Now you can get engine faults sent to your smartphone via wifi, reports Wayne Carruthers. It works the same way that an obd2 scanner works for the car. BMW owners have long had the GS911 to carry as a ...

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 ...

View post: Walmart Has a ‘Very Well-Made’ $600 Carport on Sale for 55% Off The Cicpap OBD2 Diagnostic Scan Tool is currently on sale for just $23, which is over 74% off its regular price of $90. It’s ...

You hear a new, disturbing noise coming from your engine, open the hood, look around, and find nothing. Now what? Before you reach for a conveniently-placed torque wrench to try the ol’ “love tap,” ...

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 ...

If you own a car built after 1996, it comes equipped with a second-generation onboard diagnostic (OBD or OBDII) system. These systems work together with the vehicle's primary computer or powertrain ...