FIXDBluetooth OBD2 Scanner for Car - Car Code Readers & Scan Tools for iPhone/Android - Wireless OBD2 Auto Diagnostic Tool - Check Engine & Fix All Vehicles 1996+ (1 Pack w/Free FIXD Premium Trial)

This little item works great, but it has a small caveat if you want its full functionality.As OBDII scanners go, this one does the job at a fraction of the price of a professional scanner. It shows all the information on the screen in an easy to set up software with an intuitive menu. Easy for even the least mechanically inclined people to use. However, you'll need a separate iPhone, iPad, or Android device to install the app onto.It color codes the issues as to their importance. Green means you should be fine and it's more of a suggestion than an issue, Yellow means check it out soon or have a mechanic take a look, Red means you should probably stop driving your car and set it on fire. Just kidding. But the information is displayed fully with the OBDII codes along with the explanations as to what they are. In my case, there was a Stored Code and a few Pending Codes. The Stored Code defined what the code is, however the Pending Codes showed 'Unknown Issue'. I had to go online later to look them up. There's also an option to clear the dash lights that did not work for me. So does the scanner work? Definitely. Is it worth it? Probably not, and here's why.The caveat I mentioned? You have to purchase their Premium version at a yearly fee of $99.00 if you want to unlock the scanner's full potential. It includes;"Cost and repair estimates from the Identifix database, Unlimited calls to our FIXD Mechanic Hotline for a trusted second opinion and DIY help from our network of ASE certified mechanics, And much more! FIXD Premium is a monthly subscription that is optional and is not required for use of the sensor."After the purchase price of $37, that makes this little bugger $137 right off the bat, with an additional $99/year after that. However, they do let you try it free for one week (cancel at any time). If you're using this scanner for multiple vehicles, and you're getting paid for it, then you might find the fee not so much of an inconvenience. However, if you're like me and are only using it on your daily driver, how often do you think you're going to use it to qualify that fee? I used it this once, found the codes, and now it'll probably sit on a shelf until the next time the need arises for it. And since I'm mechanically inclined, I can resolve the issues on my own. But, again, "the subscription is optional and is not required for use of the sensor."If you want a scanner that offers more functionality with no extra costs involved then purchase one of those instead. But if you're an average Joe or Jolene and you just want to see why your car has those dash lights always on, then this little guy does the job just fine.

This thing is awesome. Works great. Used it on four cars so far and it was an eye opener. Thank you for selling this little gem. Won't leave home without it. My car has 404,000 + miles on it. This will let me know if something is needed.

FIXD OB2 diagnostic device was quick and easy attachment to the car port, then app download and installation. Worked fine as advertised. Beware that FIXD company will relentlessly hound you, everyday, to pay for app upgrade.. Also, FIXD app software only shows those repair shops that are "sponsored," not the dealership where my repairs get done per warranty. That is why I give FIXD a rating of 4, instead of 5.

Great product detected every problem I had wrong with my car. Features are good and is compatible with my vehicle.

This is my first OBD, as I just begun to do my own car maintenance. Within a minute of plugging this into my 1998 bmw, the app connected, and I started a full scan. The report of the error was very clear. I created a dashboard for live reading of the air flow sensors in a couple of minutes and I identified the problem with ease.I'm very satisfied with the functionality

Yet another company who chooses to use manipulative psychologic sales strategies to sell you a subscription that you feel is needed to make this product “worthwhile”Although they are truthfully selling a subscription service more-so then a device that actually does everything they promise, it does come with some fairly standard functions that you’ll be able to use. However, if you vehicle does not support a reading or measurement that is available within the device’s capabilities you simply cannot use it. This is mostly frustrating because i believe the price is mostly for the app you HAVE to download to even use to even access the features of this device, and without a subscription you get left with not much functionality.So to sum it up, you risk getting your data sold from an app you have to download to even have access to the devices features, have to make the initial purchase of the device itself to even use the app, but also get forced into the mindset of needing a subscription so that you can truly use the device for whats it capable of. AND probably the most upsetting aspect about of all it is that the subscription is (as of writing this review) 12.99 monthly or 99.99 yearly, 100 DOLLARS. IF you do buy this, you must understand that it will be costly to have all features available to you.I do not like being negative in life, or try to come across as a bad person due to speaking how i feel even if it seems of poor taste or stature, so something good thar i can say about all of it is that at least you have an app to look at instead of a standalone screen part of the reader, also the feature to have measurements active within the app to look at temps, RPM, or whatever you choose to display.

When a mechanic told my son that he would have to take the car to a dealership. I gave this do-hickey a try.It told me it was the purge valve, bought one, replaced it and now car is fixed. All this for about 20 bucks. Worth its value as far as I’m concerned, difficult to find stuff that works as advertised.Excellent gizmo!