A car can be compared to the human body and may need diagnostic tests very often. For humans, when a patient consults a doctor about a symptom, the doctor runs a medical diagnostic test to ascertain ...

Car diagnostic tests scan a car’s components and integrated systems for errors or malfunctions before they become dangerous. These tests leverage computerization to keep your car in optimal working ...

If you own a car built after 1996, it comes equipped with a second-generation onboard diagnostic (OBD or OBDII) system. These systems work together with the vehicle's primary computer or powertrain ...

The best car adapter you can buy is the Automatic AUT-450C. We’ve looked high and low, and no other diagnostic device in this burgeoning segment of the tech world matches it. Once plugged into your ...

If you've ever heard an unsettling noise coming from your old rustbucket of a car, but you didn't have a clue what it could be, listen up. A new app called ClingClanger hosts a library of automotive ...

Revolutionary plug-in tool pinpoints automotive issues, delivers a 3-D problem diagram, and directs users to nearby parts providers—now available for pre-order. Cars break down — that’s a fact of life ...

You hear a new, disturbing noise coming from your engine, open the hood, look around, and find nothing. Now what? Before you reach for a conveniently-placed torque wrench to try the ol’ “love tap,” ...

In today's digital landscape, smartphones have outgrown their original functions of calls and chats, evolving into multifunctional devices that are essential to our daily lives. One of the coolest ...

Having a car (or truck or minivan or crossover) means electronic issues popping up every now and then. Here’s how to avoid the heavy costs. If you’re relying on a service center to assess the ...

We just got to spend a week with an Android Auto car (our huge review is right here), and as part of our research to figure out how it works, we ran into quite a few things that are in the app but don ...

We've compiled a list of some of the best OBD2 diagnostic scanners describing their features, specifications, compatibility, and benefits. The automotive industry has a huge variety of OBD2 scanners ...

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 ...