Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. It’s something no driver wants to see: a check engine light ...

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.

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Modern cars are great, except when they go wrong. The number of ...

There’s not a lot of good news here for the home mechanic, I’m afraid. No doubt some of the code-readers you can buy online will do the job, but it’s all a bit of a lottery. In many cases, you’re ...