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product_id: 48774682
title: "Carista OBD - Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner - Car Scanner Diagnostic Tool and Code Reader with Access to Diagnostics, Customizations, Service Tools, and Live Data - Subscription Required"
brand: "carista"
price: "€ 75.53"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Carista"
url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/48774682-carista-obd-bluetooth-obd2-scanner-car-scanner-diagnostic-tool-code
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---

# Bluetooth wireless connection Rapid coding & customization Multi-module vehicle diagnostics Carista OBD - Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner - Car Scanner Diagnostic Tool and Code Reader with Access to Diagnostics, Customizations, Service Tools, and Live Data - Subscription Required

**Brand:** carista
**Price:** € 75.53
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚗 Unlock your car’s hidden potential—diagnose, customize, and conquer the road!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Carista OBD - Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner - Car Scanner Diagnostic Tool and Code Reader with Access to Diagnostics, Customizations, Service Tools, and Live Data - Subscription Required by carista
- **How much does it cost?** € 75.53 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/48774682-carista-obd-bluetooth-obd2-scanner-car-scanner-diagnostic-tool-code)

## Best For

- carista enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted carista brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Bluetooth Connectivity:** Plug & play with Android & iOS for instant car insights.
- • **Advanced Multi-Module Diagnostics:** Access engine, ABS, airbag & more for 90% of vehicle issues.
- • **Customizations at Your Fingertips:** Personalize lighting, engine parameters & unlock hidden features effortlessly.
- • **Subscription-Based Power User Tools:** Unlock premium diagnostics & service tools with flexible monthly or annual plans.
- • **DIY Maintenance & Live Data Monitoring:** Skip the garage—track sensor data & clear fault codes in real-time.

## Overview

The Carista OBD Bluetooth Scanner is a compact, user-friendly diagnostic tool compatible with select Toyota, BMW, VW, Audi, and more. It offers multi-module fault code reading, live data monitoring, and vehicle customizations via a dedicated app on Android and iOS. While basic features activate immediately, advanced diagnostics and coding require a subscription. Perfect for millennials who want to take control of their car’s health and personalization without expensive dealer visits.

