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Customer Review
- Reviewed in Canada on May 17, 2024Summary:
This little thing just diagnosed a valve issue the dealer missed and even the VANOS system of my new Mini missed. It comes with a storage case, feels well made, easy to connect and will work with very well with BMW group, VW group and Toyota cars as I have used it with those products.
Story:
Got a mini countryman a few days ago, and whilst it's been a great daily driver, and the test drive made me love the car's handling and speed, their reputation for how unreliable they can be is something i've always been aware of.
Fast forward to 3 weeks into the ownership:
I start to notice the exhaust tips become black due to soot buildup. Then I start to question why I have been refiling the tank so much despite my aggressive driving.
Anyways, I buy this product and start looking at the error codes and checking common issues with those codes on mini forums. Seems like fuel's mixture is too rich and the engine cannot correct itself. So before heading to the dealer, I use the Bluetooth scanner to export all the proof I have in case I need to get the insurance company involved.
One trip to the dealer later, I ask for an inspection, I paid for an extended warranty on the car. They tell me that if I ask for an inspection and they find nothing, the costs are on me. Not a problem, this product had me knowing something was wrong.
After the inspection, the mechanic tells me it's an air intake valve that needs to be replaced due to carbon buildup. Total costs of 2700 plus tax which the dealer of course tries to split with me.
Conclusion:
This little gadget allowed me to return that 20k car before my return period was over and even made it possible to export proof of the issues of my mini to my computer, which allowed me to get all my cash back and avoid owning a lemon.
