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    "Shade tree" OBD2 scanner/software for 2014 Chevy Spark

    False warnings and codes are that common??? How does anyone know what needs service or repair anymore? I miss the days when the person who worked on one's car was called a "mechanic".
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    "Shade tree" OBD2 scanner/software for 2014 Chevy Spark

    Sounds reasonable. I do like the idea behind Innova's RepairSolutions for ballpark estimates and repair histories, though. It's not like I'm going to demanding the dealership match the RepairSolutions results. I also have an extended warranty with a decent deductible that mitigates repair costs...
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    "Shade tree" OBD2 scanner/software for 2014 Chevy Spark

    Great info, thanks. "Trust and verify" is a good description. I also want to get a read on my car's state of affairs before heading out on road trips. I'm not interested in being confrontational with the mechanics/technicians responsible for keeping my vehicles reliable, safe, and in good...
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    "Shade tree" OBD2 scanner/software for 2014 Chevy Spark

    Re: OBD2 scanner/software for 2014 Chevy Spark Thanks for replying.
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    "Shade tree" OBD2 scanner/software for 2014 Chevy Spark

    Thanks for the insight. I think I might want bi-directional functionality and I'd rather have it and not need it than the other way 'round, unless it's crazy expensive. Straight away I like that the cable on the Diaglink is detachable. What is the DIY difference?
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    "Shade tree" OBD2 scanner/software for 2014 Chevy Spark

    Thanks for such a quick reply. My engine light actually did come on and the response from the dealer was that, "Sometime they just come on and we can't duplicate or find any issues". Innova's "RepairSolutions" add-on appealed to me because they claim it uses the diagnostic codes to search a...
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    Foxwell is having a "Flash Sale".

    I just posted elsewhere here about my looking for a scanner for my 2014 Chevy Spark then went to the Foxwell site and saw this "Flash Sale". My post is too new to have any responses so I wouldn't know which one to pick but I thought I'd post about it for others who do.
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    "Shade tree" OBD2 scanner/software for 2014 Chevy Spark

    OBD2 scanner/software for 2014 Chevy Spark This is my first post so, "Greetings!" I'm looking for a an OBD2 tool that can read OEM engine, transmission, and electrical codes that provide enough information for me to diagnose problems and research repair costs online before going to the dealer...
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