best value code scanner for home mechanic (superb 2016 2.0 tdi

[petebryn]

What code scanner(s) do people recommend ?  I want something reasonably good for a sensible price;  ideally good for other vehicles as well as VAG, but not esssential.

[MATT0693]

It depends what you want to do, there are plenty of free & paid mobile apps available that will read codes and show live data across all platforms via an inexpensive Bluetooth OBD plug.

There are some simple handheld devices available from eBay/Amazon for £20> that will do the same job if you prefer a actual device.

If you want to do coding you will be looking at a higher price point.

[petebryn]

thanks for reply - I don't have any specific issues or requirements atm, but would like to be able to check status of as much as possible mechanically, plus read and reset codes should that be necessary at some point.  I'm not familiar at all with what's available, and just looking for informed guidance.

 

 - pete.