If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. So your engine light is on. It could be nothing. Or it ...

We've all been there: you're driving along, minding your own business, when all of a sudden your check engine light comes on or you begin to hear a mysterious rattle that you can't quite identify. At ...

Car diagnostic tests scan a car’s components and integrated systems for errors or malfunctions before they become dangerous. These tests leverage computerization to keep your car in optimal working ...

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When my check engine light came on recently, I decided to try the FIXD scanner to avoid an unnecessary mechanic visit. The device plugs into the OBD2 port and pairs with my phone via Bluetooth, giving ...

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The automotive industry has a huge variety of OBD2 scanners that come in a wide range of price tags starting from less than $100 and going up as high as $10,000. This glut of options is probably the ...

AS cars have become more technologically advanced, it has become harder to work on them yourself as you need expensive diagnostic tools to be able to communicate with the car’s ECUs. But a new ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's probably happened to everyone at least once. You're driving along enjoying your favorite tunes when suddenly, your car's "check engine" ...

Cars are more than just oil and steel. Modern models have incorporated electronics and computer chips to help manage and optimize their mechanical components. That means maintaining your car's ...

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Neither black tape nor a magic marker is the solution when your car or truck's check-engine light comes on. When the light, which is shaped like the outline of an engine, illuminates, do not panic!