I know a lift is helpful in seeing certain parts of the car, and an engine code scanner is very helpful. (mechanics.stackexchange.com)
I will be keeping this car for ever so I purchased a decent code scanner I can diagnose what the internal computer logs is giving out. (mechanics.stackexchange.com)
There is even a secure QR code scanner for the few times you will need one. (android.gadgethacks.com)