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Necessary things that you should keep in your car

There may be different unforeseen situations while you are driving, so we have prepared a list of essential things in your car. Of course, this is not completed list, but these things are undoubtedly necessary for all drivers. You can add your versions in comments.

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Car Diagnostic Tools & Software

Today, technologies allow performing a complex car diagnostics and its internal systems. Upgrading and improving vehicles is a small part of the overall technical situation and its improvement. Computer diagnostics allows you to inspect the performance of car and engine parameters.

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Interesting and useful statistics on InCarDoc official website

Our team never stops working to improve InCarDoc Application as well as the devoted official portal. Here you can find «For Driver» field in the header of the website, where you can see Statistics. Besides average fuel efficiency of vehicles, there are some interesting statistical data.

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Meet our new logo design!

We constantly improving InCarDoc App functionality, adding new features to your best driving experience. Besides developing new features, our team works on user-friendly design and today meet our new logo! On our official web portal, users can find a full list of application features and many useful services.

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What is DTC?

If "Check Engine Light" is on, it means that your vehicle has one or more OBD II Trouble Codes. The "Malfunction Indicator Lamp" (or MIL ) comes on to warn you when the Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) detects a problem that could cause your vehicle's emissions to exceed 1.5 times the legal limit.

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The difference between UDS and OBD protocols

Generally, UDS and OBD are both diagnostic protocol, but they are actually not comparable. While UDS protocol is used to diagnose a fault in an off-board condition, i.e. when the car is at the service center, OBD is essentially an onboard diagnostic service.

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Main rules to extend your vehicle's life and control it with InCarDoc

All drivers are interested in extending the vehicle exploitation capacity. The first thing that we should remember is regular car check that can prevent serious failures. The next one – your driving style. Sudden starts, and hard brakes could be the cause of the brake pads and rotors to wear out at a faster rate.

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Types of car diagnostics

Timely car diagnostics is the first necessary thing that every driver should remember. There are two basic types of vehicle diagnostics. For complex car checking it would be the best to run both diagnostics types. Let's examine the primary diagnostic categories.

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How to Check Out a Used Car Before Buying It

All drivers buying a used car worry about its condition and performance after the previous owner. Experts recommend starting the vehicle inspection from checking of the technical passport and all its data: the registration date, the year of manufacture, as well as checking the service book. 

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How to choose an OBD II adapter: Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

All you need to check your vehicle and start enjoying all application opportunities is a smartphone and adapter. One of the most common question on our portal is about choosing OBD adapter, particularly which one device is suitable – Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

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How to connect InCarDoc iOS and Android to OBD adapter?

InCarDoc is a top application for car diagnostics with millions of fans worldwide. Today, let us remind information about connecting process and starting the application for iOS and Android operating systems.

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How an Engine Control Unit Affects the Car Performance?

Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is embedded system that controls one or more of the electrical system or subsystems in a transport vehicle. ECU is a part of an engine management system allows car-owners to control vehicle internal processes.