Can a Smart imported from China be fixed remotely?
Yes. OEM engineers in China connect to Chinese-version and export Smart cars through an ENET cable and your Windows PC and run the factory diagnostic software: OTA updates, fault-code clearing, ECU coding, key programming and crash-lock recovery. Sessions from $130, quoted before you pay.
Built by Geely in China on the SEA platform. Chinese-market cars differ from the European spec mainly in software region, so coding and app installs are the common jobs.
Which Smart models do we work on?
The models we see most on import. Others of the same generation share the same software path; name yours in the booking and we confirm.
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What does a Smart session cost?
| Models | Diagnostics | Key programming | Accident unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart · all models | $130 | $175 | $355 |
Smart is not in the published list, so the default rates apply and the engineer confirms the exact fee at booking. OTA updates, ADB and app installs and ADAS calibration are billed at the diagnostics rate. ECU coding and full firmware flashes are quoted per job. Prices checked 5 September 2026.
What do Smart owners book most?
- How do I OTA update a Chinese-version EV imported from China?
- How do I clear a permanent warning lamp on an imported Chinese EV?
- How do I code a replacement ECU or module on a Chinese EV outside China?
- How can I program a new key for a Chinese EV when there is no dealer in my country?
- How do I get a Chinese EV driving again after a collision locked the high-voltage system?
- How do I calibrate the ADAS camera on a Chinese EV after a windscreen replacement?
- How do I enable ADB and install my own apps on a Chinese-version EV?