Learn what that pesky dashboard light means before heading to the shop — and maybe save some cash in the process.

An OBD2 (On-Board Diagnostics II) scanner can provide information about the status and health of various vehicular systems.

Did your vehicle's Check Engine light just pop on? An OBD-II scanner can provide some direction. We tested a handful to find ...

Modern technology has made diagnosing vehicular issues much easier than ever before. Using an OBD2 (On-Board Diagnostics II) scanner is a relatively simple process that can provide crucial information ...

OBD stands for On Board Diagnostics, and an OBD-II scanner can check on your vehicle's vital systems, providing valuable information about warning lights, airbags, ABS, and more. Due to the wide ...

In short, effective vehicle diagnosis combines mechanical knowledge, specialized tools, and a systematic approach to ...

Automotive diagnostics have come a long way since the “idiot lights” of the 1980s. The current version of the on-board diagnostics (OBD) protocol provides real time data as well as fault ...

Whatever you did, though, it’s likely that one major event passed you by without a thought: The standardization of on-board vehicle diagnostics (in the US), otherwise known as OBD-II.

A garage will charge for this diagnosis, but it is easy to check yourself using an On Board Diagnostics (OBD ... If you use a scanner more often and don’t want a wireless connection, the ...