Seeing your vehicle's check-engine light come on can throw a wrench in your travel plans. It can also feel a little scary: Does it mean your ride is headed for the scrapyard? Or is there a simple fix?

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View post: Tesla Drops Cheaper Model 3 in Europe Amid Market Share Collapse More often than not, the hardest part of fixing a car is figuring out what’s wrong with it. Since the OBD2 protocol was ...

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 ...

Small and simple to use, Actron's PocketScan Code Reader provides good general information in an easy-to-read format, can erase trouble codes, and turns off the Check Engine light. This scanner is an ...

FIXD OBD2 Scanner Review: Is It Worth Your Money? I recently tried out the FIXD Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner, and it's been a real game changer for understanding my car's health. This handy tool connects ...