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Review on ๐Ÿ” Autel MaxiCOM MK808: 2021 All System Diagnostic Auto Scanner, 25+ Service Functions, IMMO, Oil Reset, EPB, SAS, ABS Bleed | Same as MX808, Updated from MaxiCheck Pro & MD802 by Daniel Bulkley

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not recommended for professional mechanics

My rating is based on the fact that I am a car mechanic and that is my job. If you work from home or in a friend's car, this scanner is probably for you. However, if you work with Toyota, Lexus or Honda and you are a mechanic who needs a professional tool to make a living. Then this scanner is NOT for you. The features listed there are not supported for these brands. I've spoken to Autel and none of their scanners support specific features like ABS brake bleeds, passenger detection recalibration, TPMs, SRS, etc. The scanner has an option for it to tell you all the features when you connect it to a specific vehicle that is specific to that vehicle Auto are supported, but it turns out to be a lie. According to Autel Tech, this list is not accurate or up to date and they are currently trying to fix it. This scanner will read ALL modules but will not let you calibrate, reset or erase as they are not supported (if you have a Honda, Toyota or Lexus). I even mentioned the tech that there are some videos on YouTube showing the scanner doing what I need on the same machine as mine. To which they replied that the video was fake. Not very impressed with this expensive Chinese android tablet with case and they just installed their app on it.

Pros
  • Ideal for a small home
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for the elderly