Top 10 Best Automotive Diagnostic Scanners : Reviews & Buying Guide

Features :

• 🍓➤【Powerful Check Engine Light Diagnostics】AUTOPHIX 3210 can read and diagnose your check engine light, understand the severity of the issue, and clear fault codes in a blink of an eye. More functions compared to other simple scanners like I/M Readiness, Battery Health Check, Freeze frame, O2 sensor test, On-Board Monitoring, Evap system test, Performance Test, Data Stream, Diagnostic reports, Handy google search button, Built-in OBD II Fault code look-up library.
• 🍐➤【Excellent Performance Test】3210 supports various performance tests, accurate reading of car acceleration, distance, braking, PID chart with RPM, VSS, VPWR, ECT, MAF, etc and trip monitoring, including real-time analyze speed change, coolant temperature, average speed, RPM, number of rapid braking/ hypervelocity, start/ idle time, etc. The built-in warning Settings (Speed/ water temperature/ Driver Fatigue Alarm) remind the driver to ensure driving safety.
• 🍊➤【Professional Battery Test】AUTOPHIX 3210 bluetooth scanner support gather real-time battery voltage, analyze information automatically in no time, and display results in a graph, instead of a direct result on the phone screen that an ordinary scanner, which will ensure that you can analyze the accurate live data and determine the battery’s health status or expected remaining life. So it is in great condition when you need it the most on a freezing winter day without opening the bonnet.
• 🍋➤【Exclusive APP】A necessary wireless/ bluetooth car diagnostic tool/ code reader for today’s car owners, free downloadable on both iPhone iOS, Ipad, and Android. Are you tired of the following situation by the third-party apps??? such as: 1. Different cars need to download different APPs? 2. Need an additional download fee of 9.99-49.99? 3. Only a few functions can be supported. 4. Only one of Android and IOS can be used. One AUTOPHIX 3210 is enough to solve all the above problems.
• 🍏➤【Advanced Datastream Display】AUTOPHIX 3210 allows you to show the vehicle’s data stream graphically, Instead of boring text, Includes engine coolant temperature, engine RPM, vehicle speed, absolute throttle position, control module voltage, etc. and you can check different parameter values corresponding to a different time. Advanced datastream provides useful information for entry-level Pros and DIYers that they can quickly and efficiently troubleshoot vehicle problems.
• 🍇➤【Supportsed 200+Brands 200,000+Vehicle Models + 9 Languages 】Compared with a similar code reader which only supports 20-45 car brands, 3210 OBD2 scanner extensive car coverage Includes 200+ cars brands and 200,000 + car models for all OBDII cars, SUVs, minivans, light-duty truck sold worldwide, with the supported year differing from 1990 to Now. It works in English, German, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, and Chinese which can make you ignore the language barrier.
• 🍉➤【Efficiency and Savings】Don’t just read vehicle malfunction codes and give you code definitions, but more importantly informs you what the possible problems are with your car, even if you know absolutely nothing about car. We are here to help you know the car troubles and clear the error code. Complete diagnostic reports can be shared online with your friends or mechanics to solve your problems, Instead of spending a few hundred dollars on a repair shop to understand what’s happening.
• 🍎➤【What You Get】AUTOPHIX bluetooth code reader, We offered you 5 years of warranty service, a 90-day money-back guarantee and 24h after-sales service, If you have any questions, please freely let us know. Proudly designed in the USA by Professional Engineers. Tested in 50+ local car dealers in the United States before Mass production. AUTOPHIX only does car scanning. We are professional for your cars.

Features :

• Multi-Functions – Practical Multi-Functions OBD2 code reader features built-in OBD2 DTC lookup library, which help you to determine the cause of the engine light, read code, erase code, view freeze frame, I/M ready, vehicle information, data flow, real-time curve, get vehicle speed information, calculate load value, engine coolant temperature, get engine speed.
• Wide Capability – Supports 9 protocols compatible with most 1996 US-Based, 2000 EU-Based and Asian cars, and newer OBD II & CAN domestic or import vehicles. Supports 6 languages – English,German, Dutch, Spanish, French, Italian.
• LCD Display – Designed with a clear display LCD screen (128 x 64 pixels) – white backlight and contrast adjustment. No need any battery or charger, OBD reader gets the power directly from your vehicle through the OBDII Data Link Connector.
• Compact Design – Car diagnostic scanner is equipped with a 2.5 feet long cable and made of a very thick flexible insulator.There are 6 buttons on OBD2 Scanner:scroll up/down,enter/exit and buttons that quick query VIN vehicle number& the DTC fault code.
• ABS / Airbag codes NOT Supported – It is able to read and clear check engine information which is part of OBDII system, but it cannot work with non-OBDII systems, including ABS / Airbag / Oil Service Light, etc.

