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.

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 ...

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

To do so, you'll need to use a code reader. Find the OBD-II port in your car, usually under the driver's side dashboard, and connect the reader. It should be able to tell you the DTC created.