OBD

[Armchair Expert]

Probably been asked a million times but I have an engine light on my Alfa, thinking of buying a OBD reader, advice would be very welcome.

One that reads Japanese gray inported cars would be fab

[Richard-D]

My suggestion would be to buy one that covers all the ECUs (including airbags, ABS etc) and not just the engine. This does turn a £20 purchase into a £100 purchase but is well worth it the first time you get a wheel speed sensor failure or unplug a seat.

[Armchair Expert]

Richard-D said:

My suggestion would be to buy one that covers all the ECUs (including airbags, ABS etc) and not just the engine. This does turn a £20 purchase into a £100 purchase but is well worth it the first time you get a wheel speed sensor failure or unplug a seat.

Got a recommendation?

[Superleg48]

I bought one of these. Pretty Good. Easy to use and reads everything including the owner’s manual in the glovebox.

Suitable for most cars built anywhere.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07XSF6ZKM/ref...

[Desiderata]

Just buy a cheap chinese bluetooth one from Ebay. I've had a few Konnwei ones which are less than a fiver and never had a problem.
Download the Torque Pro app for a couple of pounds and Bob's your uncle, sorted.