Would I call snap on dealer for his area? Do they need only the serial number? or the owners name, and physical address?
I have asked the seller to provide the serial number but snap on credit said they could not look it up. I am looking at a really good deal on a solus pro 90th addition version.
#Used snap on modis serial numbers
I do believe a dealer can run the serial numbers on these to find out if they are free and clear, but it would be nice to hear from Chad on this topic. Since the latest update is fairly recent (and most used scanners probably wont have it) your dealer will be getting a $1k+ sale right off the bat, so may be willing to help you. If they have nothing available, ask if they will check out and update a used scanner from another source. Won't be eBay prices, but you're 100% worry free. They do occasionally get used scan tools, and maybe they can set you up. Try explaining that you really need a Verus or whatever, and can not afford a new one. Since they are the one who's going to have to update the thing, they are going to have to cooperate with you one way or the other. The most foolproof method is to work with your Snap-on guy. But if you search the wrong state, or the seller is not the original purchaser, this will be useless. Snap-on credit DOES file these, so a seller with unpaid leins will show up. Second, you can do a UCC search on the seller's name. Hard to believe someone would not keep the receipt on a $5k scan tool, but this is still not always possible. There are three things you can do, none are foolproof.
This same topic has come up with respect to toolbox leins quite a few times here, but it's perhaps even more pertenant for a scan tool, as you will need those updates.