OBD2 Scanner Firmware Update: Keeping a Tool Current
Firmware and vehicle coverage are two different updates, and only one explains why an older scanner struggles with a new car. Here is the difference.
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Is a Professional OBD2 Scan Tool Worth It? Probably Not
Professional scan tablets are extraordinary tools and the wrong purchase for most home owners. Here are the four tiers and where the real dividing lines sit.
OBD2 Apps for Android and iPhone: What the Phone Route Costs
Can a phone app replace a proper scan tool? Sometimes. Here is what the adapter-plus-app route genuinely gives you, and the four things it takes away.
OBD2 Scanner Subscription Cost: What You Keep Paying For
Some scanners are a purchase, some are a rental with a box attached. Here are the four things a subscription can cover and what happens when you stop paying.