Using an OBD2 scanner is a relatively simple process that can provide crucial information about the vehicle’s electronic and mechanical components alike.

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

Nearly all TTAC readers and writers have wrenched on a vehicle equipped with the OBD-II diagnostic system. Having a handheld code reader in yer box of tools can help douse that infernal check ...

You don’t know whether the problem is your ignition, transmission, emissions, electronics, etc. But by using an OBD scanner, you can get to the root of the problem. When your OBD computer detects a ...

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If your vehicle is throwing a check engine light, but you don't have a diagnostic scanner handy, here are three tricks to try before seeing a mechanic.

From affordable diagnostics to tech-ready computers, we rounded up the best OBD-II scanners on the market with the help of our friends at the Gear Team.