These sites discuss free OBDII software and $65 interface cards for reading codes. The software runs on your laptop, the interface box and cable are described on their 'order' page (one card is listed as 'for imports'. They have an address and forum for tech questions and support issues. Other than , I don't know anything about them. If you are on a budget, you might check them out.
http://www.akmcables.com/obdii.htm
http://www.scantool.net/
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