The top end of the technology ladder is held by a scan tool. This car diagnostic tool plugs into the OBD-II port (“OBD” is an acronym for on-board diagnostics, and the “II” designates the second ...

You're driving down the road, everything seemingly normal. Then, out of the corner of your eye, you see a light come on: the dreaded check-engine light. A lot of people just ignore it; after all, it's ...

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 ...

Automobiles have come a long way since they were created over a century ago. They're much faster, use much less fuel, and are infinitely safer. Though, for all their advancements some of the ...

It might sound futuristic but the tech could be inside our phones – and in our hands – within two years. Sign up for the top news stories every day to keep you informed with what's going on in the ...

A lot of things can go wrong with the cars we drive. Fortunately, modern vehicles are built with onboard diagnostics (OBD) systems, which monitor various parts of the car and detect errors and ...

Your car is your key to survival in Pacific Drive. If it's not operating properly or doing some kind of weird, nonsensical, and oftentimes frustrating things, you have probably developed a quirk of ...

Diagnose car problems on your own The check engine light is on and it could be anything from a loose gas cap to a fouled up cylinder. Keith shows you how to find out the severity of the problem before ...

It might sound futuristic but the tech could be inside our phones – and in our hands – within two years. Smartphones could be used to diagnose problems with a car just by listening to the vehicle’s ...