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German Brand Scanners

3 reviews, best score first

Make-specific scanners for Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen Group and Porsche owners who want dealer-style depth on one family of cars.

No. 01German Brand Scanners

iCarsoft MB V4.0 Review: Can a Mercedes Owner Skip the Dealer Scan?

The MB V4.0 costs $229.99 and lists 41 service functions, bi-directional tests and CAN-FD for Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter, Smart and Maybach. We check what a DIY owner gets, and where user comments say it falls short.

Best forMercedes, Sprinter and Smart owners doing their own service
7.7/10
The iCarsoft MB V4.0 product page for Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter, Smart and Maybach with the scanner in the gallery
No. 02German Brand Scanners

iCarsoft VAWS V4.0 Review: How Much VW Group Work Can $229.99 Handle?

The VAWS V4.0 targets VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat and Bentley owners with full-system scans, 43 service functions and a dedicated coding menu. We checked what it covers and where an enthusiast will hit the wall.

Best forVW Group owners who want dealer-style resets and checks at home
7.7/10
iCarsoft VAWS V4.0 product page with the scanner image, the $229.99 price and the badges for 43 service functions and CAN-FD
No. 03German Brand Scanners

iCarsoft POR V4.0 Review: A Porsche Owner's Scan Tool Tested on Paper

The POR V4.0 promises service resets and full-system scans for the 911, Cayenne, Macan and more at $229.99. We checked the model list, the reset menu and what owners report, including the 2024 wall.

Best forPorsche owners with 996 to 2023 cars doing their own service
7.7/10
The iCarsoft POR V4.0 product page for the Porsche diagnostic scanner with gallery photos of the tool