Weekend wrenchers rejoice: there’s finally a CarPlay-compatible OBD scanner app available for iPhone users. It’s called OnTrack. For years we’ve been restricted to using a phone mount to diagnose cars ...

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 ...

While The General believes Android Auto and CarPlay offered a limited experience and should, therefore, be left behind, the developer community has no intention of doing that. Fortunately, the number ...

Getting OBD fault codes and checking the health of your car no longer requires a trip to the service center, as a simple OBD2 adapter, either wired or wireless, allows you to do this from the comfort ...

Modern technology has made diagnosing vehicular issues much easier than ever before. Using an OBD2 (On-Board Diagnostics II) scanner is a relatively simple process that can provide crucial information ...

That's where OBD-II scanners come in, giving enthusiasts and everyday drivers a window into their vehicle's diagnostic systems. If you're chasing down the cause of a check-engine light, ensuring peak ...