I’m currently facing a dilemma regarding scan tools for my 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 and would appreciate some expert advice. I own a Mac Scout 6250, which has served me well, but the software is outdated. Updating it to the current 2023 version would cost a significant $1,099.00, which seems steep. Without this update, it’s unable to properly diagnose my truck.
Looking for more cost-effective alternatives, I’ve come across the BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBDII Scan Tool for both iPhone & Android, and the INNOVA 5610 OBD2 Bidirectional Scan Tool. Both of these options offer repair solutions and suggested fixes, and conveniently link to smartphones.
I’m particularly interested in hearing about user experiences with either the BlueDriver or the INNOVA 5610. If you’re using a different professional-grade scan tool, I’m open to recommendations as well. Updating my Mac tool would give me access to updated diagnostics and a repair database, but the repair database access is subscription-based and would expire after a year, while the diagnostic capabilities would remain.
One option I’m considering is updating the Mac 6250 to get the immediate benefit of the updated diagnostics. Then, later in the year, I could purchase the BlueDriver for around $119.00 to gain access to its free repair data, providing a more long-term solution for repair information. The Mac tool is valuable for its bidirectional testing and procedural capabilities, which is a feature I rely on for more in-depth diagnostics. Any insights or comparisons, especially considering the features that were considered top-of-the-line in professional automotive scan tools around 2015, would be greatly helpful in making my decision.
