Your car is basically a rolling computer network, and that little “check engine” light is the car begging you to read the ...

Your check engine light can come on a host of reasons, ranging from a loose gas cap to a faulty engine component. If you see a light illuminated on your dashboard, you can use an OBD2 scanner to ...

If you've ever gone to a mechanic for a check engine light problem on your car, then chances are you've heard the technician say something about an OBD scanner. It's a handheld phone-like device that ...

Almost all cars made after 1996 have an OBD2 diagnostic port for plugging into and reading trouble codes when a “check engine” light comes on. But some vehicles, particularly German ones made after ...