Error code reader recommendations

[steve1968]

Can anyone recommend an affordable easy to use error code reader please.

[LightweightLouisDanvers]

The Autel AP200 is a great device, costs about £50 and has lots of functionality.
You can buy cheaper generic code readers but the don't have the same capability.

[hersh]

Got myself an Elm
Bluetooth to my phone
Does the job but very basic, think it was like £12 off ebay, looks like its now under £3.00!
https://ebay.us/m/Vhz4OX
https://ebay.us/m/PdJm3d

[E-bmw]

steve1968 said:

Can anyone recommend an affordable easy to use error code reader please.

You will need to define "affordable" as it would mean something different to everybody.

Affordable to me 2 years ago was £395.00

Affordable to me now would be under £100.00

[steve1968]

Sorry, yes certainly under £100

[MDT]

You will need to let us know what you are trying to do with this reader? Loads of £20-30 ones will read all the generic codes from the engine. But if you are looking to read / clear codes from air bags and or the ABS system that is a different bit of kit you need. Like wise if you are looking to wind in the pads on a car with an electronic hand brake?

The above can be had for about £100 but are likely to be only for one manufacture, If you are looking to have this unit work on 2-3 different manufactures cars then you ae going to up your spend a bit.