Reviews - ThrottleHolic

Motopower MP69033: Good Budget Code Reader or Cheap Toy?

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As I pen down this Motopower MP69033 review, my mind floods with the memory of the evening I decided to buy the unit and test it. Truth be told, I'm not a fan of budget code readers, and the only reason I bought this one is because it was on sale for a retail price lower than the amount I had paid f...

Ancel AD310: Perfect Beginner Code Reader or Cheap Imposter?

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Very few code readers have had the commercial success of the little, insignificant-looking Ancel AD310. On face value, there's little to suspect that the smallish-looking unit is worthy of some space in the glovebox of a car; any glovebox, for that matter. This was what attracted me to it: for t...

Astro AI Digital Clamp Meter Review: Crap or DIY Must Have?

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When mechanics started taking me for a ride, I discovered the ultra-beautiful world of auto DIY. However, a subsequent problem, similar to the initial 'mechanical' challenge, presented itself: the challenge of finding DIY-friendly tools. The challenge of getting good, reliable auto DIY grade co...

ANCEL HD3600 Review: The Scanner That INSTANTLY Saves Money

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ANCEL HD3600 Review: The Heavy-Duty Equipment Scanner That INSTANTLY Saves Money... Many new vehicle buyers in the US, given the option, shy away from diesel-powered vehicles, citing the massive soot these engines produce as an excuse. Fortunately, this is an issue that the Ancel HD3600 revi...

Best Car Code Reader (One Clear Winner, 5 Good Reasons)

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Recently, I stumbled upon my stock of always-adding OBD II code readers and scanners. Naturally, I smiled at them (and half expected them to smile back). But, as I made to leave, something struck me deep: what's the best car code reader there is today? As simple as this question is, many years a...

Tested: The Best OBD II Scanners for 2026 (DIYers Edition)

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When I first answered the auto DIY call, there were a few questions I needed answers to; answers I believed would define my very existence as a vehicle owner interested in directly fixing my car. At the top of that list were the best OBD II scanners I could get as a mechanic, riding solo. I star...

Innova 5610 Review: A Badass Pro Scanner Without the Fees

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I 'm not a fan of recurring costs - unless they can't be avoided. If there's a way to avoid recurrently spending money and still get what I want, I'll consider the option immediately. This is the primary motivation for this Innova 5610 review and if you're in the same boat as I am, then, one thing i...

Foxwell ST203 Review: Badass Automotive Smoke Basics & More

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I've forgotten the year this happened, but I clearly remember these two. First, I still had a mechanic, and second, it was raining badly during that period. Armed with the confidence that my mechanic knew what he was doing, I followed him blindly - and never believed I'd be writing this Foxwell ST20...

The Best Portable Jump Starter (1 Winner, Several Reasons)

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When I bought my first portable jumper, I wasn't thinking about the best portable jump starter the market could offer. I simply made a calculated bet, and armed with the confidence only a complete novice is allowed to possess, took the plunge. Now, looking back, about five years later, that port...

Noco GB50 Portable Jumper Review (After 5+ Full Years)

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When I first bought the Noco GB50 portable jumper, I wasn't a DIY mechanic yet. I wasn't also an automotive freelance writer. I was just a regular vehicle owner who was scared (out of my bones) of having a starter battery go flat on me (again) and leave me stranded in the process. Naturally, thu...