XTOOL AD20 Pro TESTED | Honest Review
I tested the XTOOL AD20 Pro (Advancer) on my Toyota Corolla and used it to check fault codes, live data, and module communication. It behaves…
Author: Juraj Lukacko
Hi, I am Juraj "Yuri" 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. About Juraj Lukacko (Yuri)
Vgate iCar Pro 2S TESTED | Best Budget ELM327
I tested the Vgate iCar Pro 2S on multiple cars, including Fiat Punto and Toyota Corolla. This is one of the cheapest ELM327 adapters you…
Ancel Echo Review | Good Idea, Bad Execution
I tested the Ancel Echo on Toyota Corolla 2022, Renault Kangoo, and Fiat Punto. On paper it looked like a great deal because it offered…
Vgate VLinker MS TESTED | Faster Than Cheap ELM327
I tested the Vgate vLinker MS on multiple cars and compared it directly with OBDLink MX+ and Vgate iCar Pro 2S. This adapter uses the…
Topdon CarPal TESTED | Honest Review
I tested the Topdon CarPal on Toyota Corolla and used my test bench to create real faults.It is a wireless scanner that works on iOS…
GaragePRO Scanner (CaRPM) is weak | Owner’s Review
I tested the GaragePro Bluetooth OBD2 scanner on multiple cars, including Fiat Punto, Toyota Corolla 2022, and Renault Kangoo.It works well for basic diagnostics, but…
Mucar DriverScan TESTED | Honest Review
I tested the Mucar DriverScan on several cars, including my Toyota Corolla, Fiat Punto and Renault Kangoo.It uses the same style of software as ThinkDiag2,…
Xtool A30 / A30D is perfect!| Owner’s Review
Xtool A30 was one of the first full-system, bi-directional Bluetooth scanners with free lifetime updates. The basic version is now sold as Xtool A30D, but…
Best Bluetooth Bi-Directional Scanners in 2025/2026
I believe the J2534 adapters are the future of car diagnostic tools for home mechanics as they can give you professional OBD-II functionality for a…
Launch Creader Elite V2.0 Toyota/Lexus | Owner’s Review
If you own a Toyota or Lexus, this might be the most convenient professional-grade tool you can buy as a DIY mechanic. It’s basically a…
