Diagnostic and test equipment maker Omitec has a new simplified diagnostics range aimed at letting independent garages compete more closely with franchised retailers.

Its OmiNspect range has been designed as ‘plug and play’, so that independents will not need to visit a franchised dealer for warning light and ECU resets.

“OmiNspect diagnostic tools are great news for garages starting out in diagnostics, as they are so easy to operate,” said a spokesman.

“They also provide a cost-effective solution for busy workshops that have existing diagnostics tools but need extra diagnostic capacity.”

The range comprises six single application diagnostic tools: one to programme the tyre pressure monitoring system and register new valves; one to operate brake callipers on vehicles with electronic handbrakes; one to reset service lights on systems for BMWs, Mercedes-Benz, Fiat and Volkswagen Group; a climate control fault reader; an electronic on-board diagnostic scan tool; and an airbag tool to read faults and reset airbag and SBS warning lights.