HOUSTON — The Houston Police Department is warning drivers about a high-tech way criminals are now stealing cars by using something every single vehicle has. Sgt. Tracy Hicks with HPD’s Auto Theft ...

If your car or truck’s check engine light is on, there’s a stumble when accelerating, or if the transmission just isn’t ...

Seeing your vehicle's check-engine light come on can throw a wrench in your travel plans. It can also feel a little scary: Does it mean your ride is headed for the scrapyard? Or is there a simple fix?

The automotive industry has a huge variety of OBD2 scanners that come in a wide range of price tags starting from less than $100 and going up as high as $10,000. This glut of options is probably the ...

Power Source: OBD2 and hardwired trackers draw power directly from the vehicle’s battery, while magnetic trackers rely on ...

There is a freedom that comes with being able to diagnose and fix issues your vehicle may be having. Sure, we can’t do everything on our own, but we also don’t have to run to the mechanic and spend ...

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 ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. If your car or truck’s check engine light is on, there’s a stumble when accelerating, or if the transmission just ...