(Apex Tool Group: Sparks, MD) -- GEARWRENCH is launching three new diagnostic tools for auto mechanics that are breaking all the rules.

As cars evolve, diagnostic tools are essential to technicians for even the most basic of repairs. However, competitor models are expensive and require annual and weekly costly software updates that many new technicians starting out in their career may not be able to afford.

GEARWRENCH is breaking those diagnostic rules, launching three new diagnostic tools: GWSCAN, the everyday diagnostic device; GWSMARTBT, a professional bidirectional diagnostic tool; and the GWSMART07, a pro-quality bidirectional diagnostic tablet.

Not only are the new GEARWRENCH diagnostic products created for new mechanics starting out in their career, but they are also the most cost-efficient option for professional mechanics who have been on the job for years. All three devices come with a complete two-year warranty, free software updates, and cover more than 80 car manufacturers. With all vehicles newer than 1995 operating with an OBDII scan port, diagnostic tools are essential to the garage.

“Voice-of-the-customer research was crucial in revealing that current diagnostic tools are seen as overly costly, burdened with recurring fees, and lacking sufficient support, especially in terms of warranty coverage,” says Jarrett Wolf, Apex Tool’s senior product manager. “We challenged ourselves to make diagnostic tools accessible to every automotive technician.”

In addition, all three devices are elevating the aesthetic of traditional diagnostic tools, with molten orange and black livery that is easy to see within the dark confines of the OBDII port location. This makes each device easy to remove, and difficult to leave behind in vehicles.

Additional features for each device can be found below.

GWSCAN: Everyday diagnostic device
• Free software updates
• Complete system diagnostics, including in-depth test and maintenance-light reset
• Full OBDII test to read faulty codes in ECU via OBDII protocols
• Continuous vehicle monitoring
• Complete two-year warranty
• Retail: $69.99

GWSMARTBT: Professional bidirectional diagnostic tool
• Free software updates
• Full bidirectional control including a live actuation test
• 23 vehicle reset/relearn functions including throttle matching, ABS bleeding, TPMS reset, and more
• Live data mapping including freeze-frame capture
• Complete two-year warranty
• Retail: $149.99

GWSMART07: Pro-quality bidirectional diagnostic tablet
• Three-year free software updates
• Full bidirectional control
• 38 vehicle reset/relearn functions to include throttle matching, ABS bleeding, TPMS reset, and more
• Topology mapping to visually present coms of vehicle’s systems
• Complete two-year warranty
• Retail: $699.99

All three GEARWRENCH diagnostic tools are now available. For more information, visit www.gearwrench.com.