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• 🔍Car Diagnostic Scanner with Full OBD/EOBD Function — ✅Read codes and clear codes, ✅10000+ error codes available for query, ✅viewe freeze frame, ✅I/M readiness and historical I/M Data, ✅live data stream and live curve (car speed, battery voltage etc. ), ✅car information reading, ✅oxygen sensor test, ✅EVAP test, ✅calculate load value, ✅engine coolant temperature, ✅get engine speed. It has all the OBD functions you need.
• 📱2.8” HD Color Screen — Compared with traditional OBD scanners, Zmoon 2.8” HD color check engine code reader displays more and richer content, which will not cause eye fatigue after long-term use. And the body design is very suitable for one-handed holding.
• 🚗Compatible with Most Vehicles & 7 Languages Available — OBDII/EOBD car scanner diagnostic for all American cars after 1996, European cars after 2002, Asian cars after 2008. Supports English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian and Dutch.
• 🔌Plug and play: Directly powered by the car, even beginners can quickly master and use the car code scanner proficiently. No need to download APP, it is more accurate and stable than the wireless bluetooth code reader! And there are 3 statu lights on the device to remind you if your car is faulty, which is very friendly to beginners.
• 📧Worry-Free After-Sales Service: Zmoon OBD car scanner diagnostic tool has 30 days return policy and extended 3 years warranty! 7*24 hours customer service, if you have any dissatisfaction or questions, you can send us a message in the background, we will reply quickly within 24 hours.

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• ✔Full OBDII Modes Scanner for Car: As professional car scanner, ZM201 has all the OBD2 functions you need.🔎Read & clear codes, 💡turn off engine light or MIL, ❄view freeze frame, 📋read I/M readiness, 🚕retrieve vehicle VIN, 🔋battery voltage test, 📈live data stream (with graphing display), ✅built-in 35901 DTCs, O2 sensor test, onboard monitoring mode, and perform component testing etc.
• ✔Enhanced OBD2 Scanner Diagnostic Tool: Live data and DTC replay combined with printing function, you can connect it to a computer for fault data printing, prevent auto repair shops from charging randomly, save money and time. ZM201 obd scanner also comes with free-lifetime software updates, ensuring you always have the latest features and improvements.
• ✔35,901 DTC Lookup: ZM201 car code reader built-in 35,901 DTCs, the old model obd2 usually only have 3,000-10,000. So the ZM201 car scanner has a huge advantage, which means that this obd2 scanner can better help diagnose and solve your vehicle faults. This is a great option if you want to replace or upgrade an existing car scanner.
• ✔Compatible with 98% Vehicles: ZM201 OBD2 scanner for car is compatible with most cars after 1996(USA)/2002(EU)/2008(Asia). If your car has an OBD2 port (16Pin), and the production time meets the above timeline, then your vehicle is compatible. But it is not compatible with new energy vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and models that do not comply with the OBD2 protocol.
• ✔Convenient Shortcut Functions: The addition of shortcut keys enhances the user experience. Pressing F1 enables you to quickly retrieve trouble codes, while F2 provides instant access to I/M readiness information. We’ve also introduced left and right navigation buttons (the previous model had only up and down buttons), making operation even more convenient.
• ✔User-Friendly Design: The scanner boasts a 2.8-inch color screen that allows you to choose between dark and light modes and adjust the brightness according to your preference. Audible beep notifications (which can be disabled) accompany key presses, providing an intuitive user experience. The vehicle status indicator light turns red when a fault is detected, yellow when there’s an incompatibility/connection failure, and green when the car is successfully connected.
• ✔Customer-Oriented Services: Each package includes canvas storage bag for your storage, and Type-C cable to connect to your computer. And we offer 60-day return policy and 3-year replacement service, ensuring your satisfaction and peace of mind. If you have used this product and returned it, please mark it as unsellable so that the used product will not be resold to other customers, it is much appreciated.

