Thanks I figured since they got a premium subscription I just went with these here from Docmechanics it cost 5 bucks and it’s without no subscription and plus I can go to autozone for free for a diagnostics.
Yeah the fixd one is annoying as shit. I got it as a gift. It always forgets your car. It’s always trying to get you to sign up for their bullshit. If the thing were cheap I’d be more ok with it but it’s not, the damn thing was like 70 bucks when I got it. 1/5 do not recommend.
🤮 A subscription for an OBD reader? Seriously? They’re not adding any new content and I bet support is abysmal. These “companies” are getting away with robbery day by day.
If it’s just scan ya your right my scan tool is like $250 per year I think and it’s code reading basic diag and read modules but most diag I do is though tis
My wife got her step dad one and I inherited it when he died. I tinkered around with it a bit but it definitely won’t replace a bi-directional and know how. I definitely wouldn’t drive with it stuck in the OBD port. But it’ll help keep track of maintenance items like changing oil, rotating tires, changing wiper blades, checking battery life and charge.
It’s for the completely ignorant of how to fix vehicles. It will give you common fixes for codes. It’s basically like going to the parts store without talking to a wannabe mechanic on the other side of the counter. But as far as a cheap, compact code reader, if you get it for a good price it’s not bad. Just don’t pay for the subscription.
You realize it’s the same fucking thing with most scanners right? It’s either credits to tune/write with free reading or the whole thing is subscription based even if the scanner is from snap on or any other Major or minor brands
I got mine from fixd for 99 cents. I can confirm they do try to push their subscription a lot but it’s not required to use it. Was 100% worth it for how much I paid for it.
My parents have this device and I’ve used it a few times. It does require the FIXD mobile app with an account that tracks the car’s issues, but my parents don’t pay a subscription fee.
Its functions are limited if you don’t pay the fee. I can’t remember exactly but I think it will read error codes but not clear them and not much else without the subscription.
They’re great, but not that one. That brand is cheap because it only works with their app which is subscription based.
Thanks I figured since they got a premium subscription I just went with these here from Docmechanics it cost 5 bucks and it’s without no subscription and plus I can go to autozone for free for a diagnostics.
Yeah the fixd one is annoying as shit. I got it as a gift. It always forgets your car. It’s always trying to get you to sign up for their bullshit. If the thing were cheap I’d be more ok with it but it’s not, the damn thing was like 70 bucks when I got it. 1/5 do not recommend.
I don’t have a subscription on the app and it still works great for telling you codes and how severe the issue is on the check engine light
🤮 A subscription for an OBD reader? Seriously? They’re not adding any new content and I bet support is abysmal. These “companies” are getting away with robbery day by day.
It’s $100 a year for basic features
I wasted my money on this POS.
If it’s just scan ya your right my scan tool is like $250 per year I think and it’s code reading basic diag and read modules but most diag I do is though tis
It is free to use, but they do offer a “premium” subscription, idk what for though.
My wife got her step dad one and I inherited it when he died. I tinkered around with it a bit but it definitely won’t replace a bi-directional and know how. I definitely wouldn’t drive with it stuck in the OBD port. But it’ll help keep track of maintenance items like changing oil, rotating tires, changing wiper blades, checking battery life and charge.
It’s for the completely ignorant of how to fix vehicles. It will give you common fixes for codes. It’s basically like going to the parts store without talking to a wannabe mechanic on the other side of the counter. But as far as a cheap, compact code reader, if you get it for a good price it’s not bad. Just don’t pay for the subscription.
Nah it’s pretty bad, you can get a full featured subscription free one for $15. Veespeak makes one that works with other apps.
I’ll just stick with my Autel bi-directional, I really have no use for one of these.
You realize it’s the same fucking thing with most scanners right? It’s either credits to tune/write with free reading or the whole thing is subscription based even if the scanner is from snap on or any other Major or minor brands
^^ This ^^
I got mine from fixd for 99 cents. I can confirm they do try to push their subscription a lot but it’s not required to use it. Was 100% worth it for how much I paid for it.
99 cents with 15 bucks shipping I bet. Considering they usually get bulk discount for shipping, they still probably make a 5$ profit.
Nope. Just 99 cents.
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Well I’ll be damned. That is a really good deal considering the cheap blue ones on eBay are like 3$.
My parents have this device and I’ve used it a few times. It does require the FIXD mobile app with an account that tracks the car’s issues, but my parents don’t pay a subscription fee.
Its functions are limited if you don’t pay the fee. I can’t remember exactly but I think it will read error codes but not clear them and not much else without the subscription.
Generally the subscription for these just gets you pointers and common fixes or other features.
It will clear them. I have one and use it regularly, you don’t need to pay for anything unless you want mechanic advice.