A quick way to precisely diagnose myriad automotive problems—or at the very least get a rough idea of what might be wrong—is to use an automotive scan tool.

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For the average home mechanic, the scan tool is an essential first step in automotive troubleshooting. The Actron U-Scan is a new take on the diagnostic scanner.

If your vehicle is throwing a check engine light, but you don't have a diagnostic scanner handy, here are three tricks to try before seeing a mechanic.