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Car Scanner ELM OBD2

Car Scanner ELM OBD2

Android Auto And Vehicles CAR SCANNER LLC
4.7 Popularity

Diagnose your car's issues with this OBD2 scanner app

System Requirements

Updated
July 14, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone
Android
Android 6.0++
Package Name
com.ovz.carscanner

So here's my honest take on Car Scanner ELM OBD2. I've tested a bunch of car diagnostic apps and this one's pretty solid. The ability to build your own custom dashboard with all the stats you care about is a game-changer. And being able to quickly look up and clear error codes is super handy. But it does have a bit of a learning curve, and the interface could be more polished. Still, if you want deep data on your vehicle's performance, this is one of the better options out there.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of data and diagnostics at your fingertips
  • Custom dashboards let you track the stats that matter most
  • Big database of error code explanations
  • Can reset check engine lights easily
  • Free to use, no subscription required

Cons

  • Takes some time to figure out all the features
  • Interface is a bit cluttered and could use a refresh
  • Occasional connectivity issues with the OBD2 adapter
  • Ads can get annoying if you don't upgrade to the paid version
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Description

Been using Car Scanner ELM OBD2 for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that lets you connect your phone to your car’s OBD2 port and see all sorts of real-time data. Like performance stats, error codes, sensor readings – it’s pretty cool.

Here’s what you do: you get a little Bluetooth or WiFi OBD2 adapter, pair it with the app, and boom, you’ve got your own car diagnostics dashboard. There’s also a huge database of error code explanations, so you can quickly figure out what’s wrong with your ride. And you can even reset those check engine lights – took me a while to figure that out but it’s super useful.

Look, if you’re into cars and want more data than just the basics, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the UI can be a little clunky at times – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want to keep a closer eye on what’s going on under the hood.

User Reviews

Sarah Gregg October 14, 2025

Had a check engine light come on my car a couple months ago. Connected to my bluetooth OBDII device quickly and easily. Got the codes in a few seconds and...

Greg Shank October 14, 2025

I tried a few other OBD2 apps before deciding on one, and this one was by far the best & easiest to use. In fact I couldn't get the others...

A Google user October 14, 2025

There was a little learning involved, with this free app, but it worked great. To clear a fault code, you have to turn the motor off, log out of the...

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