TOPDON OBD2 Code Reader Scanner ArtiDiag500, Engine/ABS/SRS/Transmission Car Diagnostic Tool, 6 Reset Services for Oil/BMS/Bleeding/DPF/Throttle Adaptation, Free Lifetime Upgrade, AutoVin

Upon opening the box its neatly presented, unfortunately it does not come with any permanent case for it to go in. Initial powering up was fairly quick. First thing to note is that it has a internal rechargeable battery - very useful so you can explore all the functions without having to have it plugged into a vehicle or mains power, this alone makes it a step above any other OBD reader I have had in the past.The reader is about the size A5 piece of paper and feels well made. the buttons have a nice feel and “click” to them. A big plus is the 5” colour touchscreen, it’s got good sensitivity, very responsive and with no lag.A very handy feature is the built in WiFi, able to update wirelessly. This is a great function that my previous OBD readers have not had which was always hassle when it comes to updating the device, whereas this reader you can carry out any updates and leave it to do its thing.Although something to note about the WiFi is that It doesn’t allow you to change from the original set up network you connected to when setting up the OBD reader (couldn’t find any instruction on how to change network once the reader is set up and in use) only way i found to change network is if you do a factory reset. Also it will not connect to mobile hotspots off Mobile phones .Going through the settings I find more useful features: the ability to screenshot and screen record. The amount of times in the past I’ve had to write figures or codes on my arm or on a note on my phone, this feature alone is going to save me from ink poisoning XDA good function is at the top of the screen in any mode you have a constant active battery voltage reading which you can click onto and it gives you a graph of the voltage second by second (attached a picture of what it looks like when I start a car) very handy so you can keep an eye on whilst carrying out diagnosisIn summary a couple brief pros and cons:Pros - it’s a very capable OBD reader with lots of great functions, lifetime updates, WiFi connectivity and has a great touchscreenCons - no carry case, the OBD cable is permanently attached to the top of the reader and cannot be remove so isn’t particularly slimline to store, unable to swap between WiFi’s and unable to connect to mobile phone WiFi hotspotsOverall I would definitely recommend though, well done Topdon for doing a top job with this product!

I had this on test as I have several cars so wanted a scanner that is better than the £30 eBay specials.On unboxing I was a little disappointed that there was no case to store in but not the end of world. Feels nice a robust with good protection on corners incase of dropping.Powers up in good time and I like it charges while plugged into the OBD port.You need access to WiFi on first start up and any time you want to download the update for a new vehicle type. But you can power up indoors and select the manufacture and pre download.I have used this on my 2018 Audi RS3 (although no codes, it reads the ecu and connects no issues)My 06 Range Rover, connected perfect and found codes and cleared some old stored codes.Also my friends 13 plate Vivaro, found and cleared codes, also gave him some to permanent codes that he can now go an look into.In all it’s a very cable reader which will display many lines of live data so I’m sure should I need to look at the perimeter’s on the sensors it should be fine.It’s is not a professional level scanner, as there was a steering angle issue on my Range Rover that it was unable to read. If it dose have access to that section, I’ve not found it yet.All in all, if you are a keen DIY mechanic this is a very capable scanner and highly recommend it.

Very easy to use after initial set-up, disappointed not to have carrying case supplied, very disappointed to find could havesaved £50:00 or so by looking on line.

Having used many automotive scanners over the years that can be awkward to use due to their size and that require expensive updates, I wanted something compact and easy to use that came with free lifetime updates. On paper the Topdon Artidiag 500S seemed to tick all the boxes, so I ordered one in the hope that it would suit my needs.For the price I'm very impressed with the scanner. It reads all available car modules, but specifically deals with engine, transmission, ABS and SRS. Most people will never need to look at anything else other than these four systems. It's not common for a scanner at this price to do ABS module activation for bleeding the ABS module after disturbing the braking system. This is a great feature normally only found on more expensive scanners.Having plugged my Topdon into 9 vehicles to date, I'm confident of its capabilities when it comes to reading codes and communicating via multiple different protocols (canbus, KWP etc). Again not many scanners are this versatile at this price. It's ideal to keep in the car for those just incase moments, and the built in OBD code lookup is very handy for quick reference.The scanner itself seems well made and feels like a quality item. I own and have used other items from the Topdon brand, and despite being relatively new to the automotive tools and equipment scene, they are obviously taking themselves quite seriously.It's hard to become well established in a market flooded with offerings from various manufacturers, but the ease of use of Topdon equipment and scanners makes it very easy to recommend Topdon as a brand. Their tools seem to be very intuitive and simple to use. As a qualified automotive technician, I've used all sorts of scanners from cheap and cheerful to top end. The Topdon Artidiag 500S is a great scanner that anyone could use, and would be an ideal entry level device for those looking to further their understanding of automotive diagnostics.