In depth tool comparison between Autel IM508 / XHorse Key Tool Plus and Smart Pro

[@Jedi_Masteren]

Very useful, informative and great video, and you have a very understandable English, very deep explained. 👌 Thumbs up 👍👍👍 Would like to see you had made key's with each tool. 😀

[@danielcimpan744]

FYI you can do a AKL job on mercedes with SmartPro ,you just need the AKL kit from advanced diagnostics:)

[@locksmithsandcarprofession2428]

Hi can u do a video with launch Immo elite with xprog 3, for Mercedes,VW and BMW all lost keys

[@rostech_automotive]

I have the immo elite. Lovely unit but quite limited compared to the autel and Xhorse. Currently looking to upgrade

[@jerlaiss]

Hello can you do comparaison with launch xprog3 for the key programmation for Audi,Bmw,Mercedes . Because it's so difficult to choice between all tools programmer for recent keys of vehicule.

[@Mar_sanche98]

I know xhorse has those solder free adapters. Can i use them on my autel 608 pro? Soldering wastes my time. Or do i have to only use it for the xhorse key tool plus? Thanks my peeps

[@nikolaigarage]

Good video and answers

[@miguelinholas]

i use keytool for mercedes but only for adding key if it's old vehicle it will not do it by obd needs removing eis, you can do it on bench with keytool but i would recommend the adapters otherwise it's 2 hours to calculate password, so for all key lost i use autel, i don't have smart pro i know it has some benefits but it has less vehicle coverage in terms of latest vehicles for the price it costs

[@ebuks4ever]

Pls would you recommed the IM608 over the IM508. I am torn between getting the Xhorse or the Autel IM608.

[@miguelinholas]

@ im508 it's ok but the im608 can do more in terms of diagnostics, like program some modules but key wise same thing

[@mikesimelane7099]

As I am still new in the industry Which one to go for it...???

[@TheOBDcompany]

All of this is covered within our training courses found at theobdcompany.co.uk Thanks

[@minejak1921]

Different machines for different makes of vehicle. Mercedes you want xhorse or CGDI MB tool

[@DFWAuto_Hack]

@@minejak1921i have a negative experience with CGDI unless my tool is defective. Cannot do anything by obd besides reading EIS. Calculation fails all the time by obd and seems more like a bench only tool for me. Aftersale support and tech support that they call engineers are not helpful at all; indeed, after they take days to review a concern or issue, they get back with “ if it does not work by obd, just do it on bench”!! Really? But you said in the coverage that specific models can be done by obd? Why now tell me to do not t on bench? All the benz all keys lost i have had, i have completed them successfully with IM508 xp400 pro and Gbox2 with calculation times not exceeding 20mn with a hotspot connexion. I dont know about you but for me CGDI is TRASH & i purchased all the EIS cable for testing EIS and ESL I also have VVDI MB but their support is good. I have not been able to calculate password by obd too though (i had 1 year unlimited password calculation ending next month) so it seems it is good for bench also if all keys lost. However, support is better. I remember my vvdi prog was bad, i shipped it to china, they repaired it and shipped it back to me.

[@ebuks4ever]

@@minejak1921 please is Xhorse better suited for Mercedes than the Autel IM608? I am looking at working on Mercedes, VW, Toyota, Honda, BMW. I am torn between the IM608 or the Xhorse

[@VenToCanada]

​@@ebuks4ever wich one did you pick? I'm in the same situation

[@Thylacine1]

Do you know anything about the OBDStar Keymaster G3 or anything form alientech? I never see them mentioned anywhere but they look kinda good

[@firebirder]

What is the URL for SmartPro Info site? Is there an app for mobiles too?

[@تغليفخلفيةهاتف]

Does it have to be original keys from a company, or can keys other than a company be used?

