As if making the automobiles for today ‘smart’ was not enough, technology has even provided smart diagnostic tools that make owning a car a luxury. The OBD reader is one such tool that every vehicle owner should have – repeat, every vehicle owner. You don’t have to be a mechanic or to be crazy about… Continue Reading
As a mechanic, you’re going to encounter a lot of problems. Today, diagnosing problems is far easier and more accurate than ever before. There was a time when this wasn’t so. You would have to really look into a lot of different ideas to get the right diagnosis. In fact, think about just a few… Continue Reading
In the past mechanics and other individuals who worked on cars only needed basic tools to carry out their job. Screwdrivers, spanners and similar items were the main tools used. This has all changed in recent years as more electronic components are added to modern cars. Diagnosing problems with cars and fixing them requires a… Continue Reading
Driving day to day, you don’t think about what could go wrong with your car. No one really thinks about the worst that could happen with their vehicles, that’s for sure. No matter how well you take care of your auto, you’re going to run into issues at one point or another. When that happens,… Continue Reading
Ever thought of acquiring OBD software or are you curious to know how it works? Like other motorists or car owners, you probably have experienced your car’s performance degrade without explanation, the fuel mileage go up, or it failing inspection. Or maybe the “check engine/ service engine soon” warning light appeared on the dashboard and… Continue Reading
The true beauty of having a car lies in having it answer when you call! You certainly wouldn’t want your car to go dying on you on the highway, on the way to your daughter’s graduation, would you? This is why an OBD2 scan tool is a very important piece of tech to have – trust me,… Continue Reading
What is an auto diagnostic tool? Over the decades, there have been technological advances in several areas of automotive industry. The most beneficial development for mechanics and consumers was the computerization of car components. With the help of utility software, auto diagnostics tools can accurately and speedily pinpoint to areas of trouble. The auto diagnostics… Continue Reading
Look online for a OBD2 code reader and you’re going to get a list of hundreds of thousands of options. There are a lot of great solutions on display today, and you may be lost as to how to pick the right one. If you are not sure what scanner is going to be best… Continue Reading
There are a lot of different ways that you can look at your car. You can be one of those drivers that never updates anything, and just goes through the open road with ease, or you could be one that is mindful of the changes that occur as a result of regular wear and tear.… Continue Reading
Since the introduction of On Board Diagnostics from 1996 onwards – it has become increasingly difficult for mechanics and do-it-yourself’ers to service and effectively perform repair work on vehicles. It was usually done with non-standardized tools. Meaning what works for Mercedes, doesn’t work on GM’s for example. However, as ELM327 chip got improved (which is capable of reading standardized OBD system)… Continue Reading
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