CarScan - Vehicle Scanner
Matthew Cherenfant Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
CarScan - Vehicle Scanner is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Matthew Cherenfant. Rated 5.0/5 from 5 ratings. Requires iOS 16.6.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 5 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 110 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 23
- 2026 · v1.2.3
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About CarScan - Vehicle Scanner
CarScan is a car diagnostic app that works with just your phone. Take a photo of a dashboard warning light, record a strange engine sound, or look up an OBD trouble code, and CarScan explains what it likely means, how serious it is, and what it typically costs to fix. No dongle, no cables, no hardware to buy. Most scanner apps need a Bluetooth adapter or a sensor plugged into your car. CarScan doesn't — your phone is the scanner. HOW IT WORKS 1. Scan — photograph the warning light, damage, or leak, or record the sound your vehicle is making. 2. Understand — get the likely causes in plain language, a seriousness rating, and typical repair cost ranges. 3. Decide — fix it yourself with a step-by-step guide, find the right part, or find a mechanic near you. WHAT CARSCAN CHECKS • Warning Light Scan — what the light means, how urgent it is, what to do next • Photo Scan — engine parts and visible problems, explained • Sound Scan — record clicks, squeals, grinding, or humming and learn what causes them • Body Damage Scan — visible dents, scratches, and damage from a photo • Fluid Leak Scan — identify leaks by color and location • OBD Code Lookup — plain-English meanings for OBD-II trouble codes, with typical costs GO DEEPER WITH PRO AND PREMIUM Pro members get the full breakdown on every scan: likely causes ranked by fit, what the evidence rules out, and the cheapest test to confirm the cause before you buy parts — plus the repair cost split into parts and labor. Premium adds verified part numbers for your exact vehicle and a "what happens if I wait" timeline. ASK HARRY, YOUR AI MECHANIC Harry is an AI assistant built into CarScan. Ask about any scan, sound, light, or repair — in plain language, any time. MAINTENANCE AND YOUR GARAGE Track every vehicle you own — cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, dirt bikes, snowmobiles, RVs, and camper vans. Save scans per vehicle, follow maintenance schedules, log fuel and trips, store documents, and get reminded before service is due. BUYING A USED CAR? Before you hand over money, scan the dashboard lights, photograph the body and any leaks, and record the engine sound. CarScan helps you spot problems a seller might not mention. The step-by-step checklist is free to browse; the combined Used-Car Report is unlocked with the one-time Used-Car Check Pack ($7.99, not a subscription). PRICING CarScan is free to download, with 3 free scans every month. Pro is $9.99 per week. Premium is $24.99 per month. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be cancelled anytime in your Apple ID settings. CarScan is available in 50 languages. AN HONEST NOTE CarScan is a guidance tool. It gives you likely causes and typical costs so you can make a smarter decision — it is not a guaranteed diagnosis and does not replace a hands-on inspection by a qualified mechanic, especially for brakes, steering, or anything safety-critical. Support: [email protected] · carscan-ai.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ratings & reviews
5.0
5 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.2.3 · Updated October 23, 2026
New: Used-Car Check — a guided pre-purchase checklist (dashboard bulb check, body and leak photo checks, engine sound check) with a combined report, available as a one-time purchase. Plus under-the-hood improvements to keep your scans fast and reliable.
App privacy
The developer, Matthew Cherenfant, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Financial Info: Payment Info
- Location: Coarse Location
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
- User Content: Emails or Text Messages, Photos or Videos, Audio Data
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
- Other Data: Other Data Types
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Financial Info: Payment Info
- Location: Coarse Location
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
- User Content: Emails or Text Messages, Photos or Videos, Audio Data
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Other Data: Other Data Types
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Location: Coarse Location
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics
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