The PC Scan Tools offer better graphics, more storage, they're platform independent, upgradable since they run on PCs and such. The Troubleshooter in the Snap-On looks like it's worth it's weight in gold but the it's priced almost out of my reach.

With all of that as a backdrop, I am torn between the EASE PC Scan Tool and the Solus Ultra. as well as the internal combustion engine both in principle and in real application. I understand logic circuits, how to use a scope, which I don't currently own, coils, motors, sensors, etc. I am a subscriber to Scanner Danner Premium channel and am working my way through that 'curriculum' so to speak, great stuff, that! I have a background in electronics and refrigeration and I am a CNC Programmer by trade, so, I am happy to say that this all makes sense to me.

I bought an Actron 9150 in 2006 and began to try to learn about all of the newer technology that was in my kid's 2000 era cars and now I use it for my 2000 Tacoma and 2001 Solara. However, the electronics revolution kinda left me in the dust and the dark for a while.

no joke, I rebuilt a 390 Ford at 15 and then there was no stopping me! I ran a very small auto repair shop out of my dad's garage in my late teens to early 20's doing tune-ups and carburetor, engine and automatic transmission rebuilds oddly enough I never worked on a manual despite the fact I never drove an automatic until 1998. I started working on cars at the age of 12 in 1972.

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