Carly — OBD2 car scanner

Carly — OBD2 car scanner

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Carly — OBD2 Car Scanner: Take Professional Control of Your Car and Save Thousands

Diagnose faults, perform DIY maintenance, and unlock hidden features with the most versatile OBD2 solution. Stop guessing and start saving with expert guides and live engine data at your fingertips.

Publisher

Carly Solutions GmbH Co KG

Category

Productivity

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.6/5

Total Ratings

55K+

Locales

5

Your Car, Decoded

Discover the interface used by 1M+ users.

Carly OBD2 scanner and mobile app showing car diagnostic tools and cost savings claim

Carly OBD2 scanner and mobile app showing car diagnostic tools and cost savings claim

Smartphone screen displaying Carly app with car health diagnostics and fault codes

Smartphone screen displaying Carly app with car health diagnostics and fault codes

Carly app interface showing a smart mechanic repair guide and fault code analysis for car maintenance

Carly app interface showing a smart mechanic repair guide and fault code analysis for car maintenance

Carly app interface showing real time engine speed oil temperature and battery voltage

Carly app interface showing real time engine speed oil temperature and battery voltage

Smartphone displaying the Carly app service and maintenance screen with oil change interval tracking.

Smartphone displaying the Carly app service and maintenance screen with oil change interval tracking.

Smartphone displaying the Carly app coding interface alongside the universal scanner.

Smartphone displaying the Carly app coding interface alongside the universal scanner.

Carly app interface showing a used car mileage and VIN manipulation check

Carly app interface showing a used car mileage and VIN manipulation check

A Carly OBD2 scanner device next to a smartphone showing the car diagnostic app in a workshop setting.

A Carly OBD2 scanner device next to a smartphone showing the car diagnostic app in a workshop setting.

Master Your Vehicle Like a Pro

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.

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Expert Repair Guides

Stop guessing when a light comes on. Get detailed fault analysis and step-by-step repair guides to fix issues yourself and avoid expensive shop bills.

Unlock Hidden Customization

Take charge of your car's software. Personalize hidden features like lighting behaviors and dashboard settings to make your vehicle truly yours.

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Total Maintenance Sovereignty

Perform your own oil resets and battery registrations from your phone. Monitor live engine data in real-time to ensure your machine is running at peak performance.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 1M+ people who love this app.

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"Carly is a total game-changer for BMW owners. I used the coding feature to unlock my digital speedometer and disable the auto-start-stop in minutes. It paid for itself the very first time a warning light came on and I was able to diagnose the issue at home rather than paying $200 just for a scan at the 'stealership'."

Mark Thompson
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"Carly literally saved me from buying a lemon. I brought the scanner to a used car inspection and the mileage manipulation check flagged a discrepancy that wasn't on the report. Now I use it to manage the maintenance on my Audi, and the step-by-step repair guides make DIY fixes actually feel achievable for a non-pro."

Sarah Jenkins

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

18%
Negative

Summary

This app receives predominantly negative feedback, reflected in a global sentiment score of 18 out of 100. A major point of contention is the subscription model, frequently described as a 'scam' or 'abzocke' due to hidden auto-renewal, high costs, and significant difficulty in cancellation. While some users found the app functional for basic tasks like error reading and clearing, especially for BMW and Mini vehicles, many reported issues with advanced coding capabilities, slowness, and general incompatibility across various car models, including Skoda Superb 3 (2022), BMW 1er F40, and Berlingo B9. Customer support is largely criticized for being unresponsive and unhelpful, despite a few positive interactions, contributing to an overall perception of poor value for money.

Common Themes

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About the app

Everything you need to know about Carly — OBD2 car scanner.

