question new to the forum and snap on diagnostics in general at the dealership we had WDS so no need for aftermarket scan or flash capable tool. I have recently opened my own shop and invested 12,000 in my verdict between the tool, euro coverage and software bundle 12.2 only to find out I have no re-flash capabilities for any of the anti-theft systems and I would now need to invest in the pass thru pro (not to mention a laptop) to have flash functions. while recently at a tool show the OTC Pegisus on display has built in re-flash capability plus all the scan capabilities of my verdict for a price of 4300 at the show has anyone used it and if so please tell me if the tool is as good as their salesmen hype it up and why i spent 12K for my verdict
Snap on PTP 2 vs Pegasys
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Josh
Welcome to the forums! The questions that you asked are good ones and VERY difficult to answer, and I can only give you my opinions on it. First I am not a fan of reflashing with a scan tool. Where the WDS only did a few product lines the aftermarket scanners attempt to cover them all and sometimes one program doesn't play well with the other, who knows what can happen if something goes wrong during flashing. If you have seperate laptops for flashing you don't need to keep changing the settings for security and alike. As far as the differance between the Pegasys and the Verdict, depends on you. Back in 2004 I bought my Modis because the shop "upgraded" from the MT2500 the the OTC, I was VERY disapointed! Since then then shop has purchase several "new and upgraded" OTC units (due to the price)and recently the Autel. Other guys in the shop still come to me asking to borrow my S.O. scanners. See if your dealer will let you test drive the Pegasys, then you can see if it suits your needs, but the OTC CTM and Troubleshooter are no match for Snap-ons. Let us know what you think!
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I have to agree with Steve.. I have used the OTC scanners and I do not like them either. We do not do reflashing here (due to not doing that many and expence), but I know when I was at the dealer, I tried to use my Verus with the GM programs and it was slower than my laptop when flashing, so I used the laptop more. As far as for information, I think S.O. scanners and troubleshooter have about 80% of the market for the best scanner out with all the functions. I cannot wait till 12.4 to get even more functions and information.SPComment
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question new to the forum and snap on diagnostics in general at the dealership we had WDS so no need for aftermarket scan or flash capable tool. I have recently opened my own shop and invested 12,000 in my verdict between the tool, euro coverage and software bundle 12.2 only to find out I have no re-flash capabilities for any of the anti-theft systems and I would now need to invest in the pass thru pro (not to mention a laptop) to have flash functions. while recently at a tool show the OTC Pegisus on display has built in re-flash capability plus all the scan capabilities of my verdict for a price of 4300 at the show has anyone used it and if so please tell me if the tool is as good as their salesmen hype it up and why i spent 12K for my verdictHard Work, commitment, Honesty and not giving up is what Makes us better Tech'sComment
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we had a pegasys here and it was terible. it gave eronious codes and had alot of issues. snap on has much better softwear and is a far better tool. we program mostly fords so we use ids which is great. ids will be using the bosh vci very soon though. i think a stand alone pass through device and your verdict would be the way to go. just my opinion.
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we had a pegasys here and it was terible. it gave eronious codes and had alot of issues. snap on has much better softwear and is a far better tool. we program mostly fords so we use ids which is great. ids will be using the bosh vci very soon though. i think a stand alone pass through device and your verdict would be the way to go. just my opinion.
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snap-on is good but l thing snap-on need 1 member from snap-on 4 help on device of snap-on because l never heart of 1 technician from snap-on for help members please snap-on help for membersss.......Comment
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