A code reader for your car can mean the difference between dropping everything and heading for the mechanic and letting that warning light ride a little bit.

Most code readers should also be able to clear codes, meaning you can erase whatever trouble code the car has logged to trigger the warning light in question. My M5, for example, would throw an ...

Nearly all TTAC readers and writers have wrenched on a vehicle equipped with the OBD-II diagnostic system. Having a handheld code reader in yer box of tools can help douse that infernal check ...

Already an affordable option, right now you can save over $25 on this diagnostic code reader from trusted brand Ancel.

The Motopower OBD2 Car Code Reader is 33% off at Walmart right now. Shoppers say it's "very easy to use" and offers peace of mind before visiting a mechanic.

We recently got our hands on the new GoTech mobile OBD-II diagnostic tool and put it through its paces on several trucks in our fleet. The GoTech is more than just a code reader, though.

Even if you have zero tools or the ability to repair your own vehicle, an OBD reader can still save you money by ensuring that a mechanic is providing an accurate, honest diagnosis of the problem ...