Smarter fault detection: AI-assisted scanners and apps now analyze sensor data, run tests, and suggest targeted repairs instead of just listing codes. DIY tools expand: Bluetooth OBD2 adapters and ...

Diagnostics go mainstream: Affordable OBD-II apps and adapters now let everyday drivers access real-time car data once limited to professional tools. Fleet management boost: Plug-and-play OBD-II ...

Federal prosecutors say they have uncovered a large-scale vehicle theft operation in the Washington, D.C. region, one that allegedly relied on OBD-II tools and an export pipeline that stretched as far ...

A solar charger with a controller is recommended to maintain the battery of a little-used car. Honda's maintenance minder indicates when service is needed, but brake fluid is generally replaced every ...

Fuel expenses build up in little increments, so most individuals don't realize how much they cost. Twenty dollars here, forty dollars there, sixty dollars on a longer trip; by the end of the year, the ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A Capital Region car wash service is offering free washes for customers who bring in food donations in April. Hoffman Car Wash’s spring food drive is on April 11 and 12 and ...

The OBD-II port. It's one of the most fascinating features of most modern cars, and, for lack of a better word, it's a portal into all of your car's deepest and darkest secrets. No, it's not hiding a ...

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, hears from a reader worried they may have waited a bit too long to have their car’s transmission fluid checked. The Car Doctor hears from a reader worried they ...

Q. I am looking for a used car and even with electric vehicles falling out of favor, I am thinking of a used EV. Is that a good idea? A. Electric vehicles are not for everyone. Charging a EV without ...

Q. I recently took my 2020 Toyota Highlander with 38,000 miles into my local Toyota dealership for its 40,000-mile service. When the service was completed the service manager told me that I had an oil ...

The world of car diagnostics has changed a lot over the last 50 years. Back in the '70s and earlier, a mechanic's most valuable diagnostic tools were usually their eyes and ears. You could figure out ...

When buying a hobby car, attend car shows and purchase the most complete, running vehicle you can afford. To save money on a windshield replacement for an older car, consider price shopping at ...