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We aim to future-proof your workshop by keeping you up-to-date with tooling, support and training.
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22/12/2025

Not sure how to properly set yourself up for Ford diagnostics?

You’re not alone - a lot of workshops try to get by with aftermarket tools… until a module fails, a reflash goes wrong, or a customer comes back with the same fault.

Tomorrow, we’re doing a full Ford VCM 3 unboxing.

We’ll show you:
– The genuine Ford VCM 3 dealer interface
– The correct workshop-spec laptop (pre-configured for IDS + FDRS)
– The battery support unit you must use when programming

You’ll learn:
– What the VCM 3 actually does that aftermarket tools can’t
– Why Ford diagnostics require high laptop performance
– Which Ford software licences you need (IDS, FDRS, FJDS) and when

If you want to:
– Bring more Ford, Lincoln, and Mazda work in-house
– Stop guessing and start doing dealer-level diagnostics
– Or position yourself as the Ford specialist in your area

This video will give you the clarity and confidence to do it right.

Unboxing drops December 23rd 8AM UK on our YouTube.

Comment "FORD UNBOXING" and we'll send you the video once it goes live!

20/12/2025

Crash data isn’t something you can just clear with an aftermarket tool. Those codes are hard stored. The only real fix is to remove the module, replace it, and program it fresh.

And that means using the OE tool. When it comes to safety systems like airbags, there are no shortcuts.

We speak about all of this and more in our YouTube video:
Is Your Aftermarket Diagnostic Tool Costing You More Than You Think?

Comment "COST" and we'll send you the video directly

19/12/2025

Wouldn't it be great to have OE expertise, OEM updates and independent techs all in one place instead of spread across ten different forums, websites and group chats?

That’s exactly why we built the Maverick Diagnostics Community.

It’s a single space where you can ask questions, speak to people who actually understand the work you’re doing, and download the latest OEM updates without the usual chasing around.

It’s already shaping up to be one of the most useful places for anyone working with modern diagnostics.

If you want a spot where the right information and the right people are finally under one roof, comment "Community" and we'll send you the link.

18/12/2025

Christmas is on it's way!

Here are our working hours during the festive period:

24th December - 9AM - 1PM
25th December - CLOSED
26th December - CLOSED
29th December - CLOSED
30th December - CLOSED
31st December - CLOSED
1st January - CLOSED
2nd January - CLOSED
5th January - 9AM - 5PM

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

17/12/2025

Most garages buy a diagnostic tool based on features, bundles or whatever the rep is pushing that month. The problem is that none of that matters if the tool does not match the work you actually do.

Your car parc should be the starting point.
If you mostly see BMW, Mercedes or VAG, then a generic tablet will hit its limits quickly. If you work on a mix of brands, you need something that covers that range properly rather than a tool that looks impressive but fails on the first complex job.

The next question is what type of work you really want to handle.
Reading codes is easy.
Programming, coding and software updates are where most tools fall apart.
If you want to keep those jobs in-house, you need a system built for it.

And then there is support.
Anyone can sell you a tool.
Very few can help you when the install goes wrong, the software will not load, the licence expires or a secure gateway blocks access.
That is usually the moment garages realise the support matters more than the hardware.

When you answer these three questions honestly, you stop buying tools based on sales pitches and start buying the setup that actually fits your workshop.

Want to know which fit would be best for your workshop? Comment "DTS" and let's see what options are most suitable for your garage.

15/12/2025

What actually comes in a full VAG dealer diagnostic setup?

Tomorrow, we’re unboxing the VAS 6154 Kit

On the bench:
– VAS 6154 interface (the genuine dealer unit)
– Workshop-ready, high-spec laptop (pre-configured for ODIS)
– Essential Fischer adapter leads for older models
– Battery support unit (required for safe programming)

We’ll show:
– How the VAS 6154 connects and works with ODIS Service
– Why aftermarket tools can’t get through newer VAG security gateways
– The laptop spec you must have to avoid bricking ECUs
– What you need to know before applying for an ODIS subscription

If you work on VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Bentley, Lamborghini, MAN, Ducati, or Bugatti — this is the setup the dealers use.

Unboxing drops December 16th at 8AM UK on our YouTube.
See you there.

Want to be notified as soon as it goes live? Comment "VAG UNBOXING" and we'll send it as soon as it does.

11/12/2025

Fixing a Mercedes isn’t as simple as swapping parts.
Some faults will only ever be solved with software.

In our latest video, Dave walks step by step through the Mercedes dealer diagnostic setup - from registration on the B2B portal to using Xentry software with the VCI.

If you’re working on Mercedes and want to keep those vehicles out of the dealer network, this is one you don’t want to miss.

We've posted a YouTube video on everything you need to know about Mercedes-Benz diagnostics.

💬 Comment “MERCEDES” and we’ll send you the video directly.

08/12/2025

Not sure what you actually get in a full BMW dealer kit?

We’re doing a full unboxing on December 9th.

On the bench:
– BMW ICOM Next A (the genuine dealer interface)
– Workshop-ready laptop (pre-configured for ISTA)
– BMW Key Reader
– Battery support unit

We’ll show:
– What each item does
– How it all connects together
– Why BMW has strict hardware requirements
– The exact setup you need to avoid ECU failures when programming

If you’ve ever wondered:
“Do I really need the dealer kit?”
or
“Why do aftermarket tools keep failing on BMWs?”

This will make everything clear.

Unboxing goes live December 9th 8AM UK on our YouTube.

Comment "BMW UNBOXING" and we'll send you the video once it goes live!

07/12/2025

Secure gateways are not going anywhere.
Every year, more manufacturers are locking down diagnostics to protect safety-critical systems, and independents feel it first.

One day your tool works.
Next day, after a software update, half the functions are gone.
Nothing is broken. You are just not authorised anymore.

This is the new reality for modern diagnostics:
You need verified accounts, brand approvals, and a tool that can authenticate at dealer level.
Without that, you hit a wall on resets, coding, programming and anything that touches a security module.

The good news is that once you are set up properly, secure gateways become routine. You log in, authenticate, and carry on with the job.
This is where most garages lean on us. We help you get the right OE access, build the laptop correctly, and keep the software updated so you are never locked out mid-job.

If you want to keep modern vehicles in-house, secure gateway access is now part of the setup.
Get it right and you work like the dealer.

05/12/2025

“Compliant” and “approved” might sound the same, but in diagnostics they mean very different things.

A compliant tool only claims to meet the J2534 standard; it ticks the boxes on paper.
An approved tool has been tested and validated by the manufacturer to communicate correctly with their software.

That difference matters. Pass-Thru wasn’t built to replace diagnostics; it was created under Euro 5 and 6 regulations to give independents legal access to OEM software for emissions-related systems.

When you understand that, you stop expecting it to do everything and start using it for what it’s truly designed for: reliable, professional software access that keeps your workshop competitive.

Because when a flash fails halfway through or a module bricks mid-update, compliance won’t save the job — approval will.

Want to learn more about pass-thru in all its glory? Comment "PASS-THRU" and we'll send some valueable info!

02/12/2025

It’s officially the final day of our Black Friday sale!

If you’ve been hesitating, this is the time to act.

Comment “ACT” and we’ll send the sale link!

01/12/2025

Cyber Monday is here!

It also means our Black Friday sale ends tomorrow 🙁

This is your last chance to get in before prices go back up to normal.

Comment “CYBER” and we’ll send you a link to the sale!

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Longfields
Wrexham
LL139TF

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+441978784602

Website

https://www.maverickdiagnostics.com/

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