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• 🏅【Practical Functions】+【Affordable Price】Recommended by Youtube star Scotty Kilmer on his channel many times. CGSULIT SC204 scan tool with full OBDII functions to help you detect and solve potential engine problems – ✅Read Codes ✅Clear Codes ✅Live Data ✅View Freeze Frame ✅I/M Readiness ✅DTC Library ✅O2 Monitor Test ✅Vehicle Info ✅On-board Monitoring ✅EVAP Test
• 👨‍🔧【Must-have Helper for Every Car Owner】CGSULIT obd2 scanner is able to comprehensively diagnose engine and locate the root causes, to determine if it can be repaired by yourself to avoid blind and expensive repair fees. And let you reset error codes and check engine light after problem fixed. Undoubtedly a great gift for Thanksgiving & Christmas!!
• 👍【One-Click I/M】+【Built-in DTCs Lookup】 SC204 code readers & scan tools helps to check whether your lovely car is ready for annual s-m-o-g test. Furthermore, this code reader car diagnostic tool with reset is equipped with 10000+ DTCs database, which gives you a complete error codes definition without google, saving you time maximum.
• 🚘【Live Data in Graph】+【Vehicle Health Guard】 SC204 obd2 scanner diagnostic tool can rapidly retrieve vehicle info, display real-time data in text or graph, such as fluid temp, engine RPM… diagnose which O2 s-ensor is bad, etc., to easily master vehicle condition. Most importantly, it can record and playback data for more effective tracking and thorough problem resolution.
• 💪【Stronger Compatibility】+【10 Languages Support】 SC204 check engine light code reader with reset works on most American cars from 1996, European from 2000, and Asian from 2008, supports all OBD2 & EOBD protocols: KWP2000, ISO9141, J1850 VPW, J1850 PWM, CAN. Additionally, this car code reader supports English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Hungarian, Russian and Dutch, without language barriers. ​
• 🎁【Plug & Play】+【Lifetime Free Update】 SC204 engine code readers with reset is powered directly by the car, no battery required, more stability and accuracy than bluetooth odb2 scanner. Menu-driven design makes it easy to use even for beginners. Lifetime free updates to get the latest vehicle coverage, features upgrade and bug fixes. Truly a one-time purchase for free use forever.
• 💌【Warranty & Service】 SC204 obdii code reader comes with 2-year warranty and 5-year technical support. If you encounter any issues with functionality support or product defects, please feel free to contact us anytime via Amazon Message or After-sales Email ( back of “User Manual” ) , we provide 7*24 hours online services.
• ❤️【Warm Tips】 This scanner for car is the latest version from factory, so just use it out of box without registration or update. There is a screen protector attached to the product screen, and if any scratches are found, just tear off the screen protector from top left or top right corner.
• 🔔【Please Note】 Dear customers, if you are not pleased with your car code reader automotive diagnostic tool and decide to return it, please kindly mark it as “unsellable” to avoid it being resold to other customers, thanks much!!

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• CEL Doctor: The ANCEL AD310 is one of the best-selling OBD II scanners on the market and is recommended by Scotty Kilmer, a YouTuber and auto mechanic. It can easily determine the cause of the check engine light coming on, quickly read and clear diagnostic trouble codes, read live data & hard memory data, view freeze frame, I/M monitor readiness and collect vehicle information. Instead of taking car to mechanic shop, you can use it to check the trouble code and show code definition by yourself.
• Sturdy and Compact: Equipped with a 2.5 foot cable made of very thick, flexible insulation. It is important to have a sturdy scanner as it can easily fall to the ground when working in a car. The AD310 OBD2 scanner is a well-constructed device with a sleek design. It weighs 12 ounces and measures 8.9 x 6.9 x 1.4 inches. Thanks to its compact design and light weight, transporting the device is not a problem. The buttons are clearly labelled and the screen is large and displays results clearly.
• Accurate Fast and Easy to Use: The AD310 scanner can help you or your mechanic understand if your car is in good condition, provides exceptionally accurate and fast results, reads and clears engine trouble codes in seconds. If you want to find out the cause of the check engine light, this device will let you know immediately and fix the problem right away without any car knowledge. No need for batteries or a charger, get power directly from the OBDII Data Link Connector in your vehicle.
• OBDII Protocols and Car Compatibility: Many cheap scan tools do not really support all OBD2 protocols. This is not the case with the AD310 scanner as it can support all OBDII protocols such as KWP2000, J1850 VPW, ISO9141, J1850 PWM and CAN. This device also has extensive vehicle compatibility with 1996 US-based, 2000 EU-based and Asian cars, light trucks, SUVs, as well as newer OBD2 and CAN vehicles both domestic and foreign. Check compatibility with your vehicle model before purchasing.
• Home Necessity and Worthy to Own: This is an excellent code reader to travel or home with as it weighs less and it is compact in design. You can easily slide it in your backpack as you head to the garage, or put it on the dashboard, this will be a great fit for you. The AD310 is not only portable, but also accurate and fast in performance. Moreover, it covers various car brands and is suitable for people who just need a code reader to check their car.
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Features :