[@cirilknez1715]

Great video!!!! you show work shield on web site for smart pro. Cann you please share link,where it can be found. Thanks

[@peterszeberenyi5881]

You can see vehicle coverage for SMARTPRO after you bought and register tool in your MyKeys account :)... AUTEL coverage is free to see. Dont know how XHORSE works I dont use it

[@miguelinholas]

i've done loads of vitos with autel all key lost, you need to remove the eis and connect gbox on bench, you can do it on vehicle but you need to short the ESL but i find it easier to remove eis the then unplug esl and also gbox reduces the calculating time for the password

[@teamxarbaz2875]

Which one is good im go buy key tool plus advance version pls suggest me

[@sheldonblackwood4542]

Great video 🎉

[@stephenpeterson8020]

The smart pro does all keys lost on Mercedes via the eis and has for about a year now

[@bobbyjones2293]

I’m in the states, autel doesn’t require and autel key. But if they make them I’m sure the quality is great

[@minejak1921]

Autel has website to check which functions are available. No need to load tablet

[@TheOBDcompany]

This website is known to give incorrect and incomplete information that's why it can't be used as it's un-reliable

[@minejak1921]

But you completely fail to mention it in the video & the smart pro app you showed it doesn’t do AKL on a Mercedes when it does. They all lie / have incorrect info in some cases. Also for anyone wondering the smart pro app you can get for around £5 month without owning their tool. It’s really useful and a must for someone starting up

[@Canbus_AT]

@@minejak1921whats the app called ? and ios too?

[@ebuks4ever]

@@minejak1921 Pls I am looking to newly in the career. I have limited budget. What device is a good start with good coverage pending when i make more money and upgrade. I have been torn between xhorse and Autel IM608. But in forums, people are recomming smartpro app

[@techgeek2994]

i dont think that you need specific key for specific machine . i have vvdi tool and i just buy keys on aliexpress and they work and i program them to mercedes keys. any of those keys should work with any of those 3 machines as long as its bga key .

[@chriscremin7483]

Super explanation 👌 thanks

[@applesid239]

hi is that mykeys app when you subscribe ?

[@ranjitsian5481]

Good work 👍

[@Nebbia_affaraccimiei]

15:04 bro if u can't even google a chassis code probably you're in the wrong job.

[@TheOBDcompany]

We're not talking about me and my skills we are talking about beginners and even if we proceed to the next menu it's still not clear if it can be done or not. Ideally we don't have to load the tool up at all and we use tools like Smart Pro where we can get the information quickly on our phones via the website/app.

[@Nebbia_affaraccimiei]

did u try the other tools websites? surely somewhere they list what they do and don't. it all seems like a big ad for that tool and funny enough is the only one i never heard of@@TheOBDcompany

[@dgoulian]

Why would a locksmith know anything about chassis codes?

[@ChristopherMahlangu-u3k]

Yes ❤it

[@Nebbia_affaraccimiei]

i guess u mean in depth :)

[@TheOBDcompany]

Yeah sorry I'll try to amend that. Thanks for the heads up

[@MahmoudAli-lm1mq]

I have both autel 608 and xhorse keytool plus xhorse is faster stronger and much much better than autel

[@TheRealoldcar]

Agreed.

[@MoroccanAnwar]

Interesting, why do people who have xhorse still buy the autel?

[@TheRealoldcar]

@@MoroccanAnwar yeah. But every now and then, I have run into some older toyota prius , 2nd gen, that the autel works on the 1st attempt compared to xhorse.

[@darkojankovic6440]

I have autel 508s and xp 400 pro. It is great tool for beginers. Usualy work with EU cars up to 2015. Never fail for 6 months :)

[@darkojankovic6440]

I have autel 508s and xp 400 pro. It is great tool for beginers. Usualy work with EU cars up to 2015. Never fail for 6 months :)

[@MrTalvin]

Abrites is the master.

[@Divinemindset04]

Well it kind of sucks smart prob can’t do all keys lost most call I think are made for no key 🔑

[@aronmark6376]

Yes, i would say, that henis in the wrong job if he cannot find chassis number :).

[@Nebbia_affaraccimiei]

PLEASE peel off this mask!!! PLEASEE!!!!

[@TheOBDcompany]

Haha never, been that way for four years so far 😂