Did your vehicle's check-engine light just pop on? An OBD-II scanner can provide some direction. We tested a handful to find ...

Get the read on your car issues with an OBD-II code reader. I tried out some of the top brands on the market to find the best one for your needs.

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Imagine quickly diagnosing why your car's check engine light is on. A scan tool, also known as a trouble code reader, can help you identify the problem yourself.

The Drive's DIYers show you what an OBD2 scanner is, how it works, how to use one, and which is the best you can have in your home garage.

OBD stands for On Board Diagnostic, and an OBD reader plugs into a standardised socket to help you find out what fault codes have been raised. DIY readers are more limited than the equivalent ...

Reading OBD codes requires an OBD scanner, which can cost between $30 and $60. It’s a handheld tool with a 16-pin trapezoidal connector that plugs into the vehicle and interprets the OBD code.

Did your vehicle's check-engine light just pop on? An OBD-II scanner can provide some direction. We tested a handful to find the best for different situations.

A code reader for your car can mean the difference between dropping everything and heading for the mechanic and letting that warning light ride a little bit.

Code readers come in all shapes and sizes. As noted earlier, even cheap ones will get the job done if all you plan to do is read and clear trouble codes. Perfectly usable, though very simple ...

Discover what an OBD2 scanner is and how to use it to diagnose and fix car problems before they escalate into major repairs.