Autel MaxiCheck MX808S

I bought this scanner in hopes that I would be able to program 2nd keys and fobs for a 2012 Ford Escape and a 2002 Saab 9-3. I WAS able to successfully pair new keys with this so I'm very happy. The scanner paid for itself by avoiding the dealer's fees I would have had to pay.Tons of other features.

Easy to use, does everything I need it to

A great product honestly but buyer beware in some specific cases,I did a fair amount of research on YouTube and forums before purchasing the MK808S, though I didn't confirm all of my vehicles on the Autel site. It seemed promising for all of the things it can do for the high price. Primarily programing remote key FOBs, and that was the main issue I had. I have a 2018 Chevy Impala and a 2022 Buick envision and both weren't supported to perform that action. I ensured the 808 was fully updated in case I was missing something and no luck. In fact there were allot of models not listed that should be and I had to file for a return and a refund.That all being said the 808 can still read codes, analytics and live data throughout the entire vehicle without needing a make model confirmation which can greatly help in troubleshooting or knowing the issues before dropping off to a shop.I gave this 5 stars because it can still perform the vast majority of functions but I can't rate it low because I didn't do the the research and it was a minor inconvenience to return it. Sure, I'm disappointed but before purchasing confirm on the Autel site your year, make and model can do everything with your vehicle.

Was very satisfied that it worked like it said it would also great value compared to other companies

MK808s has saved me thousands within my first use. bought San-Tool this yr 2023 no more getting ripped off by the dealership for things I can do myself. Even if you're not a DIY person you well at least be able to tell the dealership not only the codes but how to do the job, the dealerships take advantage of anyone who goes in for service with the check engine light on saying, I have no idea whats wrong, I bought this scanner after a good friend told me to stop trusting your service advisor at the dealership. He only tells you customers states, then he rips you off so he can make his commission . well those days are long over for me I've never worked on any type of emissions sys, well this scan- tool not only gave me the codes but allowed me to search right on the scanner helping to find the OEM parts I needed, that can be found right here on Auteldealer and very easy to install for the most part. So easy yet the dealerships charges insane prices for the same thing one can do themselves . The dealerships never will tell you and surely would never show you just how easy some of these fixes are. you'll feel so good kwoing you not only found the fault but you were able to clean area before placing the new part in place, something the dealership would never do.. No more guessing what's wrong with any of my 5 vehicels ever again, once any dealership knows you're the type that keeps up with all the your required repairs and or maintenance they'll always seem to find problems even if it's only a routine oil change.. Note not all service advisor are dishonest people, a very well known dealerships service advisor in my town was the one who told me to get a very nice scanner and put a stop on being ripped off. So after months of doing my research I selected (Autel Scanner MaxiCOM MK808S) this scanner here is way more then i'll ever need, however what I love about this scanner is it's for the basic mechanic on to the very experience mechanic like myself, now I can do minor repairs or the more complex repairs, either way that'll be my choice and not the dealership anymore. Yes you only get one year of free updates for me it still wasn't any brainer this scanner is way better than matco and snap-on by far!!! My only Con is towards myself, when I asked myself what took me so damn long to stop being ripped off and getting a scanner that does so much that it pays for whatever spent just on the first. All I had to do was calculate the cost of parts over the cost of labor and this scan-tool gave me not just my money back but I also dont have the worry about the check engine light coming on, Plus my vehicle passed the state inspection that's still required here in Texas with no faults found. This scanner not only shows you the codes and faults but I personally never gave it a 2nd thought on how a emissions sys works and all the realted components, so not only did this scanner help me fix the problem, it educated me on how the emissions sys works. U.S. army Ret. Vet)