Skip the shop visit: This under-$25 OBD-II scanner gets the job done

Start diagnosing that check-engine light with this budget-friendly OBD-II scanner—now 40 percent off at Amazon's Big Spring ...
Popular Mechanics

Want to Diagnose That Check Engine Light? Get This Car Scan Tool.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The check engine light by its nature is vague, just a general indication that ...
CNET

Lemur BlueDriver OBD-II scan tool review: BlueDriver diagnoses engine problems, shows smog check readiness

OBD-II diagnostic device BlueDriver interprets engine error codes to suggest what might need fixing, and lets you know if your car is ready for a smog check. Wayne ...
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10 Car Diagnostic Tools for DIYers

The top end of the technology ladder is held by a scan tool. This car diagnostic tool plugs into the OBD-II port (“OBD” is an acronym for on-board diagnostics, and the “II” designates the second ...
SlashGear

Harbor Freight's Icon T10 Diagnostic Tool: How Much Is It And What Can It Do?

If you've been involved in automotive repair for a while, you probably know that modern vehicles use onboard diagnostic (OBD) systems to help notify us when there's a problem. The OBD system works ...
The Drive

What Is an OBD2 Scanner and How Does It Work?

There it is. On your dashboard. Staring at you, mocking you, making you plot insurance fraud: your car’s check engine light. That little bugger has been on your dash for weeks now and you haven’t been ...