I’ve picked seven of the best Bluetooth-connected scanners that plug into a car’s OBD2 socket and put them against each other in a mega test of diagnostics. Here are the best Bluetooth OBD2 ...

Editor's Note: We updated our OBD2 Scanners buyer's guide on November 1, 2024, spotlighting the Topdon TopScan OBD2 Bluetooth ...

The more traditional kind is that which plugs into the port and has a screen and scanner built-in. As of late, Bluetooth scanners that connect to smartphones have become increasingly popular.

But believe me there is a lot more to this compact scanner than meets the eye. This isn't just your average Bluetooth OBD-II module, beaming information from your car to the app on your phone.