Streetwise Scan · Coming soon
Read your car like the dealer does.
Plug in a small adapter and your Mac, tablet or phone becomes a deep car scanner. Every trouble code comes with a plain-English explanation, so you know what's wrong, how serious it is, and what to check first.
- Pay once, no subscription
- Every code explained
- Works on 1996 and newer
Stop paying the dealer just to find out what's wrong.
Cheap code readers give you a number and send you to look it up. Pro scanners cost thousands and charge hundreds more every year just to keep them current. And some things only the dealer could see.
Streetwise Scan goes deeper than a code reader, explains everything in plain language, and doesn't charge you every year to stay useful.
Everything a scanner should do, explained like a friend who knows cars.
Got a code? Type it in.
This is a sample of the code library inside Streetwise Scan. In the app, the codes come straight from your car, along with the freeze frame and live data to back them up.
P0420
Type a code on the left to see what it means.
No more looking it up yourself.
- What the code means, in plain English
- How serious it is: low urgency, fix soon, or stop driving
- Will it pass inspection?
- Most likely causes, from most to least common
- What to check first before you buy parts
Watch your engine while you drive.
- Big, clear gauges you can read at a glance from a dash mount
- Pick the sensors you care about and graph up to 6 at once
- Watch list: get a heads-up when a temperature or reading crosses your limit
- Record a drive and replay it later, or send it to your mechanic
- Display only while moving. Nothing is ever sent to the car while driving.
Every computer in the car, in under two minutes.
- Engine, transmission, ABS, airbags, body, climate, tire pressure and more
- Codes from every module, each explained
- A plain-language summary that points you to the likely root cause
- Save every scan, so you can compare before and after a repair
Will it pass inspection? Know before you go.
- All readiness monitors in one screen
- Check engine light status and stored codes
- Share an inspection report in one tap
- Perfect for checking a used car before you buy it
Go deeper on the cars you work on.
Every car gets the full standard scanner. A Brand Pack unlocks the factory-level data and functions for that make: transmission and body modules, ABS and airbags, enhanced live data and service functions. Every pack is tested on real vehicles before release.
Lamborghini and Ferrari
Exotics follow the same standard as every other car, so the standard scanner works on them out of the box. The Exotic Packs go further: engine and transmission data, module identification and codes, decoded on the actual cars and road-tested before we release them.
- Decoded and tested on real vehicles
- Module part numbers and software versions
- Engine and gearbox live data
- Coverage list by model and year
More makes on the way
Every gas and hybrid car below already works with the standard scanner today. Brand Packs for them are being built and road-tested one make at a time, and they'll appear in the app as each one is ready.
Vehicle make names are used only to describe compatibility. Streetwise Scan isn't affiliated with or endorsed by any vehicle manufacturer.
Built for anyone who'd rather know than guess.
Find out what the check engine light means before you buy parts or pay for a diagnosis. Fix the easy stuff yourself and walk into the shop informed on the rest.
Full system scans, enhanced data and service resets on the makes you see every day, without a yearly update bill. Hand customers a clean report they can understand.
Scan before you buy. Hidden codes, cleared codes and monitors that aren't ready tell you a lot about a car in two minutes.
One license covers all your own vehicles. Keep a history of scans for every truck and car you own.
More than a code reader. Less than a pro tool's price tag.
| Basic code reader | Pro scan tool | Streetwise Scan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reads engine codes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Explains codes in plain English | No | Rarely | Every code |
| Likely causes & what to check first | No | Some | Yes |
| Live data with graphs | Limited | Yes | Yes, plus recording |
| ABS, airbag, body & transmission | No | Yes | With Brand Packs |
| Service resets & relearns | No | Yes | Supported models |
| Shareable reports | No | Some | Yes |
| Uses your Mac, tablet or phone | No | No | Yes |
| Yearly update fees | None | Often hundreds | None |
| Typical cost | $20 – $60 | $1,500 – $10,000+ | From $79 + adapter |
Comparison is general and based on typical products in each category.
Three steps. About a minute.
Plug in the adapter
It goes in the diagnostic port under the dashboard, usually near your left knee. Every car sold in the US since 1996 has one.
Connect
Turn the key on and open Streetwise Scan. It finds the adapter and your car by itself and reads the VIN.
Scan
Read codes, watch live data, or run a full system scan. Everything is explained on screen.
See Streetwise Scan in 60 seconds.
Scanning only reads. Anything that changes the car, like clearing codes or running a reset, explains what it does and asks you to confirm.
On the road, the app only displays data. Tests and resets work only when the car is parked.
Scans and reports stay on your device. No account required, and no tracking where you drive.
Pay once. Add the brands you need.
Planned launch pricing. Final prices will be confirmed at launch.
The complete standard scanner, for any 1996 and newer car.
- Trouble codes, explained
- Live data, graphs and recording
- Freeze frame and inspection check
- Shareable reports
- Free updates for this version
Streetwise Scan plus all six Brand Packs.
- Everything in Streetwise Scan
- Honda, Ford & Lincoln, Chevrolet & GM, Toyota, Hyundai
- Full system scans on every module
- Service functions on supported models
- New brands added at no charge for this version
Add just the brands you work on.
- Brand Packs: $29 each
- Exotic Packs (Lamborghini, Ferrari): $49 each
- Add them any time from inside the app
Pick your adapter.
Streetwise Scan works with tested, high-quality adapters. Cheap clone adapters drop out and can't reach the deeper modules, so we don't support them. The exact models are listed in the app's Adapter Guide.
Questions
Will it work on my car?
Every gas car and light truck sold in the US since 1996 supports the standard scanner: codes, live data, freeze frame and inspection check. How deep a Brand Pack goes depends on the model and year; the app shows coverage for your exact car before you buy a pack.
How is this different from a free code reader at the parts store?
A code reader gives you a code number. Streetwise Scan explains it, shows the live data behind it, scans every module in the car (not just the engine), and saves reports you can share.
Can it program keys or reflash computers?
No. Key programming and module reprogramming use the manufacturer's own dealer software and security, and we don't bypass that. Streetwise Scan focuses on finding problems and the common service resets.
Can it turn off my check engine light?
Yes, it can clear codes after a repair. If the problem is still there, the light will come back, and Streetwise Scan will tell you why.
Is it safe to use on my car?
Scanning only reads information. Anything that changes something, like clearing codes or running a reset, tells you what it does and asks you to confirm first. Tests and resets only work when the car is parked.
Do I need internet?
No. The code library is built in, so it works in a garage, a barn or the middle of nowhere.
Is there a yearly fee?
No. You pay once for the version you buy, and updates for that version are free.
Does it work on diesels, hybrids and electric cars?
Hybrids, yes, including hybrid battery health with the Toyota pack. Light-duty diesels support the standard scanner. Full electric vehicles vary by make; check coverage in the app.