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Snap On

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Mechanic using a high-end Snap-on Zeus diagnostic tool in a modern auto repair shop bay, highlighting the cost of advanced automotive equipment.
Tools & Equipment

Understanding the True Cost of Automotive Diagnostic Tools

A single Snap-on Zeus diagnostic tool can cost a repair shop upwards of $12,000, with annual software updates adding another $3,200, making its recurring cost equivalent to a new entry-level scanner e

Luis Ortega·September 2, 2026
Snap-on diagnostic tablet displaying heavy-duty vehicle data in a repair shop, symbolizing the acquisition of Diesel Laptops.
Automotive Services

Snap-on Buys Diesel Laptops for $100 Million

On June 8, 2026, Snap-on finalized its $100 million acquisition of Diesel Laptops, immediately bolstering its digital capabilities for heavy-duty vehicle diagnostics.

Luis Ortega·June 16, 2026
Snap-on logo merging with Hi-Force logo, symbolizing a strategic acquisition in the industrial tools sector with a backdrop of machinery.
Tools & Equipment

Snap-on Acquires Hi-Force Group Holdings Ltd.

On April 30, Snap-on Incorporated spent $58 million in cash to acquire Hi-Force Group Holdings Ltd.

Kyle Brenner·May 5, 2026