Weekend wrenchers rejoice: there’s finally a CarPlay-compatible OBD scanner app available for iPhone users. It’s called OnTrack. For years we’ve been restricted to using a phone mount to diagnose cars ...

FIXD OBD2 Scanner Review: Is It Worth Your Money? I recently tried out the FIXD Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner, and it's been a real game changer for understanding my car's health. This handy tool connects ...

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 ...

While The General believes Android Auto and CarPlay offered a limited experience and should, therefore, be left behind, the developer community has no intention of doing that. Fortunately, the number ...

“It’s a great way to find out what is wrong with the computer or vehicle.” The iKiKin OBD2 Scanner Code Reader is on sale (for a limited time only) for $18, which is $18 off the original $36 price tag ...

I’ve picked seven of the best Bluetooth-connected scanners that plug into a car’s OBD2 socket and put them against each other ...

"An excellent all-in-one tool that every vehicle owner should keep on hand.” ...

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 ...

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 ...