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OBD2 Scanner with Key Battery Tester UK
A UK buying guide for two-in-one OBD2 scanners with key-fob testing: when the combo is useful and when separate tools are better.
Garage Diagnostic Check Cost UK
When a home OBD2 reader can avoid a basic UK garage code-read fee, and when paying for workshop diagnosis is still the right call.
EOBD Code Reader UK Compatibility
What EOBD means for UK passenger cars, which registration years are the usual shorthand, and where generic readers stop.
Handheld vs Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner UK
A practical UK comparison of handheld and Bluetooth OBD2 scanners for drivers who want simple engine-code checks without app-pairing friction.
Clear Check Engine Light Yourself UK
How to clear a check engine light yourself in the UK without wiping useful fault context or using it to mask an unresolved MOT problem.
Flashing vs Steady Engine Management Light UK
A UK driver guide to steady amber, flashing amber and red engine management lights: when to read codes, when to stop, and when not to clear anything.
OBD2 Scanner for MOT Checks: A UK Pre-Test Guide | ScanCar
Use an OBD2 scanner for MOT preparation without masking faults: read codes, record freeze-frame data, check the MIL and know when a scan cannot predict a pass.
Car Diagnostic Scanner UK: A Practical Buyer's Guide | ScanCar
Choose a car diagnostic scanner UK drivers can use safely: compare code coverage, live data, no-app operation and limits before clearing an engine light.
Car Key Battery Tester UK: RF vs Coin-Cell Tests | ScanCar
Use a car key battery tester UK drivers can trust: learn the difference between RF signal checks and direct coin-cell tests, plus safe next steps.
Car Code Reader for Beginners: A UK No-App Guide | ScanCar
A car code reader for beginners should be wired, clear and honest about its limits. Learn how to read engine codes safely without apps or subscriptions.