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 ...

This article was updated in November 2025 with new information. You know you’ve earned your DIY stripes when you can stay calm the moment something goes wrong. And with cars, that moment usually ...

Not so long ago, before software and electronics became so integrated, investigating car trouble and tuning performance was a mostly mechanical affair. Early electronic scanners and systems were brand ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The automotive on-board diagnostics (OBD) market is expected to grow by USD 34.83 billion during 2020-2024. The report also provides the market impact and new opportunities ...

There are many different kinds of OBD interfaces, but they can be broken down into three general categories: off-the-shelf interfaces, OBD modules, and OBD ICs (chips). To choose the right OBD ...

I'm looking to hook my car up to a laptop and I'm amazed at the cost of these OBD-II to USB connectors. The cheapest one I've found is $85! I was going to muck around with some of the open source OBD ...