Struggling to Understanding Vag-com

[Sugar79]

I was interested in downloading it.. till I saw the price?? is that for real?? 

also leads and software seems to be windows based, is there no mac based software and data cables??

[th3_f15t]

The fact that VCDS is a dealer level computer programming and the amount of things it can do with all post '92 VW, Audi, Seat or Skoda cars is the reason its so dear. I do agree its a bit pricey if you just want to read the odd fault code or clear service interval messages, but any intention of fitting non-spec parts to your car (like cruise control) and its worth every penny.

And sadly no distributions of Linux/BSD (Apple)/Unix are supported yet.

[Sugar79]

ah well since i only have a mac then its useless for me anyway.. thanks for the info tho 

[topher]

for the price personally i think what it can do is unreal. does some stuff our autologic and bosch kts struggle with, and those cost thousands.

[th3_f15t]

VCDS is the tool of tools for any VW enthusiast. I'm going to get a copy myself soon.

For your needs, you may be better dropping a local VCDS owner some money to do the jobs you need. Or get a cheaper fault code reader if that's all you require, no need to spend so much on fault reading and service reset!

[brianpologti]

Is there any courses or online info , you can do before screwing around with it , just wouldn't want to mess stuff up,

[th3_f15t]

There's loads of how-to guides on forums and I'd imagine YouTube would have videos.

[Chris.]

I bought mine for £260 and already bought itself back countless times.   Epic epic tool for anyone serious in VAG cars