I don’t know much about cars when it comes to what's under the hood, so I might be the perfect candidate for the Carly Scanner. But even experienced motorheads would get a lot from this clever gadget. After all, modern cars have become quite complex, and they “hide” huge amounts of data in their electronics.

Carly translates this data into valuable insights, which you can access through an app on your smartphone. And with the new Carly Smart Mechanic function, for certain brands, you can see detailed fault descriptions created by expert mechanics and see what you can repair yourself. This also comes in handy when analyzing a used car you're interested in buying.

But beyond diagnostics, the Carly device helps you code and customize your car in minutes. What's coding? In modern vehicles, there are functions that the manufacturer has not activated. Changing these settings is what those in the know call “coding.” With certain car brands, you're able to disable annoying features, like the automatic engine Start-Stop system or changing lighting settings and enabling the digital speedometer.

Whether you're an auto enthusiast who wants to save money by preventing issues or you're a DIY type looking to save time and money, Carly enables different functions that satisfy the needs of both.