Modern OBD2 scanners let everyday drivers peek into their car’s brain, revealing trouble codes and live data once reserved for mechanics. With the right hardware and software, you can decode issues, ...

From decoding check engine lights to streaming live engine data, OBD-II scanners have changed how drivers maintain and repair their cars. With the right tool, you can pinpoint problems early, avoid ...

What an OBD2 Scanner Can (and Can’t) Do Most 1996 or newer gas vehicles and most 1997 or newer diesel vehicles use OBD-II, per New York’s inspection guidance. The car runs self-tests on emissions ...

FIXD OBD2 Scanner Review: Is It Worth Your Money? I recently tried out the FIXD Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner, and it's been a real game changer for understanding my car's health. This handy tool connects ...

“It’s a great way to find out what is wrong with the computer or vehicle.” The iKiKin OBD2 Scanner Code Reader is on sale (for a limited time only) for $18, which is $18 off the original $36 price tag ...

Weekend wrenchers rejoice: there’s finally a CarPlay-compatible OBD scanner app available for iPhone users. It’s called OnTrack. For years we’ve been restricted to using a phone mount to diagnose cars ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The OBD acronym stands for on-board diagnostics, a system built into modern vehicles that monitors the performance of the engine and other ...

Our entire lives are run through — and directed by — our smartphones, so it only makes sense that your car’s diagnostics would live there, too. Thanks to Bluetooth technology, wireless OBD2 scanners ...

OK, so imagine, you're four-wheelin' with a bunch of friends in Baja, or maybe you're halfway into some backroad in Canada. After a beautiful camp, 50 miles from the nearest light bulb, you pack up ...

It’s possible to get an OBD2 scanner for over $100, and if you did that it would be money well spent. The best OBD2 scanner can reveal hidden issues, provide live data, and save hundreds if not ...