Get the read on your car issues with an OBD-II code reader. I tried out some of the top brands on the market to find the best one for your needs.

It happens at the worst time - stuck in traffic or a long road trip - when you see that check engine light flick on. Here's why it may keep returning.

Did your vehicle's check-engine light just pop on? An OBD-II scanner can provide some direction. We tested a handful to find the best for different situations.

Code readers come in all shapes and sizes. As noted earlier, even cheap ones will get the job done if all you plan to do is read and clear trouble codes. Perfectly usable, though very simple ...

If you decide to use a Wireless Code Reader that uses Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to link to the OBD-II port, you should download a car scanner app.

Nearly all TTAC readers and writers have wrenched on a vehicle equipped with the OBD-II diagnostic system. Having a handheld code reader in yer box of tools can help douse that infernal check ...

Already an affordable option, right now you can save over $25 on this diagnostic code reader from trusted brand Ancel.

At Autoweek, we recommend everyone carry an OBD-II scanner for preparedness purposes. This way, when your vehicle inevitably triggers a code, you can promptly begin diagnosing the issue ...

Did your vehicle's Check Engine light just pop on? An OBD-II scanner can provide some direction. We tested 11 of them to find the best for different situations.

We recently got our hands on the new GoTech mobile OBD-II diagnostic tool and put it through its paces on several trucks in our fleet. The GoTech is more than just a code reader, though.

The hand-held Equus 3100 OBD-II code reader is versatile and easy to use. Just plug it into the diagnostic port, hit the link key, and wait for the codes to flow. The owner's manual has more than ...

Actron The primary purpose of the OBD-II connection is for emissions testing, but one of the first and most widespread applications available to consumers is the scan tool or code reader.