You have two up and down buttons, an exit button, and an enter button. The AD310 is set up in a manner that inexperienced teens and battered old wrenchers alike could figure it out. There are now dozens to choose from at this price point, and for those who have never purchased one, the AD310 is a solid place to start. You still can't get something this cheap from certain well-known brands like Innova, but today, these diagnostic tools are so affordable that literally every person who owns a car should own one.
Just a decade ago, an OBD scanner was a purchase you had to plan for, as they likely were to cost $100 or more, no small expense. At the time of purchase, it was listed for $34.99 with an extra 5 percent discount available. I can't start anywhere else but the price, which is cheap and affordable.
Durability is something we expect from our tools, and this feels like something that would break if you dropped it too much. Its entire makeup is a few rubber buttons, the top and bottom plastic body pieces, the circuit board inside, and four screws holding it together. In hand, the Ancel feels light and cheap, as you'd expect from a $40 plastic device. And because it doesn't come with a case, I could see some people keeping the plastic and using it as safe storage. Upon first looks at the hard-wrapped plastic packaging of the Ancel, I expected one of those annoying struggles to cut off the side or the top, leaving jagged edges and cut fingers, but the packaging is designed to pop open and lock closed with ease.
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Good: Affordable price, intuitive interface, code history, sturdy cord, quick to connect/read codesīad: Old and unattractive black and white graphics and text, slightly slow to scroll, Mini-B USB port, feels cheap Compatible with: "Most 1996 U.S.-based, 2000 Europe-based and Asian cars, and newer OBD II and Canadian domestic or import vehicles.".
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Included in packaging: User manual and diagnostic tool.Dimensions: Roughly 5 inches tall by 3 inches wide.Our first foray into the scanners starts with the Ancel AD310, an extremely basic unit with a low cost of entry. Read more." data-portal-copyright="Tony Markovich">Īs part of our efforts to do more real-world hands-on testing of the products that live in our cars and garages, The Drive's Guides & Gear editors will be reviewing numerous OBDII scanners and sharing our thoughts on how they work and which ones do that work the best. © Provided by The Drive The Drive and its partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links.