What is an OBD scanner? OBD stands for "on-board diagnostics." It connects to your car's computer system and can read its internal codes to diagnose its mechanical and electronic ills.

From the main menu, select Diagnostics, and after syncing with car’s computer the scanner will display these trouble codes.

Whether you're scanning specialized items, keeping your luggage light, or yearning to be free of cables and cords, you'll ...

Did your vehicle's check-engine light just pop on? An OBD-II scanner can provide some direction. We tested a handful to find the best for different situations.

The Actron U-Scan is a new take on the diagnostic scanner. Where an ordinary scanner is a handheld device with a small LCD screen, the U-Scan connects via Bluetooth to an app on your iPhone or ...

Car repairs are almost always an unanticipated expense that few people enjoy, but there is a tool that can give you an edge before heading to the mechanic.

BlackBerry is working on a security device that could scan a car for computer viruses, Reuters reports, citing Macquarie financial analyst Gus Papageorgiou.

With the use of a USB port and a lock mapping software, users of the EKI can completely redesign and duplicate a set number of keys.