Hi Nairalanders,

Just putting out feelers here.

I can supply diagnostic equipment / software for OBD, OBD II and EOBD-equipped cars.
This includes CAN-BUS systems from about 1999>.
The majority of cars these days will have on-board diagnostic capability, which of course, cuts down on diagnostic times.
Of course, it won't be any good to owners of older cars - up to approximately 1988, but considering the maximum age for vehicles personally imported into Nigeria is 10 years, diagnostic equipment will certainly be of use to most on here.

As most on here will already know, I'm a VAG specialist, offering both regular, as well as custom service to all cars in the VAG (Volkswagen Audi Group) range.
These are:

1) Audi
2) Bentley
3) Bugatti
4) Lamborghini
5) Seat
6) Skoda
7) Volkswagen

I use OBD-equipment, but as a specialist, rather than for personal use. So I use VAS-5051/2, which is very expensive, and requires an annual subscription.

Now most people on here will be using OBD / EOBD / OBD II equipment for their own personal cars, and perhaps occasional private work.
Regardless of use, it isn't practical to run the sort of software I use, it just isn't viable, as it'll require a lot of paid jobs to cover the initial cost of purchase and set-up.

I have been able to find OBD equipment that doesn't cost the earth to own, and will obviously eliminate the trial-and-error repairs garages often engage in. Most cars with electrical faults are often not the fault of the car, but the fault of "tinkerers" that claim to be top-class engineers, but in most cases, have little idea of what may cause electrical systems to go wrong.

Our stocked systems will cover:

1) Engine management (ECU / sensors)
2) ABS systems
3) Airbag systems (SRS)
4) Aircon / Climate Control
5) Body electronics (central locking / electric windows / electric mirrors / HID headlamps
6) Security systems (alarms / immobilises)
7) Transmission

Our systems will cover the major players in the automotive world:

1) European ( British, French, German, Swedish)
2) Japanese
3) American
4) Asian*

Our payment gateways are able to accept payments from Nigeria, all items purchased via our website www.deltavag.com are fully insured and trackable. We use UPS and FEDEX.

Feel free to browse our site, we are fully contactable, and we'll appreciate your feedback.

just bought the equus 3130 , only if i knew before , wud have patronised u , but all the same it s good to know , will pass the word around ,

nice one

here is the one i just bought , its cool , displays live data as well

@ Arsenal:

No worries, perhaps some other time in the future.

Hey Siena,

I am intrested in getting more specs of your OBDII scanner. I have not found one that can handle Airbag, ABS, AC, Tansmission all in one pack for Japanese, Asian and European cars.

You can mail me at kafinkata@yahoo.com

I still believe that OBDII scanners should not be used by people who dont know the details of automotive system operations. For example, one's car is acting-up, and the owner owns OBDII reader so he/she reads the trouble code (say generic fuel delivery issue) then goes to his/her mechanic. The mechanic whould have normally pick the most appropriate one of their phrases; we dont work on this model, the engine is V6, or these type of cars are very unreliable etc, But because the owner has now told him that the problem is with the Fuel delievery, the mechanic will gladly take a shot at the problem, and most likely get the car into a worse state. Just my though

igwe 1:

Good one siena,
Hope the manual is self explanatory?

Mr Igwe, the manuals are pretty comprehensive, and easy to follow.
Of course, I am not advocating people to read codes, then begin tinkering, unless they know exactly what they're doing.

They can detect when the next service is due, as long as the car has variable service interval facility.

Most of the German cars - Audi, VW, Porsche BMW and Mercedes have this facility, it was introduced in the VW / Audi range from the 1999 model year.
With such cars, you can set the service intervals to suit the use the car gets.

Going into these cars with the OBD diagnostic equipment, when the appropriate menu is selected, the screen will show how many miles remaining till next service / oil inspection.

Of course, this will only be accurate if the last time the vehicle was serviced, the service interval was reset, regardless of whether the inspection / service lamp on the dash was on or not.