Description

Carly is the most versatile OBD2 solution, offering diagnostics, engine live data, and guides for car repair and maintenance. It's helped over a million car owners to save up to $2,000 per year for car-related topics. Get the Carly app and the Carly Universal Scanner to access data through the OBD2 port of your car. Unleash your inner car hero with Carly! It works for Audi, BMW, Ford, Lexus, Mercedes, Mini, Opel, Porsche, Renault, Seat, Skoda, Toyota, VW, and almost all other car brands with an OBD2 port. As every car is unique, which specific Carly features are available will vary with every model, build year, hardware, and software. ———— BASIC FEATURES INCLUDED IN THE (FREE) BASIC PACKAGE Diagnostics (OBD), Live Data (OBD), and Emission Check (OBD) enable you to have control over the most important systems — engine and transmission. ADVANCED FEATURES INCLUDED IN THE PREMIUM PACKAGE (YEARLY LICENSE) • UNDERSTAND YOUR CAR'S HEALTH With Carly Diagnostics, you can read and clear fault codes from all built-in electronic control units (ECUs), including engine, transmission, ABS, airbag, and multimedia, keep track of your car’s health, gauge the severity of problems, and more. • POWERCHARGE YOUR REPAIR SKILLS Get expert repair guides for your specific issues to help you understand and fix the issues by yourself. • MONITOR ENGINE LIVE DATA Live parameters or live data can help you take the guesswork out of understanding what your car needs and narrow down the fault causes. • PERFORM CAR MAINTENANCE INDEPENDENT OF THE WORKSHOP The Carly Maintenance feature helps you step-by-step to service your car yourself, reset your service and keep track of your service intervals directly from your phone. • VIEW THE CONDITION OF YOUR BATTERY The Carly Battery Check function helps you monitor the status of your car's starter battery, which will help to increase your batterie lifetime. • CODE AND UNLOCK HIDDEN FEATURES Access hidden features set by the manufacturer and customize your car to fit your needs. This feature is only available on certain car brands/models, and the coding options vary between each control unit. • DETECT MILEAGE MANIPULATION Mileage manipulation is on the rise. Don’t get tricked when buying a used car — use Carly to perform a used car inspection before buying. ———— HOW IT WORKS Step 1: Check which features are available for your car model Step 2: Order your Carly Universal Scanner Step 3: Plug the scanner into the OBD2 port and log in on this app THE CARLY UNIVERSAL SCANNER — THE MOST ADVANCED OBD DEVICE The OBD2 device was designed to support almost all car brands with an OBD2 port and to enable advanced Carly features. The scanner comes with: • A lifetime warranty • Premium customer support Take the health of your car into your own hands! ———— You can purchase a subscription for an individual car brand or for all car brands. This is a yearly subscription. The subscription automatically renews for one year if not canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The subscription can be managed in your purchases and the automatic renewal can be deactivated there. Terms of Use: https://bit.ly/35Mxg5s Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/35Rruze

Latest Version

41.25.122214

Size

327.9 MB

First Released

Oct 7, 2011

Stop Overpaying for Car Repairs Today

Join over 1 million DIY enthusiasts using Carly to skip the dealership, unlock hidden features, and take full control of your car’s health directly from your phone.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Carly — OBD2 car scanner

What is Carly and what does it do?

Carly is an OBD2 solution offering diagnostics, engine live data, and repair guides for car maintenance. It helps car owners understand their vehicle's health and save money on repairs.

How does the Carly app work?

The Carly app works by connecting to your car's OBD2 port via the Carly Universal Scanner. Users first check feature availability, then plug the scanner in, and log into the app.

Which car brands are compatible with Carly?

Carly works with Audi, BMW, Ford, Lexus, Mercedes, Mini, Opel, Porsche, Renault, Seat, Skoda, Toyota, VW, and most other car brands equipped with an OBD2 port.

Can Carly save car owners money?

Yes, Carly can save car owners up to $2,000 per year on car-related topics by providing diagnostics, repair guides, and maintenance tools.

What are the basic features of the free Carly package?

The free Carly package includes basic OBD diagnostics, live data monitoring, and emission checks. These features focus on the engine and transmission systems.

What advanced features does the Carly Premium Package offer?

The Carly Premium Package offers advanced diagnostics, expert repair guides, engine live data, car maintenance tools, battery checks, hidden feature coding, and mileage manipulation detection.

Does Carly provide repair guides for car issues?

Yes, Carly provides expert repair guides for specific issues, helping users understand and fix problems independently. This is a premium feature.

Can Carly detect mileage manipulation in used cars?

Yes, Carly offers a mileage manipulation detection feature for used car inspections. It evaluates VIN and mileage data points to check for discrepancies.

What is the Carly Universal Scanner?

The Carly Universal Scanner is an advanced OBD2 device that supports almost all car brands. It is essential for enabling the advanced features of the Carly app.

Does the Carly Universal Scanner come with a warranty?

Yes, the Carly Universal Scanner comes with a lifetime warranty and premium customer support.

How do I get Carly's advanced features?

Access to Carly's advanced features requires purchasing a Carly Universal Scanner and a yearly Premium Package license, available as an individual car brand or all car brands subscription.

Can I reset service intervals with Carly?

Yes, the Carly Maintenance feature allows users to perform car services themselves, reset service lights, and track service intervals directly from the phone.

Does Carly allow coding or unlocking hidden car features?

Yes, Carly can access hidden manufacturer features and customize car settings. Feature availability and coding options vary by car brand and model.

Is a subscription required for Carly?

Yes, advanced features of Carly require a yearly subscription, which can be for an individual car brand or all car brands. Basic OBD features are included in the free package.

How can I monitor my car's battery with Carly?

The Carly Battery Check function monitors the status of your car's starter battery. This helps increase the battery's lifetime.