Keeping your tires in check is easier now more than ever. With TPMS sensors in place, your car tells you if pressure is out of whack and even gives a live reading of tire pressure in some cases. With ...

If you need a Chevy HHR key fob programmer, do some research before buying. Today, car keys are very secure. Many car keys come in key fobs rather than mechanical keys. When you press a button on your ...

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, hears from a reader buying a used car that only comes with one key fob. The Car Doctor hears from a reader buying a used car that only comes with one key fob.

Modern performance cars promise simplicity through technology, but every so often, they remind you how unforgiving that simplicity can be when one assumption breaks. A recent post in the C8 Corvette ...

Most people don’t start searching for an OBD2 scanner because they’re curious — they start because a warning light refuses to go away. ABS light on. Airbag (SRS) light glowing. The car still drives ...

Finding the best OBD2 scanner under $200 in 2026 isn’t about chasing long feature lists or flashy app screenshots. It’s about knowing which tools actually deliver reliable live data, real ABS and SRS ...

When your car needs repairs, few tools are more valuable than an OBD2 scanner. A check engine light only tells you that something’s wrong, but an OBD2 scanner can tell you exactly what it is. The ...

The do-it-all bidirectional tool, TopDon’s ArtiDiag800 BT 2, has leveled up my diagnostics to a pro level at a fraction of the cost. Disclosure: Topdon is a sponsor of LS1-Tech. In the past couple of ...

Whether you’re working in the front of the shop or turning wrenches in the bays, part of TPMS service is teaching customers what they don’t know about their vehicles. Many drivers may believe TPMS ...

Technicians know direct TPMS can be tricky, but a few smart steps can prevent broken sensors, misdiagnosis and frustrated customers. In this video, we share TPMS valve protection tips and quick tricks ...

There was a time that I’d walk into the service department at a car dealership and they’d either recognize me or my car from the magazine I worked for. They’d make small talk about the last issue they ...