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Skanyx

Your check engine light just came on. Now what?

Skanyx reads your car's fault codes and tells you what's likely wrong, how urgent it is, and what a fair repair should cost.

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Free on iPhone and Android. Reading and clearing codes stays free.

SKANYXExample

An example scan with real repair-cost data, not a diagnosis of your car. Only a scan of your own car can name its actual fault. Skanyx does that in about a minute.

The examples below follow a 2021 BMW 320i, then the used car its owner checks a year later.

08:12The light comes on

Know if it's safe to drive before you call anyone

One scan tells you how urgent the fault is and what a fair repair costs.

Free, with 18,500+ fault codes explained

Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected

P0301

Do not keep driving

Likely cause
Spark plug or ignition coil
Repair range
€40 - €250

08:14You ask what it means

An answer about your car, not cars in general

The AI mechanic already knows the code, the car and the scan.

3 free answers a week

VIN verified: BMW 320i (B48)

P0301. Can I still drive to work?
Better not. A cylinder 1 misfire can overheat and damage the catalytic converter. On a 320i the usual cause is a worn spark plug or the cylinder 1 coil.
What should that cost?
A plug set or one coil runs €40-250 at an independent garage.

SundayAfter the repair

See that the repair worked

A 60-second check scores your car from 0 to 100, system by system.

Pro

Good Condition

OK to Drive

  • Engine92
  • Fuel88
  • Emissions71
  • Electrical95
  • Sensors90

MondayThe commute

Your commute, mapped and scored

Your route, a score from 0 to 100 and the fuel each drive used.

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Timeline

Route map and Timeline of the 8.1 km commute, coloured and plotted by the selected parameter. Speed peaks at 62 km/h.

Drive score

96Excellent
8.1 kmDistance
0.6 LFuel used
7.4 L/100 kmAvg consumption

AI drive analysis

Pro

A clean commute. The engine warmed up normally and held a steady cruise, so nothing in this drive needs attention.

A year laterYour next car

Sellers can hide codes. They can't hide engine physics.

Idle, cruise and firm acceleration: the test catches what a quick look misses.

From €24.99/report

See how the used-car check works
Codes recently cleared, a turbo fault with no warning light on, and a price to negotiate.

Also in the app

  • Live data from 30+ sensorsFree
  • Fault PredictionPro
  • A garage for your cars1 free, 3 with Pro
  • Every scan savedFree

Coming for BMW and VW Group: coding and service functions.

Scan every control unit, reset service counters and switch on options your car already has. One price per brand, no subscription.

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Plug in. Scan. Know.

  1. 1

    Plug in an OBD2 adapter

    Any Bluetooth ELM327 adapter works (Bluetooth LE on iPhone). It plugs into the port under your dashboard.

  2. 2

    Connect and scan

    Open the app and connect. A scan takes about a minute, and Skanyx reads fault codes and live sensor data as it goes.

  3. 3

    Get clear answers

    Skanyx explains the result for your exact car: what's likely wrong, how urgent it is and what a fair repair costs.

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No adapter yet? The built-in demo runs without one.