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Drivers can purchase a car diagnostic tool from Halfords for £56.99 AN EXPERT car mechanic has shared his little-known tip that could save drivers “being ripped off”. Scotty Kilmer, who’s remarkably ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you've ever had a mechanic charge you a fee just to tell you what's wrong with your car before even laying a tool on it, you're not alone – and it turns out the reason behind this pesky practice is ...

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We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. If your car or truck’s check engine light is on, there’s a stumble when accelerating, or if the transmission just ...

The second iteration of on-board diagnostics, OBD II, has been required tech on all new cars sold in the U.S. since 1996. That means that anyone who uses or works on cars less than three decades old ...