BLOG

Contact Us
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
What Does a Fault Code Actually Mean? Understanding P Codes, Numbers and What They Tell You
Technician using a diagnostic scan tool to identify a fault code on a vehicle.

What Does a Fault Code Actually Mean? Understanding P Codes, Numbers and What They Tell You

When a vehicle throws up a fault code like P0300 or P0420, it can look like a random mix of letters and numbers. It is not. Diagnostic Trouble Codes, …

Aug 6, 2026, 11:00:00 AM 4 min read
How the Visual DPF Diagnostic View on LAUNCH Professional Tools Helps Identify Faults Faster
LAUNCH professional diagnostic tablet displaying the visual DPF diagnostic interface for workshop fault analysis.

How the Visual DPF Diagnostic View on LAUNCH Professional Tools Helps Identify Faults Faster

DPF faults are rarely the kind of issue workshops want to guess at. Loss of power, rising back pressure, warning lights, failed regenerations, and emi …

Jul 31, 2026, 11:00:01 AM 4 min read
Best Petrol Fuel System Performance Enhancer for UK and Ireland Garages
A range of LAUNCH automotive chemicals, including a Petrol Fuel System Enhancer, is displayed for professional garage use.

Best Petrol Fuel System Performance Enhancer for UK and Ireland Garages

A workshop guide to choosing a professional petrol fuel system cleaner for modern engines. For garages in the UK and Ireland, the best petrol fuel sys …

Jul 30, 2026, 11:00:01 AM 3 min read
Best Car Code Readers for Garages: What to Look for Before You Buy
A man working in a garage using one of the best car code readers.

Best Car Code Readers for Garages: What to Look for Before You Buy

When a garage starts looking for a new code reader, the first mistake is often buying too narrowly. A tool may read and clear fault codes, but that do …

Jul 28, 2026, 10:00:00 AM 4 min read
How Accurate Are Car Diagnostic Tools in Real Workshop Conditions?
Advanced car diagnostic tools connected to a vehicle for accurate workshop diagnostics and testing.

How Accurate Are Car Diagnostic Tools in Real Workshop Conditions?

The honest answer is that good car diagnostic tools can be extremely accurate in real workshop conditions, but they are not magic. Accuracy depends on …

Jul 24, 2026, 11:00:01 AM 4 min read
Best DIY Car Diagnostic Tools in the UK & Ireland: What Should You Choose?
Technician using a DIY car diagnostic tool to diagnose vehicle faults in a workshop.

Best DIY Car Diagnostic Tools in the UK & Ireland: What Should You Choose?

Choosing a DIY car diagnostic tool sounds simple until you realise how wide the gap can be between a basic code reader and something you can genuinely …

Jul 21, 2026, 11:00:01 AM 4 min read
How Diagnostic Tools Work: A Comprehensive Guide
A diagnostic tool which is being used to evaluate the status of a car.

How Diagnostic Tools Work: A Comprehensive Guide

Take your workshop to the next level with cutting-edge diagnostics that empower you to tackle every challenge head-on. Experience how state-of-the-art …

Jul 17, 2026, 9:00:48 PM 2 min read