Kingbolen YA200 Review: The Cheapest Code Reader That Still Graphs Live Data
The Kingbolen YA200 is one of the cheapest code readers you can buy, but it does all 10 OBD modes and adds features most readers…
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Blacktec 420 Tested: The Bluetooth App I Couldn’t Even Download
The Blacktec 420 is a code reader that tries to stand out with a Bluetooth connection and its own diagnostic app. I tested it on…
Ancel AD310 Tested: Cheapest Reader That Still Graphs Live Data
The Ancel AD310 is one of the cheapest engine code readers you can buy, but it does all 10 OBD modes and reads, clears and…
Ancel AD530 Review: The Best Beginner Code Reader, but Watch the Value
The Ancel AD530 is one of the best code readers for a beginner DIY mechanic: beyond reading codes, it tests your battery and lists possible…
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…
VCDS Review: Dealer-Level VAG Diagnostics, and the Clone That Costs a Fraction
VCDS (VAG-COM Diagnostic System) is aftermarket diagnostic software for VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda, used even in authorized VW dealerships alongside the factory ODIS tool.…
Torque Pro review: OBD2 smartphone diagnostic
Torque Pro was the first OBD2 app I ever used, paired with a cheap adapter on an old Fiat Punto. It’s one of the most…
OBDLink MX+ Review: The Fastest ELM327 Adapter, but Only Worth It With a Plan
The OBDLink MX+ is one of the best Bluetooth OBD2 adapters: very fast, works with hundreds of apps and laptop software, has a sleep function…
Toyota Techstream Review: Dealer-Level Toyota Diagnostics for Under $50
Techstream is the OEM diagnostic software Toyota and Lexus dealerships use, and you can run it yourself: buy a J2534 cable (around $25 to $50)…
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 Review: The Best OBD App I Use, and Why
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is a diagnostic app that talks to your car through any ELM327 adapter, and it’s become my go-to OBD app. I…
