Carly OBD Review: The Biggest Scam in the OBD2 Scanner Industry
I bought Carly OBD twice, tested it on multiple real cars, and made a viral video taking it apart. My verdict is the simplest I’ve…
Category: Enhanced OBD2 scanners
Kingbolen S608 Review: A Solid 4-System Scanner I Still Wouldn’t Buy
The Kingbolen S608 is a 4-system scanner (engine, transmission, ABS, airbag) with real bidirectional tests and nine service resets. I tested it on a VW…
Dollarfix DF65 Tested: Surprising Value, But Only 4 Systems
The Dollarfix DF65 is one of the cheapest tablet-style scanners that still does real bidirectional testing. It covers four systems (engine, transmission, ABS, airbag), runs…
ThinkScan 662 Tested: Actuator Tests and 12 Resets on a Budget
The ThinkScan 662 is ThinkCar’s cheapest bidirectional scanner, and it still gives you real actuator tests plus 12 service resets. It covers four systems (engine,…
Konwei KDiag Review: The Cheapest Full-System Scanner You Can Buy
The Konwei KDiag is an ultra-budget Bluetooth full-system bidirectional scanner, around $25 to $40, with its own app, not a generic ELM327. I tested it…
XTool D5S Review: The Multi-System Scanner That Actually Just Works
The XTool D5S is a multi-system scanner that sits between a simple engine code reader and a full bidirectional tablet. I tested it on a…
XTool AD20 Pro Tested: More Than an ELM Adapter, Less Than a Scanner
The XTool AD20 Pro (Advancer) is an enhanced ELM327-style Bluetooth adapter with Xtool’s own app. I tested it on a Toyota Corolla and a Skoda…
Ancel Echo Review: A Great Idea That Failed on Real Cars
The Ancel Echo is a smartphone-based diagnostic tool that promised full-system access and bidirectional tests without subscription fees. I tested it on a Toyota Corolla,…
Topdon CarPal Review: Great Repair Guide, Hard to Justify the Subscription
The Topdon CarPal is a wireless full-system scanner for iOS and Android with fast scanning, six service functions and a strong DTC repair guide. I…
GaragePro (CaRPM) Tested: An Overpriced ELM That Promises Too Much
The GaragePro (CaRPM) is a Bluetooth scanner that reads codes, shows live data and generates clean PDF reports. I tested it on a Fiat Punto,…
