When I got my first performance vehicle (a 2000 Subaru Forester STI) the first thing I bought for it was an OBD-II code reader so I could monitor the sensor levels and pull codes in the event anything ...

BMW North America collision program manager Jonathan Inzano concurred Thursday that the OEM wants auto body shops to scan vehicles before and after a collision repair. Inzano was responding to a ...

If you own a car, you need an OBD2 scanner. The most basic function of these devices is to tap into your vehicle’s onboard diagnostics system to read and clear engine trouble codes. But then, ...

For many car owners, the dreaded check engine light indicator on their car’s dashboard is not just about discovering that something is amiss with their car’s engine but is also a harbinger that a ...

When it comes to car diagnostics, there’s nothing more powerful than the OBD port. What is an OBD port, where is it located, and how is it used to keep your car in its best condition? In this article, ...