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…
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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,…
Topdon TopScan Lite Tested: Full-System Bidirectional on Your Phone
The Topdon TopScan is a smartphone-based full-system bidirectional scanner with service functions, and one of the cheapest ways to get real bidirectional in your toolbox.…
FIXD Scanner Review: A Branded ELM327 With an Overpriced App
The FIXD is a Bluetooth ELM327-style adapter wrapped in a branded app with a paid Premium subscription. I retested it on real cars to see…
Veepeak Review: The Best Budget ELM327 Adapter Under $20
The Veepeak is the best budget ELM327 adapter you can buy under $20, and the safest cheap pick for phone-based diagnostics. I’ve used it across…
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 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…
Thinkdiag2 Review: The Most Powerful Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner, With One Catch
Thinkdiag2 is a Bluetooth OBD2 dongle from Launch/Thinkcar that turns your phone into a near-tablet-level scanner: full-system diagnostics, bidirectional tests, ECU coding and around 15…
Carista Review: Great for Hidden Settings, Weak for Diagnostics
Carista is a coding app for unlocking hidden car settings, and the easiest, cleanest one I’ve used. I tested it on a Toyota Corolla and…