## Description

From the brand

Review: Amazing car diagnostic tool for everyday use. - I’ve been really impressed with the Carista EVO Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner from Carista — it was incredibly easy to set up, paired with my phone in minutes, and the app made everything simple to understand even for a non-expert. I’ve used it to check my car’s overall status, read and clear fault codes, and keep an eye on potential issues before they turn into bigger problems, which gives real peace of mind. I also liked how straightforward it was to change certain vehicle settings and customisations right from the app, something I couldn’t do with basic scanners before. The Bluetooth connection has been stable and reliable, and the whole experience feels polished and user-friendly rather than technical or confusing. It’s a great tool for everyday drivers who want more insight into their car without going to a garage for every little warning light — highly recommended, just make sure you check that your specific car model is supported so you can use all the features.
Review: Fantastic! Works best on 2007-2013 vehicles. Check compatibility before buying! - Having used dealer-level diagnostic and programming software, this device is an absolute must for the enthusiast. It makes complex programming a doddle - what would normally take 30 mins now takes around 3 minutes. Before reading this short review, a couple of must knows - check your vehicle is compatible before buying on the CARISTA website. For example, this device only had basic functions on a 2015 Mercedes E Class. But it had full functionality on a 2008 BMW 3 series, and also a 2018 VW Polo. For those who think this is the 'ONE STOP SHOP' of diagnostic scanners out there - it comes pretty damn close. It's plug and play, no need to connect to wifi (iOS ELM 327), simply launch the app and it connects to the Carista seamlessly every time. Picture shows activation of ‘Real-time MPG’ on an e90 BMW M3 which can improve your driving style helping you to understand how to save fuel when not driving these cars at their full potential. This option was activated in 2 minutes on the CARISTA and not normally activated from the factory on these vehicles. A quick lesson in On Board Diagnostics: Most cars have several 'modules' (ECU's) which control all functions of the vehicle. Do a google search of 'BMW Module Tree' to see what this looks like on paper. Your £5 - £50 scanners can normally interrogate ONLY THE ENGINE (ECU) module, as this is most commonly responsible for the 'Check Engine' light. A £50 scanner might give you live data of engine parameters with graphing etc. for fault finding, and the £5 scanner will simply give you a fault code. These scanners rarely let you code/program anything on the vehicle. The more expensive scanners £50 - £250 work to interrogate additional modules including ABS, Airbag, Transmission etc. which can also cause the Check Engine light to illuminate. Decent scanners have better compatibility with a wider range of vehicles and some explanation of the fault codes built in (google is normally best for interpretation of codes anyway). These are still 'scanners' and permit very limit coding/programming to the vehicle, unless otherwise stated (steering angle sensor, battery programming, TPMS reset etc. are common features built-in). These scanners work for 50% of vehicle problems. The expensive £400+ scanners usually allow interrogation of all vehicle modules, or atleast as many as are compatible with the device. Common faults often occur in auxiliary modules such as Footwell, Light, Car Access System, Radio etc. which normally only dealer-level OEM software can interpret, interrogate and program properly. These scanners offer varying levels of compatibility, but work for 90% of problems on cars, most independent garages use these and they often require some sort of subscription service. The amazing thing about the Carista is that it is actually interrogating several modules in the car which normally only the £400 scanners would do. In order to do complex customisations it needs access to read and write to these auxiliary modules. To enable features like real-time mpg, driver door unlock on one-click, and increasing brightness of rear lights would normally require 30 mins of downloading module data to a laptop, interpreting through dealer-level software, editing string values, and re-uploading to the module, all in a careful and timely manner. The Carista takes care of this whole process and does the coding in seconds. It's quite unbelievable (although not the first on the market to do this, it seems to be the first multi-vehicle, cross-compatible device). So in having access to all vehicle modules, Carista is able to report back detailed error codes within these modules. The caveat is it only works if the Carista scanner is compatible with the vehicle. A 2015 Mercedes E Class W212 with the 'Auxiliary Battery Malfunction' error was not picked up by the Carista, nor was it recognised by a trusty £200 scanner. It's likely that to read this error in more detail, a £400+ scanner would be required, or dealer-level software with a USB cable and laptop. The 2007-2013 BMW 3 Series E9x vehicles are very well covered, as are VAG group vehicles. Compatibility seems to be improving regularly and is already very good for a device at this price. Carista have a Beta Test Team which are constantly working to add functionality and compatibility. You can join this team from their website. All in all, an excellent little scanner, worth every penny. Hints for use: Keep a record of the customisations you carry out. Carry out customisations one-at-a-time with the IGNITION ON but ENGINE OFF. Ensure your car battery is in good order, if in doubt connect a battery charger if doing a long session as a battery failure during programming can be fatal for the module. End all other apps on your phone/tablet and disconnect all other bluetooth devices. Do not operate things in the vehicle whilst coding/diagnosing/using the Carista, modules should be idle during read/write. Opening / closing doors and windows and operating the radio can affect coding. WARNING on BMW E9x vehicles: Activating the 'Engine can be started only when car is in Neutral/Park' is for AUTOMATIC MODELS only. Activating this customisation on a Manual vehicle will prevent it from starting! - There are a number of issues like this, where the customisation needs to be carefully considered before activation. Wish list for future updates: More powerful diagnostics - adaptations, activation of ABS pump for bleeding, O2 sensor testing, live data streaming, sensor readouts, graphing, etc. Save/Restore feature - after making some customisation 'mistakes' you have to go back and undo those customisations by guessing. Increased vehicle compatibility list, especially Mercedes and other popular cars. Also fixing functionality with other diagnostic apps which are classed as compatible, could not get these to recognise and connect to the Carista. Also, some information on each customisation, quite often it's a case of guessing what each thing does. Grouping customisations into a 'custom list' would also be handy. For example, you don't need to look at customisations relevant to the sunroof when the vehicle does not have one. Thanks Carista for a device that everyone has been waiting for. Enjoy your car, your way!

