A quick way to precisely diagnose myriad automotive problems—or at the very least get a rough idea of what might be wrong—is to use an automotive scan tool.

We've all been there: you're driving along, minding your own business, when all of a sudden your check engine light comes on or you begin to hear a mysterious rattle that you can't quite identify. At ...

The XTOOL D7 Bi-Directional Scan Tool gives you that power, with features that you’d find on devices that cost 2-3 times as much.

You have mentioned a scan tool that was not overly expensive but bordered on something a professional would use. What kind was it?

As a former professional mechanic, I've used top of the line scan tools, like those built by Snap-On and Autel, as well as very basic devices, like the relatively cheap tool I own for home and DIY ...

The enhanced TRITON scan tool support provides comprehensive resources for professional technicians, Snap-on said.

If you want to diagnose the electronic faults of your vehicle, you must get an OBD2 scan tool. If you have a Volkswagen or an Audi, things get easier ...