There are now some handheld inductance/capacitance/resistance measuring tools that are comparable in price to a traditional digital VOM. Are they good enough to be of use in typical troublshooting situations like motors, alternators and ignition systems? In other words, no RF.
Amazon has one for only $35, which seems hard to believe. One review notes lack of overload protection, perhaps explaining the low price, but still it's said to work reasonably well. Even if a unit with decent overload protection doubles the price that seems inexpensive, if it really works.
My only experience with LCR measurements was with a General Radio manual bridge probably built in the 1960's. Excellent, but bulky.
Thanks for reading, and any guidance!
bob prohaska