Both Autel VAG scan tool and NT500 is capable of performing OEM level diagnostic tool for most Volkswagen VW/ Audi/ Seat/ Skoda vehicles sold worldwide. What’s the difference between these two diagnostic scanners?
| Item | Autel MaxiService VAG Scan Tool | NT500 VAG Scanner |
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| Brand | Original Autel | Original |
| Language | English only | English only |
| System | Full system, engine, airbag, ABS, A/T, instrument cluster etc | Full system, engine, airbag, ABS, A/T, instrument cluster etc |
| Update/Cost | By TF card, one year free update online | By SD Card/free update for 18 month, 60USD/year to update software |
| Official website | http://www.auteltech.com/ | |
| Support vehicle brand | VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda | VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda |
| Function | Read Codes, Erase Codes, Live Data, Freeze Frame, I/M Readiness, O2 Mon. Test, On-Board Mon. Test, Component Test and Vehicle Information | Read Codes, Erase Codes, Live Data, Freeze Frame, I/M Readiness, O2 Mon. Test, On-Board Mon. Test, Component Test and Vehicle Information, EPB, Resets oil service light, Retrieves ECU information, Resets the brake pad thickness after AUDI A8 service, Retracts calipers for brake pad replacement, Deactivates and re-activates brake control system, service interval |
| Support car year | 1996-2005 around | Till 2016 |
| Protocol | EU VW VAG UDS and US VW OBDII | EU VW VAG UDS, US VW OBDII and OBDI |
| Registration/Activation | Yes | No |
| Region | All regions | All regions |
| Price in obdii365 | US$105.00 | US$169.00 |
| Note: | 1. v500 scanner works newer VAG models than Autel.
2. BT500 supports more special functions than autel. 3. NT500 support both OBDII and OBDI US VAG cars. 4. NT500 works 90% function as original vag 5054a ODIS. Autel cannot. 5. NT500 performs exactly the same function as GT80 Plus, but compatible with only 5 car software |
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