OBD2 Scanner Buying Guides

OBD Auto Doctor works with a specific family of adapters, but not every ELM327 dongle on Amazon plays nicely with…

OBD Auto Doctor gets the job done for basic code reading on a Mac or Windows laptop, but plenty of…

BimmerLink reads live data, pulls fault codes, and runs service resets on BMW and MINI models, but it only works…

BimmerLink built its reputation on giving BMW and MINI owners dealership-level access from a phone, covering live data, service resets,…

FORScan turns a Windows laptop, iPhone, or Android device into a diagnostic tool that reaches deeper into a Ford, Lincoln,…

An OBD2 app connects to a small diagnostic scanner and turns a phone or tablet into a basic car diagnostic…

OBD2 adapters connect to a vehicle’s diagnostic port and send data to a phone, tablet, or computer. With a compatible…

OBD2 apps turn a phone into a useful tool for checking a vehicle’s computer system. They connect through an OBD2…

Modern vehicles use onboard diagnostics (OBD2) to track engine performance and report certain problems. An OBD2 adapter connects to the…

On-board diagnostics apps connect to a car through an OBD2 adapter and a smartphone. They can read trouble codes, show…

Tesla vehicles do not use standard engine diagnostics, so a regular code reader may not access important vehicle data. A…

Tesla vehicles do not use a standard OBD2 port in the same way as most gas-powered cars. However, compatible scanners…

Volvo vehicles use onboard computers to track engine, transmission, safety, and emissions systems. A code reader connects to the diagnostic…

Volvo vehicles use onboard computers to track engine performance, emissions, safety systems, and other functions. An OBD2 scanner connects to…

A code reader helps identify problems in a vehicle’s computer system by reading diagnostic trouble codes. For Dodge vehicles, it…