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Are Car Code Readers Enough for Modern Workshop Diagnostics?
LAUNCH Code Reader for Car being used to diagnose a vehicle in a modern workshop.

Are Car Code Readers Enough for Modern Workshop Diagnostics?

Code readers still have a place, but the place is smaller than many workshops think Speak To The Team Car code readers are not useless. In fact, they …

Sep 10, 2026, 11:00:01 AM 4 min read
What Can an OBD Car Diagnostic Tool Tell You Before The Ramp?
A mechanic using a car diagnostic tool launch x431 to diagnose car problem

What Can an OBD Car Diagnostic Tool Tell You Before The Ramp?

Early OBD Checks Can Shape The Whole Job Before The Vehicle Even Goes Up One of the most useful things about an OBD car diagnostic tool is that it can …

Sep 9, 2026, 12:00:00 PM 3 min read
Best Cooling System Sealant for Garages in the UK and Ireland
Launch Tech UK professional automotive chemical treatment range for UK and Irish garages

Best Cooling System Sealant for Garages in the UK and Ireland

A leaking cooling system can quickly become a workshop headache. It can delay repairs, leave customers without transport, and turn a manageable proble …

Sep 2, 2026, 12:00:00 PM 5 min read
TPMS Sensor Replacement: Typical Costs and What Affects Pricing
A diagnostic tablet and replacement sensors being used for a TPMS Sensor Replacement in a professional garage.

TPMS Sensor Replacement: Typical Costs and What Affects Pricing

When a TPMS warning light stays on, many drivers assume the fix will be simple and don't even worry about the cost to replace TPMS sensors. But in pra …

Aug 31, 2026, 11:00:00 AM 4 min read
What Is SGW and Why Does It Matter For Modern Workshops?
A Launch diagnostic tablet using Security Gateways to access protected vehicle systems in a modern workshop.

What Is SGW and Why Does It Matter For Modern Workshops?

Modern vehicles are no longer just mechanical systems with electronic add-ons. They are secure, connected platforms with multiple control units commun …

Aug 28, 2026, 11:00:00 AM 4 min read
Why Stable Internet Connections and Car Battery Support Matter in Modern Vehicle Diagnostics
Battery support unit maintaining stable vehicle voltage during modern vehicle diagnostics.

Why Stable Internet Connections and Car Battery Support Matter in Modern Vehicle Diagnostics

Modern vehicle diagnostics is no longer just about plugging in a tool and reading a code. Today’s vehicles are software-driven, security-protected and …

Aug 27, 2026, 11:00:01 AM 4 min read
How to Reprogram TPMS Sensors: A Practical Guide for Workshops
A workshop diagnostic tablet and TPMS programming tool are used to reprogram TPMS sensors beside a vehicle.

How to Reprogram TPMS Sensors: A Practical Guide for Workshops

TPMS work sounds straightforward until a replacement sensor still leaves the warning light on. That is usually the point where a workshop realises sen …

Aug 25, 2026, 11:00:00 AM 4 min read
Can the LAUNCH X-431 Program Keys? Capabilities, Limits and Use Cases
LAUNCH X-431 diagnostic tablet connected to a vehicle for X-431 key programming and security gateway access.

Can the LAUNCH X-431 Program Keys? Capabilities, Limits and Use Cases

The short answer is yes, but only when the tool, the vehicle and the security access route all line up. Garages can easily over-promise if they treat …

Aug 20, 2026, 11:00:00 AM 4 min read
Do You Have to Program TPMS Sensors? What Garages Need to Know
: A row of car tyres for a garage guide answering, “Do You Have to Program TPMS Sensors?”

Do You Have to Program TPMS Sensors? What Garages Need to Know

This is one of the most common TPMS questions we hear in the workshop: if a sensor fails, do you have to program TPMS sensors? The short answer is no, …

Aug 18, 2026, 11:00:00 AM 4 min read
What Is Remote Car Diagnostics and How Does the LAUNCH X-431 EURO LINK Support Modern Workshops?
LAUNCH X-431 EURO LINK remote diagnostics tool connected to a vehicle for advanced workshop diagnostics.

What Is Remote Car Diagnostics and How Does the LAUNCH X-431 EURO LINK Support Modern Workshops?

Remote car diagnostics is one of the biggest shifts in modern vehicle repair. Instead of relying only on the knowledge and software already inside the …

Aug 13, 2026, 11:00:01 AM 4 min read