often charge for updates. However, as a valued Innova customer, remember that your updates remain free.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and patience as we work diligently to deliver high-quality, ethically sourced, and reliable OBD2 scanner bluetooth updates. We are committed to providing you with the best possible diagnostic experience, ensuring your tool is not only powerful but also legally compliant and dependable.
