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Save hours and thousands of dollars in unnecessary workshop visits, and take control of your car's maintenance, diagnostics, and personalization.\n\nTrusted by 3+ million users worldwide, Carista supports 30+ car brands, offers SFD & SFD2 compatibility, and brings 10+ years of leadership in the OBD2 industry.\n\nCUSTOMIZE YOUR CAR (PRO)\nUnlock hidden features and personalize how your car behaves.\n• Gauge needle sweep at startup\n• Start screen logo\n• Virtual instrument cluster themes\n• Daytime running lights\n• Coming-home and leaving-home lights\n• Throttle response behavior\nAnd many more\n\nADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS (PRO)\nGo 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.\n\nSEE YOUR CAR'S LIVE DATA (PRO)\nMonitor real-time vehicle parameters and see what's happening inside your car. Depending on your vehicle, live data can include:\n• Engine and turbo information\n• Launch control count\n• Mileage information\n• Airbag crash count\n• Service interval information\n• Engine RPM and other performance parameters\n\nWith supported vehicles, Apple CarPlay lets you view basic OBD2 live data on your car's screen while driving.\n\nPERFORM DIY SERVICE PROCEDURES (PRO)\nHandle simple maintenance yourself and avoid workshop visits. Depending on your vehicle, Carista offers:\n• Electronic parking brake (EPB) service\n• Service due indicator reset\n• Tire pressure sensor (TPMS) registration\n• Diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration\n• Battery registration\nAnd other vehicle-specific service functions\n\nSUPPORTED CAR BRANDS\nCarista supports Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Cupra, Dacia, Ford, Genesis, GMC, Holden, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, MAN, Mazda, Mini, Nissan, Opel/Vauxhall, Pontiac, Renault, Saab, Scion, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo.\n\nFeature availability varies by vehicle, model year and hardware: https://carista.com/apps/supported-cars\n\nBASIC OBD2 FEATURES FOR MOST 2005/2008+ CARS (FREE)\nCompatible vehicles with an OBD port also get basic OBD2 diagnostics, live data, and emissions readiness tools.\n\nEASY TO USE:\nLocate the OBD2 port\n• Plug in the scanner\n• Turn on ignition\n• Open the app\n• Pair it with the scanner\n\nHARDWARE\nFor 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.\n\nThe Carista OBD Scanner (white) is not compatible with Ford vehicles or SFD/SFD2-protected 2020+ Volkswagen Group vehicles. Check compatibility before purchasing a scanner.\n\nWHY CARISTA?\n• 3M+ users worldwide — Trusted by millions of drivers to understand, maintain, and personalize their cars.\n• 10+ years of automotive expertise — Over a decade of experience in vehicle diagnostics and customization.\n• Official Volkswagen Group partner — Trusted automotive technology with advanced capabilities for supported VW Group vehicles.\n• 300+ customizations — Hundreds of ways to personalize your car and unlock hidden features.\n• SFD & SFD2 support — Unlock supported SFD- and SFD2-protected features and customizations on compatible Volkswagen Group vehicles.\n• 30+ car brands supported — One app for a wide range of popular manufacturers.\n• One subscription. All Pro features. — Access every Pro feature for your vehicle without buying individual credits.\n• Regularly updated — New vehicles and features added frequently.\n\nLearn more: https://carista.com/\nSupported vehicles: https://carista.com/apps/supported-cars\nPrivacy Policy: https://carista.com/policies/privacy-policy","facts":{"developer_id":954363568,"developer_url":"https://carista.com","first_released":"2015-03-20T11:24:01Z","support_url":null,"privacy_url":null,"website_url":null,"app_version":"10.1.1","release_notes":"Check out our latest release (v10.1) with new features.\nHybrid and EV battery health for Toyota & Lexus!\nRun the check to get your battery health score and cell/block data, with an AI summary of what it means. Find it in Service.\nMeet Car Diary: your car’s service history in one place\nLog every repair and maintenance with costs, and get reminders before the next service is due. 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