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    ancel ad530

    Ancel AD530 code reader: OWNER’S REVIEW

    Ancel AD530 is the best code reader for beginner DIY mechanics since outside of classic code reader functionality, it will also test your battery and…

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    Juraj Lukacko October 11, 2023
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    car scanner elm app

    Best ELM327 OBD2 apps in 2025: Free and Paid!

    I am a big fan of Bluetooth OBD2 scanners and have used them for a few years. There are literally hundreds of different apps, and…

    car-hacker
    Juraj Lukacko June 14, 2023
    4 Comments
    vag-com

    VCDS: Best Overall OBD2 scanner for VW/Audi

    VCDS is aftermarket diagnostic software for VAG vehicles (Audi, VW, Seat, Skoda), which is often used even in authorized Volkswagen dealerships in addition to their…

    car-hacker
    Juraj Lukacko May 18, 2023
    2 Comments
    torque app

    Torque Pro review: OBD2 smartphone diagnostic

    Torque PRO was the first OBD2 app I ever tried with their free version and my first OBD2 adapter on my old Fiat Punto many…

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    Juraj Lukacko April 29, 2023
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    OBDLink MX+ adapter

    OBDLink MX+ Review: Connect vehicle with anything!

    OBDLink MX+ is one of the best Bluetooth OBD2 adapters that work with a wide range of OBD2 apps. It provides a faster connection and…

    car-hacker
    Juraj Lukacko April 17, 2023
    0 Comments
    Techstream

    Toyota Techstream: OEM-Level diagnostic software

    Techstream is the best OBD2 for Toyota/Lexus, costing less than $50. You only need to buy this cable and use an old laptop to have…

    car-hacker
    Juraj Lukacko April 2, 2023
    6 Comments
    car scanner app obd

    Car Scanner ELM OBD2 TESTED | Best OBD App I Use

    I tested Car Scanner ELM OBD2 on multiple real cars (VW Golf, Nissan Micra, Toyota Corolla, Alfa test setup) and compared it to pro scanners,…

    car-hacker
    Juraj Lukacko February 4, 2023
    5 Comments
    Thinkdiag2 8

    Thinkdiag2 TESTED – Best Bluetooth Scanner (With a Catch)

    I’ve used Thinkdiag2 for years on many different cars, next to cheap ELM adapters, OBDeleven, Carista, and even Launch/Thinkcar/Mucar tablet tools. It’s still the most…

    car-hacker
    Juraj Lukacko January 14, 2023
    2 Comments
    obdeleven carly carista

    OBDeleven vs Carly vs Carista: Coding with OBD2 scanners

    I tested OBDeleven, Carista, and Carly on multiple real cars to see which one is best for diagnostics and coding. I also re-tested all of…

    car-hacker
    Juraj Lukacko December 8, 2022
    4 Comments
    carly OBD

    Don’t waste money on Carly OBD: Read review first

    Unlike many other blogs, I ordered Carly OBD myself. I tested it on several real cars, compared it to more than 100 Bluetooth tools, and…

    car-hacker
    Juraj Lukacko November 2, 2022
    30 Comments
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