You might have noticed some OBD2 scanners boasting support for 2023 vehicles already, and wondered why Innova, especially for tools like the Innova Quicklink Obd2 Wireless Tool, isn’t there yet. We understand your eagerness for the latest updates, and we want to explain why our approach, rooted in ethical and legal data acquisition, requires a bit more patience.
At Innova, we pride ourselves on being an authentic data licenser of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) information. This means we adhere strictly to the rules and regulations set by vehicle manufacturers. Unlike some scanner companies, we do not cut corners or compromise on legality to rush updates to market. Many competitors who seem to offer updates faster often do so by obtaining OEM data through unauthorized or unethical means.
OEMs typically release updates for their own expensive, manufacturer-specific scan tools well in advance of new vehicle releases. These are tools costing upwards of $20,000, intended for dealerships and specialized repair centers. Only later, sometimes months or even years afterwards, do they release the necessary information for aftermarket companies like Innova. Unethical scanner businesses, seeking a shortcut, often resort to hacking OEM scanners to extract proprietary data. They then integrate this illegally obtained information into their own products, selling these as subscription updates to consumers. This illicit practice is how they manage to push out updates so quickly, but at a significant risk to their users.
The potential legal ramifications of using such unethical scanners are real. A quick search on Google for “scan tools sued by Ford” will reveal numerous lawsuits filed by vehicle manufacturers against companies engaged in these practices. These lawsuits often allege that these companies illegally accessed, hacked, and copied proprietary diagnostic software, incorporating stolen data into their own products. Purchasing an unethical scanner puts you at risk of your tool becoming unusable, or “bricked,” at any moment due to legal actions or manufacturer countermeasures.
In contrast, Innova’s commitment to ethical data sourcing has allowed us to build a reputation of trust and reliability over decades. Despite being a leading provider of scan tools in the USA, Innova has never faced a lawsuit from a vehicle manufacturer. This is a testament to our unwavering dedication to legal and ethical operations.
Because Innova operates as an aftermarket supplier, we must wait 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 this massive influx of information for each new vehicle. We engineer and rigorously verify thousands of features and functions to ensure comprehensive and accurate diagnostics across all makes and models. To simplify the update process for you, we consolidate these advancements into one major annual update, ensuring your Innova Quicklink OBD2 Wireless Tool and other Innova scan tools remain at the forefront of vehicle diagnostic capabilities. This comprehensive approach, while time-consuming, guarantees the quality and reliability you expect from Innova, and ensures your updates are always free.
We deeply appreciate your understanding and patience as we diligently work to deliver the 2023 vehicle support for your Innova Quicklink OBD2 Wireless Tool. Our commitment to ethical practices and thorough engineering ensures that when the update arrives, it will be robust, reliable, and legally sound, providing you with the best possible diagnostic experience.
