Diagnostics for Life (DFL) means we support your Evolve scan tool for as long as you own it, as long as you update it. We stand behind our diagnostic tools with a lifetime warranty and a continued pledge to provide you the industry's most complete diagnostics coverage.
Along with a lifetime warranty, the latest coverage updates for Evolve focus on making the tool faster and easier to use while expanding coverage and capabilities.
The Diagnostics for Life program applies to existing and future purchasers of the Evolve. To qualify for Diagnostics for Life, technicians must:
- Maintain an active diagnostics subscription with OTC
- Register their tool’s serial number with OTC
- Regularly update their tool and receive the most up to date vehicle coverage available
- Be the original purchaser/registrant of their tool
Check Your DFL Status
First, select your scan tool
Enter your scan tool serial number found on the back of the tool to check your Diagnostics for Life status
The Encore Diagnostics for Life offers ended on 12/31/24. The OTC Encore platform has been discontinued. Software and technical support for the Encore are no longer supported.
Your Evolve scan tool is evolving to the ADS X Platform
What does Evolve end of support mean for you as a loyal Diagnostics for Life customer?
We implemented our Diagnostics for Life program on our OTC Evolve scan tools pledging to support your hardware for as long as you own it, as long as you update it.
Since you’ve been loyal in keeping your Evolve software up-to-date, you qualify for a FREE Bosch ADS 525X or ADS 625X with the purchase of a 12-month ADSX software subscription.
Purchase a Bosch ADS X 12-Month Software Subscription between October 1, 2025 – March 31,2026:
- Purchase a Bosch ADS X 12-month Basic Software Subscription, get a free Bosch ADS 525X Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Purchase a Bosch ADS X 12-Month Enhanced Software subscription, get a free Bosch ADS 625X Diagnostic Scan Tool
Software subscriptions can be purchased at your favorite local distributor or by calling our Subscription Sales team at 1-888-789-2602, option 1.
After purchasing an ADSX Software Subscription, visit BoschRebates.com
- Visit BoschRebates.com
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Submit your ADSX software subscription proof of purchase
- If you purchased the software subscription card from your local distributor, please submit a copy of the invoice and scratch the 20-digit number off the back of the physical card and submit a photo when applying for the rebate.
- If you purchased the software subscription through our Subscription Sales Team, please enter the 20-digit subscription number included in your confirmation email and submit proof of purchase confirmation email.
- Confirm your current OTC Evolve serial number, and confirm the shipping address you’d like your free ADSX scan tool to be sent to.
Once we receive your shipping information, we will ship your brand-new ADSX scan tool within 6 weeks. Register your new tool within 30 days of receipt and keep your software current to maintain your limited lifetime warranty. Rebate must be submitted by April 30, 2026.
FAQs for OTC Evolve Scan Tool Owners
What requirements must be met to qualify for the OTC Diagnostics for Life (DFL) hardware promotion?
The OTC Diagnostics for Life lifetime hardware warranty applies to existing purchasers of the Evolve scan tool. To qualify for the free ADSX scan tool hardware promotion, technicians must:
- Maintain an active diagnostics subscription with OTC
- Register their tool’s serial number with OTC
- Regularly update their tool and receive the most up to date vehicle coverage available
- Be the original purchaser/registrant of their tool
Evolve scan tool owners were automatically enrolled in our Diagnostics for Life program that provides a lifetime hardware warranty*. The limited lifetime warranty applies to tool owners who purchase and continuously maintain, without interruption, a Bosch ADS software subscription.
*Learn more about the warranty
Will my OTC Evolve scan tool stop working on December 31, 2025?
Your OTC Evolve scan tool will not be able to receive new software and security updates after December 31, 2025. Your tool will continue to function and be able to perform on-tool vehicle diagnostics, read live data, and perform other essential diagnostic functions.
If you have an active license beyond December 31, 2025, you will still retain the benefit of technical support and be able to access online services, such as Repair Source and Wiring Diagrams, and Secure Gateway Modules, until June 30, 2026 or until your subscription expires.
I recently purchased an OTC Evolve scan tool, but I never purchased a software renewal. Am I still eligible for the promotion?
To qualify for the promotion, you must have maintained your software subscription by purchasing at least one software renewal for your OTC Evolve scan tool.
Questions? We're here to help.
- Bosch Rebates Support – For help navigating BoschRebates.com or redeeming this offer, contact support@spotplatforms.com
- Subscription Support – For questions regarding your Limited Lifetime Warranty status eligibility, software subscription, or to renew by phone, contact 1-888-789-2602, Option #1, Option #1
- Technical Support – For product-related troubleshooting or questions related to Evolve end of life, contact Technical Support at 1-800-533-6127, option #3 or email tech@otctools.com
