DIRECT-HIT® DIY
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P0300 · 2019 Ford F-150 5.0L V8
CONFIRMED FIX
1,240 shop reports
COMPLAINT
Runs rough at idle, MIL on, random misfire counts on all cylinders.
CAUSE
Carbon-fouled spark plugs; coil-on-plug boots show carbon tracking.
CORRECTION
Replace plugs (gap 0.044"), replace tracked coil boots, clear codes, road test.
94%
FIX SUCCESS RATE
1.2 hr
TYPICAL LABOR
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What's an hour of bay time worth to you?
Shops on Direct-Hit report cutting diagnostic time by about a third. Set your shop's numbers and see what that's worth.
Assumes 30 minutes saved per diagnostic job — conservative against what shops report. Compared to Master at $239/mo.
RECOVERED BAY TIME, PER MONTH
$7,740
≈ 8
JOBS TO PAY FOR THE PLAN
12 h
TECH-HOURS FREED / MONTH
Plan $239
Your upside $7,501
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Diagnostic Information for a Single Vehicle
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- OEM Procedures and Wiring Diagrams
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| FEATURES | MASTER | PROFESSIONAL | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCESS | |||
| Vehicle access | Unlimited | Unlimited | Single vehicle |
| Direct-Hit on desktop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Direct-Hit mobile app | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| REPAIR DATA | |||
| Technician-confirmed fixes | 3M+ | 3M+ | Your vehicle |
| Search by vehicle, symptom, or OBD-II code | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| OE service manuals with R&R procedures | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| TSBs, DTC data, and NHTSA recall notices | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interactive full-color wiring diagrams | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Circuit tracing and multi-diagram view | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Component locator with factory photos | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Factory maintenance schedules and specs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shortcut and test procedures | 500K+ | 500K+ | – |
| Labor guides from OEM, MOTOR, and Chilton | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ADAS information | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| OEM repair and wiring documents | 6M+ | 6M+ | Your vehicle |
| TRAINING | |||
| Pro Academy training library | 350+ modules | 350+ modules | – |
| 5–15 minute modules organized into courses | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| EV, hybrid, and ADAS technology courses | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Training on desktop and mobile | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| VIRTUAL TECH | |||
| Live 1-on-1 help from an ASE-certified master tech | ✓ | – | – |
| Live technical assistance on your toughest vehicles | ✓ | – | – |
| Support for jobs that require a second expert opinion | ✓ | – | – |
| A specialist for every manufacturer | ✓ | – | – |
| MONTHLY PRICE | $278.00 | $219.00 | $29.99 |
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"Identifix has been one of the main tools we use daily in our shop for nearly 15 years. It plays a huge role in making our diagnostic process faster and more efficient. It helps us pinpoint issues quickly, get our customers back on the road sooner. It's been an outstanding investment for our shop, and we honestly couldn't imagine working without it."
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Questions?
Yes — the mobile app is included with Professional and Master.
Purchases between 8 AM-5 PM CT get access within 20 minutes. After-hours orders are activated the next morning.
Yes. Plans bill monthly and you can cancel anytime.
Yes — you can move from DIY or Professional up to Master whenever you like.
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