Q: Have you ever heard of or tested the tool called the FIXD? With all of the car issues in my family, it seems helpful but also cheap at $19.99. What do you think? A: I have never tested it. It ...

There was a time that I’d walk into the service department at a car dealership and they’d either recognize me or my car from the magazine I worked for. They’d make small talk about the last issue they ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. If your car or truck’s check engine light is on, there’s a stumble when accelerating, or if the transmission just ...

The top end of the technology ladder is held by a scan tool. This car diagnostic tool plugs into the OBD-II port (“OBD” is an acronym for on-board diagnostics, and the “II” designates the second ...

If you've been involved in automotive repair for a while, you probably know that modern vehicles use onboard diagnostic (OBD) systems to help notify us when there's a problem. The OBD system works ...

Modern cars are great, except when they go wrong. The number of computerised electronics in today’s vehicles means that they can be a bit opaque when it comes to diagnosing faults at home, requiring a ...