In day-to-day life, electronic systems in vehicles have become much more advanced, making it easier to identify any damages. In the past few years, the electronic systems had their own procedures where a large number of different tools were used to analyze a single vehicle. This procedure was done manually; which was tiresome and time consuming. To overcome this, the garage equipment manufacturers developed a standard tool to diagnose the number of vehicles.
The automotive diagnostic scan tools were then used to diagnose any fault in a vehicle by plugging the cable into the vehicle's diagnostic connector and running a full scan. The major advantage of diagnostic scan tools is that it is easy to identify the fault and repair more quickly.
Automotive diagnostic scan tools are a combination of software and electronic devices software; which are used as interface with diagnostic systems in vehicles. The importance of diagnostic scan tools in automobiles is increasing rapidly due to the shift of consumer’s preference from manual to sophisticated automated diagnostics systems. Automated diagnostic scan tools are used for the purpose of detecting and analyzing the malfunctions of electronic systems in vehicles.
As such, it is vital for automobile users to fix the problems in vehicles. Such tools also enable the reprogramming and upgradation of the control modules in automobiles. With the advancement in technology, there has been a transition in diagnostic scan tools, just like any other automotive components. Diagnostic scan tools of today are highly efficient and sophisticated, which can analyze complex codes while performing diagnostics in the vehicle’s powertrain, body, and chassis. These tools are largely used in service stations for all types of automobiles ranging from light consumer vehicles to heavy consumer vehicles.
The major factors behind the growth of the global automotive diagnostic scan tools market size are the growing complexity in connected cars, stringent emission norms being introduced by the government, and rising security concerns among end-users.
The major factors driving the growth of the global automotive diagnostic scan tools market are the increasing production and usage of vehicles. Additionally, growing application of diagnostic scan tools with growing demand for sophisticated automotive diagnostics technology from consumers is fueling the demand for this market.
Also, electrification of vehicles and increasing number of service stations are expected to bolster the growth of the global automotive diagnostics scan tools market during the forecast period. The factors inhibiting the growth of the market are the complexities involved in the functioning of such diagnostic scan tools and their price that may not be easily affordable to numerous consumers across the globe.
The target audience of global automotive diagnostic scan tools market size is design, testing, maintenance and simulation service providers, automotive diagnostic scan tools manufacturers, Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers, automotive component manufacturers, and raw material suppliers for automotive diagnostic scan tools manufacturers.
The global automotive diagnostic scan tools market size has been segmented on the basis of product type, equipment type, vehicle type, and geography.
On the basis of product type, the global automotive diagnostic scan tools market size spans diagnostic equipment (hardware), repair & diagnostic data, diagnostic software, automotive diagnostic scan tool technology, and so on. The automotive diagnostic scan tool is the predominant segment of the global market; which is expected to maintain the largest share during the forecast period.
On the basis of equipment type, the global automotive diagnostic scan tools market size spans wheel alignment tester, handheld tread depth, automotive paint inspection equipment, digital battery tester, vehicle emission test system, and so on. On the basis of vehicle type, the global market size spans passenger car and commercial vehicles. On the basis of geography, the global market size spans North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Europe is expected to hold the largest market share in the global market during the forecast period.
The key players of global automotive diagnostic scan tools market are Denso Corp., SPX Corp., Snap-On Inc., Avl List GmbH, Dg Technologies, Softing AG, Actia Group SA, Etas GmbH, General Technologies Corp, Dsa Daten- Und Systemtechnik GmbH, Hickok Inc., Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc., Delphi Automotive PLC, Continental AG, Robert Bosch GmbH, Actia SA, Hickok Incorporated, Kpit Technologies, and Snap on Incorporated.