Is there a hidden issue with your car just waiting to ruin your day? Don’t let it. Carly can help alert you to any potential problems before they happen. Find out how…
How Can I Spot Hidden Problems with My Car?
Ever had your day ruined by your car throwing up an unexpected problem? Of course you have, you drive a modified car! One minute you’re happily cruising along and everything is right in the world. Then, without warning, an annoying rattle, nasty noise, strange smell, odd vibration or even the dreaded engine management light immediately ruin your day!
Luckily, with modern cars, something as simple as a fault code reader and a clever phone app from Carly is enough to diagnose the issue and put you on the path to repair.
But, what if we told you it’s possible to spot those problems before they even occur? Well, that’s another benefit of Carly. Something as simple as a little Bluetooth dongle in your glovebox that costs less than £80 really can save you hundreds in repair bills. Not to mention keeping your sanity and anger management issues under control by preventing the breakdown before it even happens!
Hidden car problems can sneak up on you, but don’t worry! We’re going to show you how you can spot hidden problems with your car before they turn into costly and inconvenient repairs.
Why Spotting Hidden Problems Early Matters
Catching issues early can save you a ton of time, money, and stress. Hidden problems often start small but can lead to major repairs if ignored. By being proactive, you can extend your car’s lifespan, improve safety, and keep those repair bills low.
Get to Know Your Car
As car enthusiasts, we’ll guess you already know your car quite well. Therefore, we’ll skip over general advice for everyday Joe Public and assume that you already regularly check things like the tyres, fluid levels (and condition!) and would have spotted any obvious defects. We’ll also assume that already know the little nuances of your particular car and know when you should start to be concerned about something or not. We’ll also assume that you know your own car well enough to notice if it starts making any odd new noises or strange smells, and would investigate appropriately.
But visual inspections only tell you so much. Unfortunately, with ever more complex systems and ever more cramped engine bays, the amount of useful information you can garner from visual inspections alone is getting less and less. And the old-school attitude of ‘just drive it until something breaks, then you know what to replace’ no longer works when that component might take out several others when it fails. Plus, it does very little to cure your woes when you’re sat on the hard shoulder waiting for the recovery truck!
Unearth Hidden Problems with Carly
That’s why you need technology to assist. Something like Carly’s Diagnostic Tool is an inexpensive solution that quickly connects to your car to provide OEM-levels of data on its condition. It dives deep into the car’s multiple ECUs to paint a complete picture of vehicle health.
1. Fault Codes and DTCs
Not only will Carly flag any existing fault codes that have been triggered, but it will also alert you of any soft fault codes. Soft codes are similar to DTCs but don’t cause the engine management light to come on. Think of them as a precursor to a full-blown fault code. When the ECU notices a blip or that something isn’t quite as it expected, it logs a soft fault code. Not all fault code readers can access soft codes, but they are vital for spotting any hidden problems with your car.
2. Live Data Logging
If you suspect all is not well with your car – and let’s face it, you know it better than anyone – Carly’s Live Data feature is another brilliant tool to have on your side. Carly’s innovative technology allows users to access live data from their car’s OBD-II port in real-time. With the ability to record this data while driving and easily save or export it from your phone, you can effectively replicate issues and analyse the information to accurately pinpoint any underlying causes.
You don’t need to be a trained technician to use the Live Data feature. The user-friendly interface of Carly’s Live Data feature eliminates the need for specialised technical knowledge, as it offers suggested value ranges for hundreds of parameters, simplifying the process of identifying any abnormal readings.
3. Stay On Top of Maintenance
Service intervals are set for a reason. Regularly adhering to service schedules and staying on top of routine maintenance is crucial for keeping your car running smoothly and preventing costly repairs down the road.
Skipping or delaying these simple tasks can lead to big problems that might have been easily avoidable. Fortunately, the Carly App is here to make your life easier. This powerful tool keeps track of all your car’s servicing and maintenance schedules, sending you timely alerts when something is due. With Carly, you’ll never miss an oil change, MOT, or brake check, ensuring your ride stays in peak condition and prolonging its lifespan.
When coupled with the Bluetooth OBD-II Scanner, the Carly App also allows you to reset things like the oil service light. Perfect if you service your own car or change the oil more frequently than the OEM recommended intervals. The App You can even set reminders for things like tyre rotation, allowing you to truly get your money’s worth from your expensive performance rubber.
Get the App!
More than that, the Carly App also has a comprehensive Car History Checker. Carly’s checker provides detailed insights into vehicle images, theft status, finance status, write-offs, mileage history, MOT records, damage reports, salvage auctions, ownership history, tax status, and more.
And the best bit? The Carly App is completely free! Simply head to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and download it to your smartphone today. You’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
What Else Can Carly Do?
Carly is such a versatile tool, and the Carly Scanner is fantastic at reading and understanding car fault codes. More than just reading fault codes, Carly’s Smart Mechanic feature also advises on what the most likley cause is, and estimates how much a repair is likely to cost. The Carly App is free to download for your smartphone from both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, and offers some fantatsic features that will help you diagnose potential issues and stay on top of your maintenance schedule too. The new Carly free car history checker that provides you with loads of info on your car’s history.
In addition, the Carly Scanner can help avoid getting ripped off at the garage, help you spot hidden problems, and even customise your car’s coding. All for around £80! Every car enthusiast needs one in their glovebox.
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