## Features

- SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED for Advanced Features: The Carista Scanner activates basic OBD2 features upon purchase. To access advanced diagnostics, service tools, live data parameters, and vehicle customization, a paid subscription to the Carista App is required. Choose between 1-month, or 12-month plan to access Carista Advanced features.
- Comprehensive Diagnostics & Personalized Settings: Read & clear fault codes with Carista OBDII Scanner Diagnostic Tool; Customize interior lighting, engine parameters & more with the Carista app (sold separately).
- DIY Maintenance & Live Data Monitoring: No more unnecessary workshop visits! With our OBD-II Scanner, handle maintenance tasks yourself & monitor your engine parameters & sensor readings in real-time.
- Wide Compatibility: Compatible with certain Toyota, Nissan, Lexus, Infiniti, VW, Audi, SEAT, Skoda, BMW, Mini models. Use the desertcart Confirmed Fit tool at the top of this page to verify features. COMPATIBILITY NOTICE: Not supported on SFD-protected vehicles (e.g. newer VW/Audi/SEAT/Skoda from ~2020+). Please verify before purchase.
- Easy-to-Use: The Carista App works with Android, & iOS.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BBS73F6J |
| Best Sellers Rank | 492 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) 4 in OBD-II Engine System Diagnostic Tools |
| Brand Name | CARISTA |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (17,900) |
| Included Components | OBD2 adapter |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 10L x 7W x 4H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | OBD2 adapter |
| Manufacturer | Carista |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Operating System | Android and iOS |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Screen Size | 2.8 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** CARISTA
- **Manufacturer:** Carista
- **Operating system:** Android and iOS
- **Power source:** Battery Powered
- **Product dimensions:** 10L x 7W x 4H centimetres
- **Screen size:** 2.8 Inches

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this allow to disengage the rear brakes for pad removal in Audi's?**
A: I used it for this purpose - however you need to pay for the 1 week access to do this, as it was not accessible without it.  I also use it to reset the mandatory 1 year service required on our 2015 Audi Q5.  I purchased this about 2 years ago (?) so if the new version allows this thats great

**Q: will this allow me to reset inspection message on 2016 Audi S3? If yes how much extra is the app to allow this.**
A: Yes, it will allow you to reset the inspection service indicator. That is a paid feature in the app, but buying this adapter gets you a 1-month free trial of all features in the app, so you won't have to pay anything extra to reset that indicator if you do it during the free trial. After that, it's either $39.99/year or if you use it only occasionally, you can get a 1-week pass at $9.99. See: https://caristaapp.com/pricing

**Q: When will this device work with other ios apps via bluetooth or bluetooth le (such as dashcommand)?**
A: We've tried to contact DashCommand, but haven't gotten a response from them. We (Carista) are definitely open to a partnership where their app becomes compatible with our hardware. We have a few others in the works, but for now, OBD Fusion is the only app (other than the Carista app) that supports the Carista adapter on iOS. Of course, on Android, all apps that use ELM327 devices via Bluetooth SPP are compatible with the Carista adapter.

**Q: Can this code a startup "needle sweep" on a 2009 bmw e92 335i?**
A: Not yet, we are currently releasing new settings for a lot of BMW models, please check back with us in a few weeks time.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing car diagnostic tool for everyday use.
*by S***N on 2 February 2026*

I’ve been really impressed with the Carista EVO Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner from Carista — it was incredibly easy to set up, paired with my phone in minutes, and the app made everything simple to understand even for a non-expert. I’ve used it to check my car’s overall status, read and clear fault codes, and keep an eye on potential issues before they turn into bigger problems, which gives real peace of mind. I also liked how straightforward it was to change certain vehicle settings and customisations right from the app, something I couldn’t do with basic scanners before. The Bluetooth connection has been stable and reliable, and the whole experience feels polished and user-friendly rather than technical or confusing. It’s a great tool for everyday drivers who want more insight into their car without going to a garage for every little warning light — highly recommended, just make sure you check that your specific car model is supported so you can use all the features.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic! Works best on 2007-2013 vehicles. Check compatibility before buying!
*by M***M on 22 May 2019*

