Welcome to our News Centre, your hub for all of the latest information and technical advice for Snap-on diagnostic tools and Sun garage equipment.
On this page you will find:
- Product tips and advice on how to make the most of your equipment's capabilities
- Testimonials from our customers
- News stories and press releases we send to the trade media
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Learn how to get the most from Snap-on® Diagnostic Software when working on diesel vehicles. This article walks you through DPF regeneration, AdBlue dosing, and NOx sensor checks, while showing how to monitor the full diesel emission system workflow. For more detailed troubleshooting tips, a linked Technical Focus article provides extra guidance.
U-codes signal communication issues on a vehicle’s CAN bus are problems that some scan tools often struggle to diagnose effectively. This article explores why U-codes are so challenging and how Snap-on® diagnostic tools—equipped with exclusive software like Fast-Track® Intelligent Diagnostics, Troubleshooter Tips and FAST-TRACK® Guided Component Tests—equip technicians’ with diagnostic information specifically for the vehicle and code you are working on, enabling you to complete the repair quickly and confidently.
Take a dive into the ADAS Advantage where we cover how integrating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems into diagnostic software enables collision and general repair shops to perform OEM‑compliant calibrations in‑house—boosting safety, streamlining operations, and unlocking new revenue opportunities with powerful vehicle communication and guided testing tools.
Learn why component testing matters across all systems, how it supports safer smarter EV and hybrid diagnostics, and what you could be missing if your tool doesn't have it. Whether you're diagnosing EVs or hybrids, Fast-Track Guided Component tests from Snap-on, give you more than data - they guide you through component testing from start to finish.
Learn how performing a pre-scan with OBD-II and OEM diagnostics helps identify hidden DTCs before repairs begin. Using Fast-Track® Intelligent Diagnostics, technicians get targeted fixes, TSBs, and part insights to improve accuracy. Pre-scans reduce comebacks and boost customer confidence—key for anyone searching how to diagnose car problems before repair.
Enhance your air conditioning service capabilities with the Blizzard QTECH IV, available direct from Snap-on®. Designed for R134a or HFO1234yf refrigerants, it features a 7” touchscreen, automated operation, leak detection, and Wi-Fi connectivity—ideal for busy, modern workshops
New features and coverage, plus everything from previous releases, give technicians the opportunity to take advantage of state-of-the-moment diagnostic solutions to perform smarter fixes that lead to complete repairs and satisfied customers. Check out the spring 2023 Software Upgrade here!
Discover the new SUN® SVL-D50 Clear Floor Two-Post Lift from Snap-on®—a powerful, space-saving solution for modern workshops. With a 5000kg capacity, dual electro-hydraulic posts, and wireless touchscreen control, it’s designed for efficiency, versatility, and improved workflow.
Learn how modern diagnostic tools can access both OEM and OBD-II data simultaneously, helping technicians identify and fix vehicle issues more accurately. This article highlights the importance of understanding permanent codes (Mode 10) and the dual-processor structure of the Powertrain Control Module.
In this latest Software Series, we'll dive into Smart Data. Learn what Smart Data is, how it works, and how it can help you not only eliminate guesswork, but also speed up your diagnosis, provide you a code-specific PID list, and automatic PID flagging as well.
Discover the winners of Aftermarket Magazine's 2024 Top Technician and Top Garage competitions, celebrating the best in the garage industry. From intense rounds to the final showdown, find out who claimed the top spots and see the full list of talented finalists!
Keeping your diagnostic tool updated is more important than ever. The Snap-on® Autumn 2024 diagnostic software release offers a host of new resources, including enhanced systems, tests, and guided workflows—streamlining every repair task in your workshop. Work smarter and improve overall efficiency with expanded vehicle coverage and more.
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See what a Sun automated test lane can do for your workshop's productivity and profitability - especially with the addition of a wheel alignment system.
Looking for advice on how to change run-flat tyres on a vehicle? Sun tyre changers are equipped for that - read on to find out more.
Learn tips and advice on how to utilise your Sun garage equipment from Snap-on within your workshop and deal with challenging tasks.
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See what Ian Durston of Ian Durston Motor Services in Walton, Somerset, felt after his purchase of a Prism wheel aligner with Snap-on.
Read why a Snap-on diagnostic platform has been integral to the operations of Swiss Valley Garage in Clevedon, near Bristol.
See how Snap-on project-managed the move of one Sun MOT bay and the installation of a second new one at a new facility for Ignition Motorsport in Newbury.