We've all been there: you're driving along, minding your own business, when all of a sudden your check engine light comes on or you begin to hear a mysterious rattle that you can't quite identify. At ...

Before I figured out how to work on cars, onboard computer systems scared me. I’ve had no formal training, after all, so the idea of a car’s complex electricals and countless sensors made DIY work ...

Cars are more than just oil and steel. Modern models have incorporated electronics and computer chips to help manage and optimize their mechanical components. That means maintaining your car's ...

Modern cars are basically computers on wheels. With so many electrical systems, sensors, and motors, there’s so much that could potentially go wrong. When something does go awry, pinpointing the ...

We have an amazing deal on the Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner Full Systems Car Code Reader with 15 Maintenance Functions Automotive Diagnostic Equipment Tester Tool in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store this week.

A basic set of hand tools is still very relevant, but what good are they if you don't know what to start fixing? Harbor Freight has announced their latest line of professional-grade tools that will ...

Gone are the days when a "check engine" light coming on your dashboard automatically meant a costly trip to a main dealer to have your fault code read. Diagnosing issues at home has never been easier.

I have a 2007 Jaguar XKR. When I plug in a reader under the dashboard I see historic and intermittent faults. Can I have these removed by a garage or by myself as when trying to sell the car potential ...