Modern cars are great, except when they go wrong. The number of computerised electronics in today’s vehicles means that they can be a bit opaque when it comes to diagnosing faults at home, requiring a ...

Code readers are diagnostic tools that every car owner should consider owning. Having one of these is as important as carrying a spare tire or a fire extinguisher in the trunk. Back in the day, before ...

If you own a car built after 1996, it comes equipped with a second-generation onboard diagnostic (OBD or OBDII) system. These systems work together with the vehicle's primary computer or powertrain ...

Car troubles are always inconvenient. The last thing you need to happen before commuting to work is turning on the engine, only to realize that the dreaded check engine signal light has turned on. It ...

Like a full body exam, a full vehicle diagnostic sounds like an in depth scan that will detect any problems with your vehicle. Unfortunately, a full diagnostic—like an annual checkup—is confined to ...