When mysterious lights start appearing on your car's dashboard, an affordable OBD2 dongle can help you diagnose and fix ...

With layers of sensors, control modules, and software managing everything from engine performance to safety systems, today’s ...

Yet anyone can get an idea of the problem with a simple check using a tool that can cost less than a pub lunch. Most cars have an On Board Diagnostics (OBD) port, which allows you to plug in a device ...

Not so long ago, before software and electronics became so integrated, investigating car trouble and tuning performance was a mostly mechanical affair. Early electronic scanners and systems were brand ...

Right-to-repair fight gains momentum as automakers and independent shops battle over access to vehicle data.

There are basic tools that are good to have for emergencies and normal upkeep — and many more if you intend to do actual ...

I knew that several of you clever little people inside my computer would say, "a manual transmission" or "physical buttons." ...