CarEKG is AI-powered car diagnostics in your pocket. It works as an OBD2 scanner, listens to your engine, and understands what you describe in plain English — then tells you exactly what's wrong with your car and what to do about it.
No more guessing. No more getting talked into repairs you don't need.
What CarEKG does:
- Reads your check engine light and trouble codes (DTCs) in plain English
- Works as a Bluetooth OBD2 scanner — connects to your car's computer
- Analyzes engine sounds and noises through your phone's microphone
- Gives you a ranked diagnosis with a confidence score
- Shows step-by-step repair guidance matched to your skill level
- Finds the exact parts you need, matched to your VIN
- Tells you if it's safe to drive — immediately
- Looks up open recalls for your vehicle by VIN
- Finds nearby repair shops
Before you download:
CarEKG's free tier includes 3 diagnostic credits — not a monthly allowance, a lifetime total. We'd rather be upfront about that than surprise you later.
Full OBD2 diagnostics require a Bluetooth OBD-II adapter (ELM327 or compatible — widely available for $15–$40 on Amazon).
Who CarEKG is for:
- Drivers who want to understand what's wrong before going to a shop
- Weekend mechanics who need accurate diagnosis and the right repair video
- Anyone who's ever felt talked into a repair they didn't understand
How it works:
1. Describe your symptoms, connect your OBD2 adapter, or record your engine
2. CarEKG analyzes everything in under 10 seconds
3. Get a plain-English diagnosis ranked by confidence
4. Follow the repair steps yourself — or find a trusted shop nearby
Subscription options:
- Free: 3 lifetime diagnostic credits
- Repair Pass: $4.99 for 14-day full access
- Pro Monthly: $9.99/month — unlimited diagnostics, audio analysis, VIN-matched repair videos
- Pro Annual: $79.99/year — best value, 33% savings
CarEKG is a car diagnostic app and OBD2 scanner — a smarter alternative to a basic code reader or engine scanner, built for real drivers.
Wondering what's wrong with your car, why your check engine light is on, or what that engine noise means? Use CarEKG as a car symptom checker and ELM327 OBD2 / OBDII scanner — no mechanic required.
Parts links in the app may earn CarEKG a referral commission at no cost to you. Parts recommendations are based solely on your diagnosis — never on commission rates.
CarEKG works with OBD-II compliant vehicles (most cars and light trucks manufactured after 1996 in the US).
AI diagnosis for your car. Know what's wrong and what to do — in seconds.