Carista OBD2 Car Scanner

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About this app

Carista lets you diagnose warning lights, read and reset fault codes, monitor live vehicle data, customize your car, and perform DIY service procedures—all from your phone.

Save hours and thousands of dollars in workshop visits, and take control of your car's maintenance, diagnostics, and personalization.

NEW IN CARISTA
• Car Diary: log maintenance and repairs, track costs and set service reminders for each car
• EV/Hybrid Battery Health Check (Toyota only, PRO): get a 0–10 battery score with cell-level data

CUSTOMIZE YOUR CAR (PRO)
Unlock hidden features and personalize how your car behaves.
• Gauge needle sweep at startup
• Start screen logo
• Virtual instrument cluster themes
• Daytime running lights
• Coming-home and leaving-home lights
• Throttle response behavior
And many more

ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS (PRO)
Go beyond the Check Engine Light. Diagnose multiple electronic control modules, including ABS, airbag, SRS, Engine, Transmission, and manufacturer-specific systems. Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes before visiting a workshop.

SEE YOUR CAR'S LIVE DATA (PRO)
Monitor real-time vehicle parameters and see what's happening inside your car. Depending on your vehicle, live data can include:
• Engine and turbo information
• Launch control count
• Mileage information
• Airbag crash count
• Service interval information
• Engine RPM and other performance parameters

With supported vehicles, Apple CarPlay lets you view basic OBD2 live data on your car's screen while driving.

PERFORM DIY SERVICE PROCEDURES (PRO)
Handle simple maintenance yourself and avoid workshop visits. Depending on your vehicle, Carista offers:
• Electronic parking brake (EPB) service
• Service due indicator reset
• Tire pressure sensor (TPMS) registration
• Diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration
• Battery registration
And other vehicle-specific service functions

SUPPORTED CAR BRANDS
Carista supports Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dacia, Ford, GMC, Holden, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, MINI, Nissan, Opel/Vauxhall, Renault, Scion, SEAT, Škoda, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo.

Feature availability varies by vehicle, model year and hardware.

BASIC OBD2 FEATURES FOR MOST 2005/2008+ CARS (FREE)
Compatible vehicles with an OBD port also get basic OBD2 diagnostics, live data, and emissions readiness tools.

EASY TO USE:
Locate the OBD2 port
• Plug in the scanner
• Turn on ignition
• Open the app
• Pair it with the scanner

HARDWARE
For the best experience, pair the app with the Carista EVO Scanner. Carista also works with selected compatible OBD2 scanners, including OBDLink CX, OBDLink MX Bluetooth, OBDLink LX, Kiwi3, and genuine Bluetooth ELM327 v1.4 scanners.

The Carista OBD Scanner (white) is not compatible with Ford vehicles or SFD/SFD2-protected 2020+ Volkswagen Group vehicles. Check compatibility before purchasing a scanner.

WHY CARISTA?
• 3M+ users worldwide — trusted by millions of drivers.
• 10+ years of automotive expertise in diagnostics and customization.
• Official Volkswagen Group partner — advanced capabilities for supported VW Group vehicles.
• SFD & SFD2 support — unlock protected features on compatible Volkswagen Group vehicles.
• One subscription. All Pro features. — No individual credits needed.
• Regularly updated — new vehicles and features added often.

Learn more: https://carista.com/
Supported vehicles: https://carista.com/apps/supported-cars
Privacy Policy: https://carista.com/policies/privacy-policy
Diagnose fault codes, customize features, monitor live data and service your car
Updated on
Oct 23, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
  • This app may share these data types with third parties
    Location, Personal info and 5 others
  • This app may collect these data types
    Personal info, Financial info and 2 others
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

19.9K reviews
Jack Aston
July 27, 2026
You buy a car, you use it to change the setting once and it goes in a drawer for 4 years, till you're getting rid of the car and want to change things back but you can only pay £20 for a month or £60 for a year for the privilege, definitely need more subscriptions options if that's the way they want to go about it for something that gets use twice a decade.
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Prizmos Ltd.
July 29, 2026
Thanks for the feedback. We understand where you're coming from, paying for a full month just for a quick tweak years apart can feel frustrating. We'll pass your request for more flexible pricing options to our team! If you need any assistance, please contact us at support@carista.com.
Graham Blackwell
May 31, 2026
Unimpressed. If the app says no errors found, and the abs light is on the dash, I'm not going to buy a subscription to see if it can see the abs error. If the trial version said abs error detected, I'd be inclined to pay. I had no confidence it would detect the fault so uninstalled it. Let it detect all the errors then offer a subscription to let the user clear them. That would improve the conversion rate.
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Prizmos Ltd.
June 3, 2026
Thanks for the review and for sharing your feedback! Please note that the free version of the app only scans basic OBD2 engine data. Advanced manufacturer-specific modules, like ABS, require a Pro subscription to be scanned and detected at all, which is why the app showed no errors.
Kevin Ryan
March 17, 2025
Very expensive. I bought the adapter and downloaded the app. I thought that due to the hefty price of the Bluetooth module there was a months free subscription included in the price. I connected the module and connected to it with the app and was disappointed that to do anything other than just basic scans I had to spend another £14.99. To be fair once I had done this I did everything I needed to do. I just feel that with hindsight I should have looked into getting a cheaper third party adaptor.
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Prizmos Ltd.
March 19, 2025
Thanks for your feedback! We understand that pricing can be a concern, and we appreciate you sharing your experience. The adapter and app subscription are separate to ensure ongoing updates, support, and access to advanced features. We're glad to hear the app helped you get everything done once activated.

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