Car Gear

REVIEW – Earlier this year I reviewed another vehicle scan tool that was packed with features. The rich graphical interface was delightful, but the older Android OS and confusing layout didn’t make for the most pleasant experience. The Innova 5610 is another scan tool that takes a different approach with a text-heavy display, real buttons, […]

REVIEW – Now that my bike/e-bike/e-motorcycle/gas motorcycle garage shop is in full swing, outfitting it with all the necessary tools and conveniences is the next stage. One of the things I must have access to is pressurized air for tires, blowing debris from parts and of course, blowing up my kids’ soccer and basketball balls.

REVIEW – Every time we get a new car the first thing we do is replace the stock carpet mats that come with the vehicle.  We put a lot of miles on our cars (15-20k a year) and have learned from experience that the stock car mats are cheap and will have holes or the

REVIEW – If you’ve ever looked into tools to determine what that check engine light in your car means, you’ve probably seen a bewildering variety of gadgets ranging from the simple to the absurdly expensive. While simpler readers may spit out a cryptic code or maybe an explanation, the Autel MaxiCOM MK808S bidirectional scanner does

REVIEW – Vehicle interiors are notoriously difficult places to store small items, or have things near to hand. Sure, we have consoles, “glove” boxes, and little cubby holes everywhere, but when you’re at a traffic light, and just need to, say, grab a flashlight to see what the heck is rolling around on the passenger