If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. So your engine light is on. It could be nothing. Or it ...

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 ...

You're driving down the road, everything seemingly normal. Then, out of the corner of your eye, you see a light come on: the dreaded check-engine light. A lot of people just ignore it; after all, it's ...

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 ...

Q: Have you ever heard of or tested the tool called the FIXD? With all of the car issues in my family, it seems helpful but also cheap at $19.99. What do you think? A: I have never tested it. It ...

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 ...

The automotive industry has a huge variety of OBD2 scanners that come in a wide range of price tags starting from less than $100 and going up as high as $10,000. This glut of options is probably the ...

Have you ever received a warning light or a random notification from your car that you don’t quite understand? That can sometimes mean you need to head to the repair shop, but not always. Therein lies ...

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The TOPDON TopScan is a powerful pocket scanner that can help you get back on the road quicker There are few sights that will make your heart sink quite like a warning light on your dash, as you know ...

The Automotive Diagnostic Scan Tool Market is poised for significant growth, driven by technological advancements, the rise of electric and autonomous vehicles, and increasing vehicle complexity. With ...