As 2026 rolls in, car owners are increasingly done with subscription-based OBD2 scanners that lock features behind monthly fees or app upgrades. If you’ve ever felt annoyed by a “scan now, pay later” ...

The do-it-all bidirectional tool, TopDon’s ArtiDiag800 BT 2, has leveled up my diagnostics to a pro level at a fraction of the cost. Disclosure: Topdon is a sponsor of LS1-Tech. In the past couple of ...

A journalist’s experience with a check engine light and an outrageous $250 diagnostic fee reveals how a simple, affordable tool can save you from questionable auto shop practices and hundreds of ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Modern cars are great, except when they go wrong. The number of ...

In this video, I will compare OBD2 scan tools across various price points, including the Dnose, Innova 5210, and ThinkTool Mini. Diagnostic scan tools are essential for car maintenance, as they help ...

Sponsored Content. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Let's replay a scenario that is likely rather well known among the automotive inclined. You are driving your 2005 Cadillac ...

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