🚀 Diagnose smarter, drive safer, and never miss a beat!
The ANCEL BD310 is a cutting-edge 3-in-1 OBD2 scanner combining wired reliability, Bluetooth app connectivity, and a heads-up display for real-time driving diagnostics. Recognized by Car and Driver as the best DIY scanner in 2025, it offers comprehensive engine code reading, battery and trip analysis, and smog test readiness. Compatible with nearly all gasoline vehicles from 1996 onward, it’s designed for everyday drivers who demand professional-grade insights without the mechanic’s price tag.
Manufacturer | ANCEL |
Brand | ANCEL |
Item Weight | 2.82 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 5 x 2 x 1 inches |
Item model number | BD310 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | BD310 |
Special Features | ➤diagnosis report, automatic screenshot, editable dashboard, flashlight,, ➤2 in 1 diagnostic tool (handheld / Bluetooth mode)., ➤With trip management,performance test,battery voltage test,, ➤magnet design, 56-inch cable, multi-language, ➤car HUD mode,voice alarms,sleep setting. |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
R**.
Good balance between usability and professional
I don’t know how but this scanner does the job right, I think it’s UI and data it presents are very good and well thought out. Sure, the numbers are confusing but it’s just a quick google search. I think it connects well between phone and car. Pretty good and I needed it to diagnose something, did just the thing I needed it to and now it’s used to track numbers. Great for its price!
B**N
Fast Bluetooth connectivuty and great app UI
The device connects to the phone quickly and the Android app UI is intuitive and easy to use. I also like that you can pull info on the codes right from the app. I don't have any codes right now, so I didn't fully test this functionality but on paper it sounds great.I purchased the package with the Ancel BST100 Battery Load tester which also works great,. This is an excellent value and I highly recommend it.
M**E
App is terrible, but it works.
It does everything it’s supposed to, and well enough that I’ll keep it. However the app for it is kinda garbage tbh.Oh well, it works and was relatively inexpensive. So it’s still passing marks from me.
T**
Ease of use, Great Value for the money
As a wholesaler just looking for a an inexpensive scanner this has been a great tool. IT is great that you can just read the codes from the tool itself you don't need the app but there is an app if that is what you prefer to use. It doesn't read air bag lights but that was known before hand. I have yet to find a car it does not hook up to.
L**I
Vehicle Code Reader for the Masses
Works great.; easy to use. I didn't setup Bluetooth. Just press the button on the left side and your good. I carry in my vehicle. It'll tell you if the vehicle is carrying a permanent code. Clearing code doesn't remove it permanently for some code. Why? IDK, ask your mechanic.
J**B
Check all the features work
2011 Silverado 1500It’s ok, monitors basic functions, clears codes etc. check you can use all the features with your make/model/year etc, mine won’t even run the basic battery test
S**T
Integrated system - less guessing
For the average quasi-car guy this is the sweet spot. I tried a highly rated $14 dongle and downloaded and tried 3 different Android apps. I discovered that one app was incompatible (description never implied this), two connected right away. But I had questions about intended functionality that I sent in to both the dongle and app people. After repeated queries and 4 days nary a peep. They seemed to work ok but always a question of what they were and were not intended to do. And one app was particularly unpredictable when trying to configure new gauges.Then I came across this integrated system. What attracted me to it was the interface that can remain semi-permanantly attached to the dash with the compatibilty with the app designed for this device. No guessing about compatibility. They are designed to work together. And I don't have to use my phone all the time - only when I want a larger screen or to take a deeper dive into the readings.The system turns off after a few minutes of ignition off and turns on when the button on the left side is pushed. It is always available and informative.Sure, it is not the full-featured $$$ system used in shops- probably 10% of the cost of what's in the shop. But I'm guessing it does 90% of what most of us need to know.So for casual users who have an older vehicle (mine is a 2017 Mazda) who don't want surprises or much guessing about the performance of their vehicle, I consider this the sweet spot among similar devices.
B**1
Easy to use
The Ancel BD310 OBD2 Scanner is a great tool for car owners and DIY mechanics.The scanner is easy to use. You can connect it to your phone using Bluetooth with the Ancel app, which makes it even more useful for advanced diagnostics. It works with any vehicle equipped with OBDII. You can read and clear error codes, it can show real-time data, and it can test your car’s battery with this scanner.If you’re looking for an easy-to-use and affordable car scanner, the Ancel BD310 is a great choice.
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