Car Diagnostics Scanner

Have you ever gone to an auto repair shop for an oil change, only to have the mechanic say your car needs a new transmission? Has the “check engine” light come on, and suddenly the mechanic says you need expensive new engine parts? Some mechanics may try to squeeze more money out of customers by doing unnecessary repairs. One of the most common, and profitable, ways to jack up a repair bill is exploiting fears over the “check engine” light. When the “Check Engine” light comes on, many motorists don’t have a clue as to what to do next. They know the light means something is wrong, but is it a serious problem or a minor one? The only way to know for sure is to plug a scan tool or code reader into the vehicle’s diagnostic connector and see what comes out. On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD-II) is an automotive term referring to a standardized system that on-board computers in cars and trucks use for self-diagnostics and reporting. OBD systems give the vehicle owner or repair technician access t