You might be wondering why your Innova 1000 Obd2 Scanner Bluetooth doesn’t immediately support the very latest 2023 vehicle models right when they are released. It’s a fair question, especially when you see other scan tools claiming to have instant updates. Let’s clarify why Innova takes a different, more reliable approach to providing you with the most accurate and safe diagnostic data for your vehicle.
The key difference lies in how Innova, and frankly, how ethical scanner companies, acquire and implement their data. Innova operates as an authentic data licensee of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) information. This means we adhere strictly to legal and ethical guidelines, unlike many scanner businesses that unfortunately cut corners and obtain data through less than lawful means.
OEMs, like car manufacturers themselves, prioritize their own proprietary scan tools, which often cost upwards of $20,000. They release updates for these high-end tools in anticipation of new vehicle launches. However, the detailed information required for aftermarket scanners like the Innova 1000 OBD2 Scanner Bluetooth becomes available to companies like us months, or sometimes even years, later.
Unscrupulous scanner companies often bypass this legitimate process by hacking into OEM scanners. They extract proprietary data and illegally incorporate it into their own products, selling these as rapid “subscription updates.” This unethical practice allows them to appear to have faster updates, but it comes with significant risks.
Consider the legal ramifications. A quick Google search for “scan tools sued by ford” will reveal the reality of these unethical practices. Lawsuits often arise with claims like: “Ford claims that [company] obtained access to Ford’s proprietary automobile-diagnostic software, hacked it, copied proprietary information, and pasted that information into [their] own diagnostic software.” This is a serious breach of intellectual property and security.
Choosing an unethical scanner, while seemingly offering quicker updates, puts you at risk. These scanners can be rendered useless (“bricked”) at any time if manufacturers detect and block the unauthorized data access.
In contrast, Innova boasts a clean record. Despite being a leading seller of scan tools in the USA and a long-standing diagnostic scanner company, Innova has never faced a lawsuit from a vehicle manufacturer. This is a testament to our commitment to ethical and legal operations.
Because Innova is an aftermarket supplier, we patiently wait for vehicle manufacturers to officially release their data for the aftermarket. Once available, our dedicated team of nearly 100 engineers and field testers meticulously processes this massive influx of information. They engineer and rigorously verify thousands of features and functions for each new vehicle model to ensure the accuracy and reliability you expect from your Innova 1000 OBD2 Scanner Bluetooth.
To streamline your update experience, Innova provides one comprehensive annual update that covers all makes and models. This single, large update requires extensive time and effort to digest, engineer, and thoroughly test across all included vehicles. It’s a significant engineering undertaking, which is why scanners offering advanced functions beyond basic code reading/erasing often charge for updates. However, your Innova updates remain completely free.
We deeply appreciate your understanding and patience as we work diligently to provide you with reliable, legally sound, and free updates for your Innova 1000 OBD2 Scanner Bluetooth. Our commitment is to quality and integrity, ensuring you have a diagnostic tool you can trust.
