Auto Inspection: OBD 2 Scanner

 



2021 Mazda CX-5 OBD-2 Scanner

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Relevant background: “A primary benefit of this is that OBD systems give the vehicle owner or repair technician access to the status of the various vehicle sub-systems. The amount of diagnostic information available …A range of rugged hand-held scan tools is available.

  • Simple fault code readers/reset tools are mostly aimed at the consumer level.
  • Professional hand-held scan tools may possess more advanced functions
    • Access more advanced diagnostics
    • Set manufacturer- or vehicle-specific ECU parameters
    • Access and control other control units, such as air bag or ABS
    • Real-time monitoring or graphing of engine parameters to facilitate diagnosis or tuning…

OBD II information is commonly used by vehicle telematics devices that perform fleet tracking, monitor fuel efficiency, prevent unsafe driving, as well as for remote diagnostics and by Pay-As-You-Drive insurance.…”
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Relevant Background: “A pre-purchase inspection is an independent, third-party professional service that evaluates a vehicle’s condition before a purchase offer is made. Consumer protection organizations such as the Federal Trade Commission,[1] the American Bar Association,[2] insurance companies, and states recommend an independent pre-purchase inspection. The prospective buyer hires a qualified evaluator who examines the target vehicle for defects, hidden damage, maintenance history, and safety, then typically provides a written evaluation report. The service results in factual information that the prospective buyer uses as decision support for the vehicle purchase. Unless the vehicle is unsafe to drive,[3] the evaluator does not provide a purchase recommendation.…The inspected areas include structural integrity, safety features, electrical and electronic systems, powertrain, suspension, fuel system, emissions, steering, comfort system (heat/air), security system, exhaust, interior, wheels and rims, and apparent state of general maintenance. Hidden damage from crashes, flood, or rough use are checked. Important for newer vehicles is an inspection of the onboard computer system, including recently cleared computer codes.[4]The inspector also investigates for vehicle identification alteration,[5] lack of recent license plates, salvage title,[6] and odometer fraud.[7]Commercial vehicle inspections also evaluate the condition of items relevant to commercial use, such as conspicuity materials, markings and placards, insurance, service limits, coupling devices, etc...” 
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Relevant material: “A dealer auto auction is a specialized form of auction. Millions of vehicles are sold at such dealer auto auctions every year. These auctions are restricted to the general public and only licensed dealers can participate. Prices of vehicles sold at dealer auctions tend to be lower than those advertised on any dealer’s lot. Sellers forgo a potentially higher sticker price to take their inventory to a dealer auction where it will be auctioned off for less than retail for a number of reasons.

Maintaining aging inventory costs dealers both money and reputation. Most vehicles sold are off-lease returns, replaced rental fleets, company cars, repossessed vehicles, and trade-ins…” (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto_auction)

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Relevant background: “A safety standards certificate shows that your vehicle meets the minimum safety standards. You can't put a licence plate on a vehicle without one.…Any inspection station in Ontario, licensed by MTO, can give you a certificate once your vehicle passes an inspection. Most licensed inspection stations have a sign that says Motor Vehicle Inspection Station...” (https://www.ontario.ca/page/safety-standards-certificate)
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Relevant Insurance Coverage: 
a. Auto Insurance:: all perils, collision, liability, DCPD,, accident benefits, uninsured auto 
b. Travel & health - Collision Waiver for Rental Vehicles
c. Garage Auto Insurance
d. Personal and Commercial Liability for injury and property damage
e. Business Liability Coverage like that of a dealership, auto sales business, mechanic, roadside assistance business, taxi drivers, uber driver, rideshare drivers, delivery driver..
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