CARISTAOBD - Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner - Car Scanner Diagnostic Tool and Code Reader with Access to Diagnostics, Customizations, Service Tools, and Live Data

Small enough to leave in glovebox. Ignore subscription costs. I put one month on when I need it. Reset airbag light for MOT. Fit rear pads with electric parking brake. Fit fuel filter and prime HP fuel pump properly. DPF reset and diagnostics. ABS sensor diagnostic. All of this I have done with this simple to use dongle type OBD reader. Saved thousands on labour and garage costs. VW passat b7 2012. Using once pays for itself. Also can turn on or off things like daytime running lights, indicator 1 flash or 3 on touch and many more. I recommend this Catista unit to everyone

This is an amazing app if yoir car is newer and has the correct systems to be utilised, this has saved me and my family plenty of money, the diagnostic is accurate when used, I have been able to change settings on my car. There are 2 ways to use the app, one is free for basic diagnostic which is OK does the job to give codes. The other is to pay a membership and utilise the full app, the yearly price is less than one diagnostic at a garage, the extra features are good. Works on my bmw, audi and my brothers VW. Car list is growing alot.

Carista is probably one of the better known home diagnostic and 'customising' OBD tools on the market.I had access to one in the past and this helped in my decision to purchase it.The plug-in reader is small and neat - it tucks away in the OBD port in the car, and you could leave it plugged in if you wish.You can only connect through the Carista app on your smartphone/device and you don't need to Bluetooth sync it.The readouts and information are good - it's much more in depth than a basic plug-in OBDII reader, and gives you details on faults in the electrical systems, infotainment, transmission, etc. as well as the general engine systems.Where your vehicle allows you can customise some parts of the general vehicle functionality, such as convenience systems, light operation, locking acknowledgements, etc.I added an alarm 'bip' when I lock the car.Sadly you have to pay a subscription to access all features after the one-month free trial (which was priced at £46.99 a year when I purchased this unit in January 2021). You have to sign up to this subscription before you can access any features, but you can cancel at the end of your one month trial.Overall a good system and I would recommend it, but might not be worth the subscription price if you're not going to use all the features.

Likes:* Value for money* Access to dealership-level diagnostics such as rear calliper rewind and DPF regen* Loads of customisation. I enabled US lights, cornering lights and coming/leaving home lights on my B6 Passat* Works as a regular OBD scanner on any car, providing fault codes, a brief description, and ability to clear codes and reset MIL.I bought this for my new to me 2010 B6 Passat to get an insight on if the car needed any work that may not have been picked up on before, also to customise my car with some extras that either weren’t available in my region or weren’t enabled on my car when it was new. At €50 for a year subscription to the premium service, in addition to the €40 to the unit, that’s €90 you can easily recoup in savings on diagnostic fees and labour if you have a toolbox and aren’t afraid to get your hands and clothes dirty. Really wish I had one when I had my previous car as it would have saved on a lot of guesswork!

Ok for basic use on basic fault finding,

I’ve had this installed on my 2013 Audi A5 2.0tdi start stop for 10mins and already love it!I’ve finally turned off that dreaded stop start that I hate on my car, everytime I open the car door the engine used to switch off which in theory is a great safety feature but in reality it’s a pain, turned that off and it worked perfectly. I also turned on the passenger mirror tilt on reverse (bonus) and turned on the bleep noise when the car is locked and unlocked (lovely).I work on my own cars and doing the rear breaks will be a dream now I can wind back the pistons on the electronic handbrake.I tried diagnosing the car but it came back with 0 faults so I can’t comment on whether it will clear any fault codes or not but I’m 99% sure it will.In order to receive your free 1 month trial you have to purchase the yearly subscription (about £45) which you can cancel before it’s due (after 1 month) honestly it’s worth every penny!Dont think just get it, doing my brother in laws bmw 5 series in a few days so will update on that car.