The definition of DIY consumer is probably a defining point. Would you buy a buffet for 100 people if you only wanted to feed yourself? This is why many people opt for the cheaper, illegal option. To the DIY consumer much of the package is wholly unnecessary. But instead of passing some of the benefits onto consumers, they're forcing you to buy a package that only dealers or mechanics can make full use of. If a lot of the comms and diagnostic part is generic, the company benefits from economies of scale (they don't have to build a system from scratch every year). That makes even more of a case for lowering costs. I am sure that serious work would be needed to change this such that the software is only limited to being used on a particular type or range of cars? I won't pretend to know the numbers, I can only presume the software is designed as it is due to so many cars using the same vehicle management systems with minor differences. The licence verification is on the PC software end and is actually relatively secure. I have diagnostic software for my Alfa that I bought for 50 EUROS.

And create an additive licence option where the marginal cost is a decreasing function of the number of vehicles you add (the more you add, the less you pay per additional vehicle). HEX-NET WiFi & USB Interface Brochure for more information on our top of the line interface.El 4 Romeo wrote:Yes.VCDS Brochure for more information on VCDS.See the menu to the left of the page for links to other languages. While our program has been translated into other languages, these translations are available through the authorized distributors who have made the translations. VCDS, as distributed by Ross-Tech, LLC worldwide, is in English only. Professionals or users who plan to work on many cars, should choose from the Professional products.Įnthusiasts or Shade Tree Mechanics, DIYs or any who only want to work on a few cars, should choose from the Enthusiast products. Our products are broken into two classes: Professional (Unlimited) and Enthusiast (Limited). All Ross-Tech VCDS products work with VAG vehicles (except Routan) from 1995 through the current model year (and with a 2×2 adapter can extend the model year coverage back as far as 1990).

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