Instead of an integrated scan tool with a small, monochrome LCD, like the majority of models available, BlueDriver consists of an OBD-II dongle connecting to a smartphone through Bluetooth.

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.

How To Use It Thankfully, using a basic scan tool is actually pretty easy. First you’ll need to find the OBD-II port itself. (It’s generally down low in the pedal box close to the hood latch ...

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From affordable diagnostics to tech-ready computers, we rounded up the best OBD-II scanners on the market with the help of our friends at the Gear Team.

The OBD-II data list is very helpful but brief compared to the much more comprehensive list of engine and vehicle parameters available on a professional-grade scan tool.

A basic tool for basic needs, this scanner is a no-brainer if you don't already have one.

This week's tool, the OBD-II monitor, can save your car in a moment of disaster. This recommendation comes our way from my own toolbox.