We like the BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBDII Scan Tool after testing a multitude of OBD2 scanners at different price points. It is easy to use and wi...

OBD2 scanners can be a great tool for someone doing car maintenance at home or just assessing the overall health of a vehicle. However, some vehicl...

OBD and OBD2 are two different generations of automotive diagnostic car code readers. OBD refers to domestic vehicles made before 1996. OBD2 ports...

Besides maybe breaking a few pins in the OBD2 port (which is very unlikely), code readers aren’t able to harm major vehicle systems.

If you just need a way to review error codes or reset a check engine light, an inexpensive OBD2 scanner will work. The Innova CarScan Advisor 5210...

The right OBD2 scanner depends on the vehicle data you’re looking to access and the work a vehicle requires. Expect to pay more if you need to send...

Most automotive diagnostic tools perform similar functions, like reading codes or sending commands to the vehicle’s electronic control unit (ECU)....

The accuracy of an OBD2 scanner depends on the model you buy and the extent of codes it can read. More advanced scanners can read a greater number...

Bi-directional scanners are capable of reading information and sending commands to another device. OBD2 code readers are one example. They get a li...

The age of the vehicle determines what type of car diagnostic tool it will accept. Vehicles made after 1996 will have OBD2 carports, whereas older...