Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. We’ve all experienced the dreaded “check engine” light on the dashboard of our ...

Modern technology has made diagnosing vehicular issues much easier than ever before. Using an OBD2 (On-Board Diagnostics II) scanner is a relatively simple process that can provide crucial information ...

Seeing your vehicle's check-engine light come on can throw a wrench in your travel plans. It can also feel a little scary: Does it mean your ride is headed for the scrapyard? Or is there a simple fix?

Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The KT1 OBD2 Scanner is on sale for $26, an 84% discount from its ...

REVIEW – I don’t know anything about cars, but my son and co-reviewer Mason has been asking for one of these. He’s had a lot of car trouble in the past year, and every time a warning lights up his ...

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 ...

The world of car diagnostics has changed a lot over the last 50 years. Back in the '70s and earlier, a mechanic's most valuable diagnostic tools were usually their eyes and ears. You could figure out ...

You've probably been there — you go in for a simple oil change, and suddenly the mechanic tells you your transmission needs replacing. Or your check engine light turns on, and what you thought would ...

Here are the best Amazon Prime Day OBD2 scanner bargains at both the high-performance (expensive) and high-value (cheap) ends of the market. Amazon is consistently a great source for four particular ...

When my check engine light came on recently, I decided to try the FIXD scanner to avoid an unnecessary mechanic visit. The device plugs into the OBD2 port and pairs with my phone via Bluetooth, giving ...

There is a freedom that comes with being able to diagnose and fix issues your vehicle may be having. Sure, we can’t do everything on our own, but we also don’t have to run to the mechanic and spend ...