Recommendations for a Good OBD II Scanner under $200

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2015 Buick Regal Premium I - 2.0L Turbo
Been looking for a good OBD II Scanner that won't break the bank.
I'd like it to have Free Lifetime Updates if possible.
So far I don't need it for my Regal, but my Daughter's Equinox is in
need of me running a scan.
Her boyfriend has an OBD II Scanner, I asked him to scan it for me, but that was
over a week ago that I asked him.
My daughter drives her twins everywhere and I'd hate for her SUV to
break down while with the twins.
TIA
 
I use BlueDriver. It serves its purpose with me very well, but can go quite in-depth on diagnostics and other things. It costs $100 (I think), and the Canadian company that owns them updates it for free. It even offers "top reported fixes" when showing you what codes the car has, with links to Amazon. It's a nice start when diagnosing a problem, in my opinion.
 
I've looked for an OBD II Scanner before, but never bought one (keep putting it off).
I do remember looking at the BlueDriver, kinda forgot about it (It did get pretty good reviews).

I ended up taking my daughter's Equinox over to O'reilly's today and having
them scan it for me.
I looked at their Innova Scanners while I was there.
Turns out that her High Pressure Fuel Pump is going out and needs changed.
It was a $322.99 for the part, so the OBD II Scanner is back on hold for a while.
She also needs part of her Exhaust done too, about another $170.
Just trying to help my daughter out a little (I can do the work but the cost is
killing me).

On the good side, I got to buy a new tool.
I needed the tool to pop the High Pressure Fuel Line off.
Just bought a cheap set, but it should work for this job.
I used to have this Tool, but someone borrowed it and never brought it back.

Also looks like my Regal Repairs are put on hold, yet again.
Not really repairs, more like Preventive Maintenance.
I have about $700 worth of parts in my Cart at Rock Auto, been there for months and months.
 
I didn't know that GearWrench made OBD II Scanners.
I now have a Link for that Scanner marked so I can take a look at them when I've got the money again.

I've got 2 x 56pcs GearWrench Ratcheting Screwdriver Set (Link Below) and also a set
of GearWrench Ratcheting Wrenches (including Stubbys), (Link Below).
GearWrench 82779 56 Pc. Ratcheting GearDriver Screwdriver Set
GearWrench 85034 34 Pc. 72-Tooth 12 Point Standard & Stubby Ratcheting Combination SAE/Metric Wrench Set

The GearWrench Ratcheting Screwdriver Set is the Best Ratcheting Screwdriver Set I've ever had.
I won's say it's the best Ratcheting Screwdriver I've ever had, but it is the best set.
I own a Snap-On Ratcheting Screwdriver that is awesome, but it doesn't offer the
ability to use sockets like the GearWrench Set does!
I picked up the 2 screwdriver sets at Sears for $15 each about 10-15 years ago.
I think this Screwdriver Set is currently going for around $70 on sale, but normally goes for around $155.

Anyway, thanks for the recommendations.
 
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