Tag: vehicle diagnostics

The Differences Between On-Board Diagnostics and Off-Board Diagnostics

When it comes to identifying issues and maintaining commercial vehicles, agricultural machinery, or plant equipment, it’s important to understand the difference between on-board diagnostics (OBD) and off-board diagnostics. More importantly, knowing how a professional tool like Jaltest fits into this landscape can give workshops and mobile technicians a real edge. In this article, we explain […]

Jaltest Central Services – Revolutionising Vehicle Diagnostics

For years, one of the key differences between main dealer diagnostic tools and multi-brand alternatives like Jaltest has been the ability to perform advanced ECU (Engine Control Unit) programming. Dealer tools typically have the upper hand here, offering a more comprehensive range of functions, including advanced control unit programming, largely because this often requires a […]

Jaltest Portable Trailer E-Supply Unit – The Ultimate Solution for Trailer Diagnostics

Vehicle service professionals and fleet managers know the value of having reliable, top-of-the-line diagnostic tools that can quickly assess and troubleshoot a wide range of issues, and that’s where the Portable Trailer E-Supply Unit by Jaltest comes into its own. This versatile, innovative tool is a must-have for anyone in the commercial vehicle service industry, […]

Right to Repair: Why Manufacturers Need to Let Third Parties Repair Their Own Vehicles

In recent years, vehicle manufacturers have increasingly implemented measures like “secure gateways” to restrict unauthorised diagnostic tools from accessing onboard systems, citing security concerns. This move has sparked a debate on the right to repair, with many arguing that it’s a tactic to monopolise vehicle repairs, forcing owners to rely exclusively on main dealers. This […]