• MADE FOR HOME MECHANICS – This is more than an OBD2 code reader. It offers professional-level functions like car battery reset, hybrid diagnostics, module scanning, and supports English, Spanish, and French.
• PASS YOUR EMISSIONS TEST – With our OBD2 scanner, you can understand your vehicle’s emissions status before the state does. It helps ensure you’re ready to pass your smog check, making the whole process hassle-free.
• REAL-TIME LIVE DATA – View essential car data like RPM, speed, and oil temperature in real-time. Test your battery and alternator to assess whether professional help is needed.
• WIDE RANGE COMPATIBILITY – Our car code reader and reset tool works with all OBD2 compliant domestic and foreign vehicles sold in the USA made after 1996. This includes cars like sedans, trucks, and SUVs, making it a versatile tool for any DIYer.
• USA DESIGNED & SUPPORTED – We are a Southern California based company and take pride by offering products that are designed and supported by ASE Certified Technicians right here in sunny California. Have questions? Need help? Never hesitate to reach out, our friendly automotive techs are ready to help.

Features :

• Read & Reset CEL: the ET331 obd2 scanner diagnostic tool enables you to quickly check your car when the check engine light (CEL, MIL or SES) turns on: read generic and manufacturer-specific error codes (DTCs) with the definitions along with freeze frame and other diagnostic data. You can then fix simple problems or take the car to a mechanic in confidence.
• Full OBD2 Functions: with support for full 10 OBDII modes, you can read: pending, stored and permanent DTCs; real-time sensor data (SAE standard PIDs) in chart or graphic; Evaporation check; O2 sensor & on-board monitor test results; and VIN reading.
• Universal Vehicle Coverage: Works with all vehicles that are OBD2 / EOBD compliant (cars and light trucks made since year 1996 in the US, 1998 in Canada, 2001 gas & 2004 diesel in UK & EU, etc.). It provides accurate and fast diagnosis for worldwide car owners. Supports all OBD II protocols: KWP2000, ISO9141, J1850 VPW, J1850 PWM, and CAN.
• More Versatile & Practical: It features a built-in DTC database with more than 35,000 DTCs (compared to normal 3000+ DTCs in basic OBD2 readers), 10 language options, and three LED indicator lights for DTC and connection status. It can even check current battery voltage so you can quickly know your battery status.
• Easy To Use: plug & play, powered by OBD II port directly, portable design with anti-slip protective sleeve; 2.8’’ clear color display with contrast adjustment & color scheme selection. Supports DTCs & live data review & print, and free update via Windows PC. Comes with 2-year Replacement Warranty against defect.
• NOTE: Does not work with hybrid or electric vehicles. Does not read non-OBD II systems like ABS, airbag, TPMS, etc.

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• DIY OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner: LAUNCH Creader 301 is an entry-level and cost-effective DIY diagnostic tool, it will be a good assistant for a beginner. This OBD2 scanner comes with a 1.77″ TFT color display, which has good visual effects, you can see the test results and data clearly. Just plug and play, no need to charge, very easy to use.
• Full OBD2 Functions: Creader 301 OBD2 scanner supports full OBD2 Functions: quickly read/erase codes, view live data/freeze frame, retrieve I/M readiness monitor status, check O2 sensor, do On-board monitor test/EVAP test, read vehicle information, built-in DTC lookup library. It works with most 1996 and newer American, European, Asian vehicles, which supports OBD2/EOBD.
• Lifetime Free Update: You can go to our LAUNCH official website to download and install the update tool, then connect the scan tool to a PC via the USB cable, and choose the latest version to update. Then the data will be accurate and its using life can be extended.
• Wide Vehicle Coverage: The OBD2 scanner supports all OBDII protocols: KWP2000, ISO9141, J1850 VPW, J1850 PWM and CAN (Controller Area Network), it can work with most vehicles after 1996 & newer OBD2 in American, European, Asian.
• Worry-free After-sale Service: LAUNCH Tech USA as a leading supplier of diagnostic tools and solutions, our mission is to provide the most innovative diagnostic tools, cost-effective solutions and best service to our local customers. If you have any questions in use, welcome to contact us freely, we are always here to serve for you! And we will offer 12 months warranty and lifetime technical support & service for our diagnostic tools!