There's a lot of tech in the modern car world that helps us with maintenance. Scan tools can help you locate a problem (or at least the code for that problem) simply by plugging into a pre-installed ...

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When my story on wintertime car safety was posted to the HuffPost Instagram account, I couldn’t help but read the comments. I had interviewed my own mechanic and I wanted to see if his recommendations ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are many benefits to having some tools readily available for your car. For starters, you can save money by doing your own oil change or ...

A car escape tool is one of the rare purchases you hope to never use. For that very reason, many drivers think buying one in the first place is unnecessary, but a simple $10 tool could make the ...

The Sungale jump starter can revive 12V engines up to 8.0L gas/6.0L diesel, making it good for cars, SUVs, trucks, ...

The top end of the technology ladder is held by a scan tool. This car diagnostic tool plugs into the OBD-II port (“OBD” is an acronym for on-board diagnostics, and the “II” designates the second ...

Most drivers carry the basics: jumper cables, a tire iron, maybe an aging flashlight buried under winter gear. But the road punishes assumptions. A quiet stretch of highway can turn into a test of ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The check engine light by its nature is vague, just a general indication that ...