| 11 May 2009: Snap-on Tools, UK market leader in tools, tool storage and workshop equipment for the automotive Aftermarket, has announced the introduction of the Snap-on VERUS, its new top-of-the-range hand-held diagnostic tool for the modern workshop technician.
VERUS completes the best-selling Snap-on ‘family’ of hand-held diagnostic tools, designed to offer a complete diagnostic solution to any UK garage or bodyshop. These begin with the entry level ETHOS, the recently introduced mid-range SOLUS PRO, plus the previous top-of-the-range MODIS diagnostic platform. The extremely advanced capabilities of VERUS have been created to ensure that the Snap-on ‘family’ continues to offer a diagnostic tool to suit every possible technician need
VERUS is an extremely fast, powerful and totally portable hand-held diagnostic tool. It has a generous 10.4” touch-screen to allow simplified one-touch navigation. It provides all the information sources the technician can need - at your fingertips in one tool - giving access to scanner, components test metre, scope readings and car-fix information all at the touch of a button.
Repair data will be fully integrated so that while the technician is viewing a particular vehicle on screen, it is possible for him or her to access repair information for that vehicle instantly. The Windows-based scanner allows the technician to install his or her own Windows applications. Because it is built for life in the service bay VERUS is particularly durable and allows customisation for technicians to develop their own suite of information and view multiple Windows applications side-by-side.
VERUS also allows WiFi access so that customers are able to access websites of their choice, accessing technical forums, email, as well as online parts, catalogues and supplier details.
VERUS software updates – as with all the Snap-on ‘family’ - are delivered in a matter of minutes direct from the Snap-on franchisee van via ScanBay, the unique and simple delivery method introduced four years ago. This keeps VERUS at the leading edge of the very fast-moving diagnostics market without the need for cartridges or other physical updates.
“Diagnostics is the fastest-moving and most complex area of the automotive Aftermarket,” says Terry Barcham, Snap-on Tools European Managing Director, “so through our Snap-on ‘family’ we want to ensure that all of our customers have access to the world’s most sophisticated hand-held diagnostic equipment. We are very confident of an extremely positive response when UK technicians have the opportunity to examine our new top-of-the-range VERUS and see its unique and exciting, advanced diagnostic capabilities.”
Technicians can find out more about the new Snap-on VERUS by contacting their local Snap-on Franchisee or by visiting www.snapon.com
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