You might have noticed that some OBD2 scanners are already advertising support for 2023 vehicles, prompting you to wonder about Innova’s timeline. At Innova, we understand the anticipation for the latest vehicle updates for your Innova Carscan Mobile Obd2 Dongle and other scan tools. We want to assure you that our engineers are diligently working to provide 2023 vehicle support before the year’s end.
The reason for this timeline comes down to our commitment to providing you with authentic, legally obtained OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) data. Unlike some scanner companies, Innova operates with the highest ethical standards, ensuring the integrity and reliability of your diagnostic tools. Many other scanner businesses cut corners and acquire their data through unofficial or unlawful means.
OEMs typically release updates for their own manufacturer-specific scan tools, which often cost upwards of $20,000, in advance of new vehicle releases. This allows dealerships and authorized service centers to be prepared. However, the release of comprehensive data for aftermarket companies like Innova follows, often months or even years later.
Some less scrupulous scanner companies resort to unethical practices, such as hacking into OEM scanners to extract data. They then repackage this illegally obtained information into subscription updates and sell them to consumers. This approach allows them to quickly offer updates, but it comes with significant risks.
Consider the legal ramifications. A quick Google search for “scan tools sued by ford” will reveal the potential pitfalls of using scanners based on illegally obtained data. While third-party websites may attempt to downplay these issues (some of which are sponsored by the companies involved), the original lawsuits clearly outline the accusations. These lawsuits often allege that companies have “obtained access to [OEM]’s proprietary automobile-diagnostic software, hacked it, copied proprietary information, and pasted that information into [their] own diagnostic software.”
Choosing an unethical scanner exposes you to the risk of your device becoming unusable, or “bricked,” at any time due to legal actions or software countermeasures.
In stark contrast, Innova has proudly operated without ever facing a lawsuit from a vehicle manufacturer. This is a testament to our unwavering commitment to ethical data sourcing and our position as a leading and long-standing diagnostic scanner company in the USA. We prioritize legal and ethical practices above all else.
As an aftermarket supplier, Innova patiently waits for vehicle manufacturers to officially release their data for the aftermarket. Once available, our dedicated team of nearly 100 engineers and field testers meticulously processes and validates this massive influx of information for each new vehicle. We engineer and rigorously test thousands of features and functions to ensure comprehensive and accurate diagnostics.
To simplify the update process for you, Innova provides a single, comprehensive annual update encompassing all makes and models. This means we invest significant time and resources in thoroughly digesting, engineering, and testing the data for every vehicle included in each update. This extensive process is why scanners offering more than basic code reading and clearing often charge for their updates. However, as a valued Innova customer, you receive these crucial updates absolutely free.
At Innova, we deeply appreciate your understanding and patience as we finalize the 2023 vehicle updates for your Innova CarScan Mobile OBD2 Dongle. We are dedicated to delivering reliable, ethically sourced, and high-quality diagnostic tools that you can trust. Thank you for choosing Innova.
