Once in service, the car is diagnosed using a computer and its available OBD port. For a while now, various electronics manufacturers have begun offering OBD tools to everyone willing to buy them.

In the past, car diagnostic tools were prohibitively expensive. Prior to 1996, an independent technician could expect to pay thousands of dollars for a tool that was compatible with only a single ...

The OBD II diagnostic tool tools you the access to the information in the Power Control Module with varying degrees of complexity, depending on the model of your truck. More inside Four Wheeler ...

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

With an OBD scanner, you can plug into your car and get a fault report displayed on its screen. They’re the same tools mechanics use to diagnose car trouble, and can save you precious time and ...

Affordable OBD-II scan tools have been around for a while, but BlueDriver allows for deeper data and more portability. Instead of an integrated scan tool with a small, monochrome LCD, like the ...

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.