It pays though, to monitor your services properly - when it's serviced, note the mileage.
On average, oil changes are 6,000 miles or 6 months, whichever occurs first.

The diagnostic tool is only as accurate as the user, and assuming the service interval on the dash was set, last time it was serviced.

Data can be saved, then downloaded to a regular PC / laptop later in graph format.

I would like to know if VAS-5051/2 that u use is compatible with honda cars. Also whatz d price like? U may send me details on abiodunode@yahoo.com.
Thanks.

Abiodun, the VAS-5051/2 is strictly VAG (Volkswagen Audi Group) cars, it's the very same software and console that's used by Audi / VW dealers worldwide.

For systems compatible with your car, please take a look on my site - the details are in my signature, thanks.

Hi Siena,
I have a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban, Which diagnostic tool would be compatible?
Which one would a 1996 BMW 530 need?

Seanpoe:

Hi Siena,
I have a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban, Which diagnostic tool would be compatible?
Which one would a 1996 BMW 530 need?

For your Chevrolet, you'll need the Autel US-703.
For your BMW, you'll need the Autel EU-702.

With the BMW, the Autel EU-702 will also tell when the next service is due, as the car supports that function.

As I've stressed before, it'll only be 100% accurate if the last person that serviced the car reset the Service Interval Indicator.

What equipments will i be needing to set up an auto diagnostics shop apart from the OBD 11 scan which i am aware of.

geebees:

What equipments will i be needing to set up an auto diagnostics shop apart from the OBD 11 scan which i am aware of.

All depends on how far you intend to go, and what vehicles you'll be working on.

Are you doing an on-site service?
Mobile service?
Air-con re-gas service?

Siena:

For your Chevrolet, you'll need the Autel US-703.
For your BMW, you'll need the Autel EU-702.

How much 4 each of the scanners? Please forward to my mailbox; morafde@yahoo.com

Seanpoe:

How much 4 each of the scanners? Please forward to my mailbox; morafde@yahoo.com

Sean, all details are on my site.

Take a look on there, and check the specifications, there are different types.

My site's as in my signature
www.deltavag.com

Seun, tried sending you an email, but it was returned.

What's your email? I'll send you a message,

Seanpoe:

What's your email? I'll send you a message,

sales@deltavag.com

Siena, S i e n a my very own B r o t h e r, why hath thou forsaken me

Hi Kafin, sorry, have had a lot on!

I've just responded to your email, sorry it's late.

DeltaVAG ^TM

@ What's the cost pls?

rasputinn:

@ What's the cost pls?

Rasputinn, I can't answer your question, if I don't know what you want. 
I have no idea what car you're running, or wish to use the equipment on. 

Please decide what vehicle you'll be using the diagnostic equipment on, then visit my site to view the products.
You'll also see the functions, prices and vehicles covered by each individual model, there are 5 on there.

Site is www.deltavag.com

Look under "Diagnostic Tools".

DeltaVAG^TM

Siena, I'm picking up a 2002 land rover freelander s very soon. Kindly advise on diagnostic equipment

Hi Siena, I need one of these equipment. I sent you a mail and you haven't responded. Pls am very serious about this. I'd appreciate ur response. Thanks

Siena,

I am interested in getting the Diagnostic Tools for Japanese cars precisely Toyota, Nissan and Honda. Actually I am planning to set up a modern Auto Service/repair center somewhere in Port Harcourt.

Please let me have your expert advice on the scanning tools I need for these range and also the cost. I am interested in tools that are easy to use (considering our experience level), affordable and can perform these checks;

1) Engine management (ECU / sensors)
2) ABS systems
3) Airbag systems (SRS)
4) Aircon / Climate Control
5) Body electronics (central locking / electric windows / electric mirrors / HID headlamps
6) Security systems (alarms / immobilises)
7) Transmission
Fuel and Combustion
9) Exhaust

You can send me a mail using pacificautosonline@yahoo.com.