OBD2 Scan Tool & Code Reader

I can't comment on the one in your link but I have the most basic reader similar to the one sold by Lidl or Aldi a few years ago and it's very handy.

My local mechanic has one that connects to his laptop and you can download specific software for specific cars.

I've had a cheap generic one and they work fine for basic diagnostics if used with something like the Torque app.

I since upgraded to OBDEleven which gives far more options and the ability to tweak settings easily but it's a lot more expensive vs the first option (although still not mad money like a full professional system like VCDS) and it depends on what car you have as to what you'll get out of it. On my Audi (or any VAG car) you can adjust lots of stuff with it but it doesn't support (or only offers basic scanning) for most other brands.

Either way, definitely worth having regardless of the age of the car IMO. Most cars nowadays are rolling computers and when they inevitably throw up a cryptic error or warning symbol, the scanner/app will read it and you can do your own research before calling the mechanic to get an idea of what you're looking at, and more importantly how serious and potentially expensive it might be!

Car Scanner app and a cheap OBD dongle will cover you for ecu and other modules such as ABS, airbag etc.

Not sure on those. Note the 2nd one you posted specifically says it doesn't work on hybrids.

The one listed by jj880 is probably all you need. If you want more features then you really want a PC (computer) based system where its easy to access the info on screen and via a keyboard. If you have too much functionality on a small handheld device its not going to be that easy to get at via a 4 button key pad. Then if you want a bluetooth connection to a phone just get a cheap bluetooth ODB2 connector.

Edit> Where are you OP? If you say you might find someone with a scanner nearby that will show you want it can do?

How much would that work out at, delivered to Ireland?

Would it incur extra charges? Customs/vat?

Fantastic.

Thank you.

Honestly the cabled one linked to is about as simple to use and generic as it gets. I don't see any advantage in a bluetooth connector.

The name is a bit confusing but I was recommending the actual Car Scanner app - this one: https://www.carscanner.info/

If you're going to go along those lines, you need a decent OBD dongle - maybe something like this: https://www.vgatemall.com/products-detail/i-9/

If you'd prefer a dedicated handheld device, you can contact the likes of OBDPrice (https://www.obdprice.eu/) with your VIN and a list of the functions that you want to use and they'll tell you what'll work from the Ancel range.

The phone app approach is the cheapest way but they all vary in terms of what they'll show. Car Scanner shows completely different levels of detail according to the make/model that its used on. If you're around Newbridge/Kildare you're welcome to try out mine to see if it meets your needs.

What exact car or what range of cars or ages? What are you trying to do? Garage level equipment covers a lot. Phone apps can cover a lot but varies by vehicle. There are some cheap/free windows software that is quite good for fords such as forscan. With them all you need to be aware the codes is just the start. You then need to Google the car with the error code and see what root cause was for others. You need to learn how to diagnose abd root cause and often these will pull up lots of errors that have nothing to do with the issue.