I couldnt stand to read another thread of opinion debates so I throw this out to you gearheads out there.
Anybody have or routinely use a Scan tool on their late model GM?
I havent needed one so far because my vehicles are newer and only one now is out of warrenty. But Ive been thinking about whether it makes sense to buy one now that I'll own three GM vehicles. I dont know if the non-shop grade retail ones are worth buying, or whether it's best to just get a good mechanic grade one. Also, I dont think any aftermarket tools let one change any settings or reprogram. I not looking to remap my chip for the dyno, but would like to change some of the programmable ride settings on one car.
Having one to read fault codes might save me a diagnostic charge, but Im not sure that the need would arise that much. I dont have the free-time I used to tinker or fix things myself so Id still need someone else to fix anything major. The way the newest cars are built now, I doubt I could fix a major problem myself anymore without a computer degree anyway. The wearable stuff like brakes and tires wont require having that tool.
But alas, I am a tool junkie and wanted a scan tool ever since a mechanic friend of mine offered me his old one he was replacing. They seem less expensive now and I was wondering if it make sense to have one with my diagnostic tools or whether it would be unnecessary. Any thoughts?
Also, I usually carry an emergency tool kit in the trunk with a few basic items. Anyone who has had their Solstice delivered know if there's any room for such in the trunk? A nook or cranny somewhere?
Anybody have or routinely use a Scan tool on their late model GM?
I havent needed one so far because my vehicles are newer and only one now is out of warrenty. But Ive been thinking about whether it makes sense to buy one now that I'll own three GM vehicles. I dont know if the non-shop grade retail ones are worth buying, or whether it's best to just get a good mechanic grade one. Also, I dont think any aftermarket tools let one change any settings or reprogram. I not looking to remap my chip for the dyno, but would like to change some of the programmable ride settings on one car.
Having one to read fault codes might save me a diagnostic charge, but Im not sure that the need would arise that much. I dont have the free-time I used to tinker or fix things myself so Id still need someone else to fix anything major. The way the newest cars are built now, I doubt I could fix a major problem myself anymore without a computer degree anyway. The wearable stuff like brakes and tires wont require having that tool.
But alas, I am a tool junkie and wanted a scan tool ever since a mechanic friend of mine offered me his old one he was replacing. They seem less expensive now and I was wondering if it make sense to have one with my diagnostic tools or whether it would be unnecessary. Any thoughts?
Also, I usually carry an emergency tool kit in the trunk with a few basic items. Anyone who has had their Solstice delivered know if there's any room for such in the trunk? A nook or cranny somewhere?