Having used dealer-level diagnostic and programming software, this device is an absolute must for the enthusiast. It makes complex programming a doddle - what would normally take 30 mins now takes around 3 minutes. Before reading this short review, a couple of must knows - check your vehicle is compatible before buying on the CARISTA website. For example, this device only had basic functions on a 2015 Mercedes E Class. But it had full functionality on a 2008 BMW 3 series, and also a 2018 VW Polo. For those who think this is the 'ONE STOP SHOP' of diagnostic scanners out there - it comes pretty damn close. It's plug and play, no need to connect to wifi (iOS ELM 327), simply launch the app and it connects to the Carista seamlessly every time. Picture shows activation of ‘Real-time MPG’ on an e90 BMW M3 which can improve your driving style helping you to understand how to save fuel when not driving these cars at their full potential. This option was activated in 2 minutes on the CARISTA and not normally activated from the factory on these vehicles. A quick lesson in On Board Diagnostics: Most cars have several 'modules' (ECU's) which control all functions of the vehicle. Do a google search of 'BMW Module Tree' to see what this looks like on paper. Your £5 - £50 scanners can normally interrogate ONLY THE ENGINE (ECU) module, as this is most commonly responsible for the 'Check Engine' light. A £50 scanner might give you live data of engine parameters with graphing etc. for fault finding, and the £5 scanner will simply give you a fault code. These scanners rarely let you code/program anything on the vehicle. The more expensive scanners £50 - £250 work to interrogate additional modules including ABS, Airbag, Transmission etc. which can also cause the Check Engine light to illuminate. Decent scanners have better compatibility with a wider range of vehicles and some explanation of the fault codes built in (google is normally best for interpretation of codes anyway). These are still 'scanners' and permit very limit coding/programming to the vehicle, unless otherwise stated (steering angle sensor, battery programming, TPMS reset etc. are common features built-in). These scanners work for 50% of vehicle problems. The expensive £400+ scanners usually allow interrogation of all vehicle modules, or atleast as many as are compatible with the device. Common faults often occur in auxiliary modules such as Footwell, Light, Car Access System, Radio etc. which normally only dealer-level OEM software can interpret, interrogate and program properly. These scanners offer varying levels of compatibility, but work for 90% of problems on cars, most independent garages use these and they often require some sort of subscription service. The amazing thing about the Carista is that it is actually interrogating several modules in the car which normally only the £400 scanners would do. In order to do complex customisations it needs access to read and write to these auxiliary modules. To enable features like real-time mpg, driver door unlock on one-click, and increasing brightness of rear lights would normally require 30 mins of downloading module data to a laptop, interpreting through dealer-level software, editing string values, and re-uploading to the module, all in a careful and timely manner. The Carista takes care of this whole process and does the coding in seconds. It's quite unbelievable (although not the first on the market to do this, it seems to be the first multi-vehicle, cross-compatible device). So in having access to all vehicle modules, Carista is able to report back detailed error codes within these modules. The caveat is it only works if the Carista scanner is compatible with the vehicle. A 2015 Mercedes E Class W212 with the 'Auxiliary Battery Malfunction' error was not picked up by the Carista, nor was it recognised by a trusty £200 scanner. It's likely that to read this error in more detail, a £400+ scanner would be required, or dealer-level software with a USB cable and laptop. The 2007-2013 BMW 3 Series E9x vehicles are very well covered, as are VAG group vehicles. Compatibility seems to be improving regularly and is already very good for a device at this price. Carista have a Beta Test Team which are constantly working to add functionality and compatibility. You can join this team from their website. All in all, an excellent little scanner, worth every penny. Hints for use: Keep a record of the customisations you carry out. Carry out customisations one-at-a-time with the IGNITION ON but ENGINE OFF. Ensure your car battery is in good order, if in doubt connect a battery charger if doing a long session as a battery failure during programming can be fatal for the module. End all other apps on your phone/tablet and disconnect all other bluetooth devices. Do not operate things in the vehicle whilst coding/diagnosing/using the Carista, modules should be idle during read/write. Opening / closing doors and windows and operating the radio can affect coding. WARNING on BMW E9x vehicles: Activating the 'Engine can be started only when car is in Neutral/Park' is for AUTOMATIC MODELS only. Activating this customisation on a Manual vehicle will prevent it from starting! - There are a number of issues like this, where the customisation needs to be carefully considered before activation. Wish list for future updates: More powerful diagnostics - adaptations, activation of ABS pump for bleeding, O2 sensor testing, live data streaming, sensor readouts, graphing, etc. Save/Restore feature - after making some customisation 'mistakes' you have to go back and undo those customisations by guessing. Increased vehicle compatibility list, especially Mercedes and other popular cars. Also fixing functionality with other diagnostic apps which are classed as compatible, could not get these to recognise and connect to the Carista. Also, some information on each customisation, quite often it's a case of guessing what each thing does. Grouping customisations into a 'custom list' would also be handy. For example, you don't need to look at customisations relevant to the sunroof when the vehicle does not have one. Thanks Carista for a device that everyone has been waiting for. Enjoy your car, your way!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product but not flawless
*by A***T on 1 October 2025*

I use the Carista Evo regularly to monitor DPF Regens which occur every 200 - 250 miles. Carista enables me to tailor my journey to ensure completion of the process. The downsides - some issues with connection, resulting in frustration, but after some unplugging and rebooting it comes back online. Also had a couple of occurrences where it won’t clear a fault, but reassuring to be able to diagnose any issues. I have not embarked on the customisation features. Overall, a good product and worthwhile purchase, though subscription is expensive.

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