5 Best OBD2 scanners for General Motors (Chevrolet/GMC/Buick/Cadillac)
From my experience testing GM vehicles, most basic scanners only show engine faults and miss important systems like transmission, ABS, or body control. If you…
Author: Juraj
Hi, I am Juraj Lukacko. I got frustrated by unhelpful and scammy mechanics, so I decided to learn everything about car diagnostics myself. I test dozens of new car diagnostic tools every month along with learning new strategies to fix and customize cars.
Best OBD2 scanners for Ford & Lincoln that actually WORK
From my testing with Ford and Lincoln vehicles, I’ve noticed that many cheap scanners only read basic engine fault codes and completely miss important systems…
Best OBD2 Scanner for Honda & Acura (Cheap vs Pro Tools Tested)
Most cheap OBD2 scanners for Honda and Acura only read engine codes which isn’t enough for a proper diagnosis. In this guide, I’ve tested and…
Best OBD2 scanners for Toyota & Lexus (tested tools)
I tested many diagnostic scanners on Toyota and Lexus vehicles and quickly learned that basic OBD2 code readers rarely go deep enough. The best OBD2…
Best OBD2 Scanners for Mercedes-Benz (Sprinter / Maybach) – Tested Tools
To properly diagnose Mercedes-Benz vehicles, you need a scanner that can access all control modules, run active tests, and perform coding or adaptations. These are…
Best OBD2 Scanners for BMW, Mini & Rolls-Royce (Coding, Diagnostics & Service Tools)
BMW vehicles are some of the most interesting cars to diagnose because they offer deep access to vehicle modules and customization features. Most basic OBD2…
7 Best OBD2 scanners for VW/Audi/Skoda/Seat | Hack the VAG system
Many generic OBD2 scanners can read basic engine codes, but they cannot access VAG-specific features like long coding, adaptations, or module programming. After testing dozens…
Best OBD2 Scanners for Professionals – Workshops & Advanced Diagnostics
Professional OBD2 scanners can easily cost several thousand dollars, but I have included some “budget pics” that still help you get your foot in the…
Best OBD2 Scanners That Can Read ABS & Airbag Codes (Budget Picks)
Most cheap OBD2 scanners only read engine fault codes which is useless when the ABS light or airbag warning appears. In this guide I tested…
Best Bluetooth OBD2 Scanners (Tested on Real Cars in)
Bluetooth OBD2 scanners are interesting because they can turn your phone into a diagnostic tool, often for a fraction of the price of professional scan…
