Car Diagnostic Tool suggestions needed

I'm really looking to cut down on the amount I get overcharged by garages, so have thought of completing my own diagnostic of the vehicles, but what is the most user friendly and reasonably price car diagnostic on the market, and I really don't want anything to elaborate, merely something to tell me what is the issue, so I can know I'm not getting over-quoted?

try this site.. http://www.scantool.net/review/product/list/id/170/

There are so many car diagnosis tool available in the market all you have to do is to quick search for the best tool of internet and get it from the nearest shop at reasonable rate.
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i dont htink you will get what you are looking for the code readers (the inexpensive ones) dont give you very much info just the codes thats just a starting point and as far as they go just make sure you get one with live data abilty good luck

I find this post quite informative I have collected a number of links through this post which can help me in reducing my cost of car repair.

Thanks for the advice, I have been pointed in the direction of Launch Diagun X431 tool - what do people think?

Thanks for the advice, I have been pointed in the direction of Launch Diagun X431 tool - what do people think?

I think for what you were seeking in your original post, this is WAY overkill. If all you're really looking for is a simple tool, there are a lot of less expensive options on the market.

-Rod