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 ...

Car repairs are almost always an unanticipated expense that few people enjoy, but there is a tool that can give you an edge before heading to the mechanic.

You hear a new, disturbing noise coming from your engine, open the hood, look around, and find nothing. Now what? Before you reach for a conveniently-placed torque wrench to try the ol’ “love tap,” ...

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 ...

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This update makes YOUCANIC one of the first companies to bring AI-assisted troubleshooting to an affordable, dealer-level OBD ...

In her 8-second video, Sam wondered a why a mechanic charged her “$140 to hook” her car “up to a [expletive] machine.” Hogan and Sons auto shop explains that mechanics, or technicians, are trained ...