Comments on: New OTC Diagnostic Scan Tool – Pegisys

By: dennisb - Auto Tool Sales

dennisb - Auto Tool Sales — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:23:04 +0000

Knowing what to do with information is why auto tech’s are needed – there’s not a scan tool made by any tool manufacturer that will tell you exactly what to replace or repair. Just like with hand tools, power tools or any specialty tools knowledge is needed to gain the most benefit from using them – no scan tool or code reader is a silver bullet.

By: randy baldwin

randy baldwin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:06:01 +0000

to dam slow ,,you wait and wait for something to happens with this machine while the boss is sitting there watching you ,,,and then once it dose come up what do you have,,a code ,,ooh now what ,,,,maybe i must be missing the the pictures here ,,,if it was up to me i throw it away the otc and use the snap on scanner ,,it tell you what to look for and how to fix it ,this otc you just go around to the same old menu and still there nothing there to help you ,,if this is all you can come up with ,this dose nothing for me at all except wait and wait for nothing ,,make something that us fix the car ,

By: dennisb - Auto Tool Sales

dennisb - Auto Tool Sales — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:12:55 +0000

Drew, You may want to contact tech support at OTCtools.com to see what the solution is. I’m sure they have dealt with this before.

By: Drew

Drew — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:59:35 +0000

I work for state government and they require us to use a proxy server to get out to the internet. The Pegisys software requires you to have internet access to register. The software does not appear to have a setting to enter the proxy information nor does it pick up Internet Explorers proxy info. Any ideas?

By: rgoad

rgoad — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:37:48 +0000

Pegisys vs Verus. Money seems to be the big deal for a a lot of the users. I have had both units in my shop. After a couple of weeks of testing the Verus stayed and the Pegisys is back to OTC. 1 Boot time Verus wins
2 Access time for vehicle info Versus speed response was faster
3 I use Shopkey and the quick links to online data easy and fast for my techs
4 Trouble Shooter puts live data right into the information as you access the needed information

OTC did a great job on adding a wireless link system to the car, but it seems to be a problem in my shop loss of connection happens a lot. I love OTC graphics the little motor to give you something to watch as you wait and wait for the modules to load.

Real world I was very disappointed in OTC. Im sure as upgrades come out it will improve. But as a former OTC shop I am now a Snapon Versus user. Time is money and Verus hands down saves time, and since its a Tablet PC on the back end with an 80 Gig drive I can add printers and other software to make it even more productive.

By: Mark Sumrell

Mark Sumrell — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:34:48 +0000

Gentlemen, I still all of my OTC scanners, (2000,4000E,and 3 diff models of genisys. have never had a days worth of problem with any. Yes there have been some coverage holes. I also own a MODIS that I use that I ony bought because snapon bought and did away with EDGE diagnostics. I owned a PACPRO UNIT that blew the other labscopes away at the time but SNAPON killed it when they took over. I think the MODIS is a good tool but way over priced for purchase and updates. I use my VETRONIX / BOSCH MASTERTECH mostly and it blows SNAPPY away and they cost about the same. I’m not slamming any of them, but I have found that TECH’S who owned a SNAPPY unit of any kind think any other brand SUCKS. I have recommended many an OTC to other Techs and most love them. Some quit updating ther SNAPON units. Most decisions depend on available funds and experience.

By: GMmechanicMike

GMmechanicMike — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:51:42 +0000

I purchased the MAC Navigator(OTC Pegysis) in Febuary. I think they rushed them out before they were ready. The first few month, there were alot of bugs. Now, after a few updates, it works as it should. I feel the monthy internet updates are a great idea. I work at a GM dealership but, use it on all makes and models. It has been atleast a month since I had to use a tech-2 for anything. As for wireless programing, it wokes great. I added the j2534 programing and have not had a problem. I don’t see how anyone can justify the extra $4000-$5000 for the verus. When is the last time you needed a 4 channel scope? If you want internet acces, a stand alone laptop is much better and won’t cost you over $4000.

By: dennisb - Auto Tool Sales

dennisb - Auto Tool Sales — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:51:27 +0000

Kris, Bosch may be alright for some German vehicles. The fact remains that Snap On and OTC are two of the best sellers in the USA for scan tools for a reason. I would also like to see a comparison between more scan tools, but each may have advantages and disadvantages depending on which make, model and system being scanned or diagnosed. In my two decades plus as a Master Tech, I used OTC and Snap On. I maintain that the best all around scan tool for the money (for Domestic & Asian) is the Genisys.

By: Kris

Kris — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:23:12 +0000

It seems like the best solution is just to buy Bosch and be done with it. where do you get all the right data when most of it was created and manufactured by Bosch. Makes sense!

I would like to see a third party comparison by someone who is legitimate.

By: dennisb - Auto Tool Sales

dennisb - Auto Tool Sales — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:52:41 +0000

RWH, Like you I had a MT2500 scan tool. Then I realized updates cost about as much as a new OTC scan tool with updated software. Also before you decide on the Verus, see Greg's comment on this tool blog.