Carly Car Scanner - The Truth You NEED To See

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  • Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
  • In today's video I'm looking at the Carly Car Scanner - an OBD2 tool and accompanying software app from www.mycarly.com/
    If you've watched any big Automotive / Car UA-camrs or Influencers they, more than likely, have probably had a Carly Car Scanner appear in videos. Either to code in functions, or do diagnosis on their car. Fairly frequently you'll see that they are videos sponsored by Carly, so you might think that the use of the product is aimed in Carly's favour.. Maybe?
    In this video, I've stumped up the cash for a Carly Car Scanner to see if it's any good.. and well.. I think you REALLY need to watch this...
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    00:00 Start
    00:16 An honest review of the Carly Car Scanner
    01:25 Sneaky tactics used by Carly
    02:49 The Carly Car Scanner is HERE!
    03:09 Where is the OBD2 port on an Audi TT ?
    03:54 Using the Carly Car App for the first time
    04:35 Analysing Car Issues with the Carly Car Scanner
    06:58 Trying to use the Carly Coding - Attempt 1
    11:07 Trying to use the Carly Coding - Attempt 378
    12:29 Carly Live Data on an Audi - Does that work?
    12:54 Carly Coding AGAIN - this is RIDICULOUS
    13:22 Using the Carly Car Scanner in a Renault Captur instead..
    14:30 Trying the Carly Used Car Check
    15:28 Using the Carly Diagnostics on a Renault Captur
    16:07 Carly Smart Mechanic UPSELL!
    18:07 Trying Carly Coding again in the Audi TTS - Will it work?
    18:49 Coding SUCCESS!! (But not really)
    20:04 Losing the will to live with Carly Coding.. but limited success.
    21:57 Will mirror dipping work on the Carly? (you can guess the answer)
    22:17 Giving up - it doesn't work
    22:55 Returning the Carly
    23:47 You're not able to do it!! WHAT?!
    24:15 The nonsensical disclaimer you have to click to buy it...
    25:14 Is it legal?!
    25:55 Following this up!
    26:36 Check your legal rights - globally!
    27:16 I need a solicitor!
    27:35 Car UA-camrs and Influencers have let us all down
    28:22 They WILL take your MONEY!
    29:43 Game OVER!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 184

  • @ZemogNaes
    @ZemogNaes 5 місяців тому +75

    This video stopped me from buying the Carly adapter and software. Thank you for letting the public know and providing a service that is valuable!

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  5 місяців тому +4

      Happy to help!

    • @Fat-totoro-cat
      @Fat-totoro-cat Місяць тому +1

      Same!

    • @SuperGurrier
      @SuperGurrier Місяць тому +2

      I was about to buy too and noticed it just before finishing purchase, got a hint of something about a subscription when clicking that little box at the bottom and stopped in my tracks and jumped into the T's and C's and took a much closer look. Sneaky stuff

    • @mattf6288
      @mattf6288 4 дні тому +1

      Same I was seconds away of buying it. Just thought I would check. So thank you

  • @davidfrank2824
    @davidfrank2824 3 місяці тому +4

    First off thank you for spending this much time on this product review. I was very close to ordering one of these. I'm getting ready to pick up a 2011 BMW X5 with the diesel engine. There's something I wanted to do with it that needs to be coded.
    I can't say that I have noticed that a lot of the UA-cam channels that were sponsored by them have not been using them. It seems like most of them have gone over to TopDon.
    You are 100% right about how the influencers make it seem like this thing works like magic. I guess the magic is when it doesn't do what you want it to do you plug in another scanner and then flashback to Carly and talk about how great of a job it did.
    Again thank you for stopping me from wasting money and I'm sure a lot of other people are going to feel the same way after watching this.

  • @PhilHarmonicus
    @PhilHarmonicus 6 місяців тому +12

    Thank you. You've just saved me a lot (to me) of money! I'm going with the Vgate iCar 2 WiFi OBD2 Scanner and Bimmercode.

  • @lawrencejames1984
    @lawrencejames1984 4 місяці тому +6

    Thank you for the video. I was very interested but now I shall stay clear.

  • @stuartwinstanley4949
    @stuartwinstanley4949 4 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for this honest review,I'm lucky I came across this video before I wasted my money, scandalous having to pay subscription for extra features thanks

  • @JimT-RCT
    @JimT-RCT Місяць тому +3

    They are running an ad on TV currently with a 25% saving, but using the link, the offer has expired, and it takes you to the same page that you show. I am happy I saw this before going forwards with a purchase.

  • @68vette11
    @68vette11 8 місяців тому +13

    Wish i had seen this before i ordered mine lol. Everything you said is 100% correct. Their email responses make me feel like I'm the victim of some grift and they are rubbing it in that they tricked me out of $100.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  8 місяців тому

      Sorry you got tricked like me! Where did you hear about it in the first place?

    • @user-gp7yn9bc1m
      @user-gp7yn9bc1m 7 місяців тому

      did they refund anyone here?!

    • @68vette11
      @68vette11 7 місяців тому +2

      From them no, from filing a dispute with Paypal yes.

    • @user-gp7yn9bc1m
      @user-gp7yn9bc1m 7 місяців тому

      @@68vette11 the problem that I didn't pay via paypal

    • @gnomebmw
      @gnomebmw 4 місяці тому +1

      I escalated to Paypal as well...

  • @brendonrutherford5118
    @brendonrutherford5118 8 днів тому +1

    Wow & to think that I was right on the verge of buying one of these useless pieces of rubbish!!
    I was so glad I watched this video from the start to the finish & without a doubt you have saved me heaps of what would merely have been totally wasted money on a piece of electronic equipment that was far from idea for the job it was supposedly designed for!! Personally the most important aspect here was not quite so much the saving of money (important sure) but what shone over & above all of that crap was your "SHEER & UTTER HONESTY". I don't care about any mistakes you may have made whilst in the process of setting this rubbish up but man alive your honesty just shone through with sheer & utter brilliance!! Respectfully what planet did you come from whereby honesty was automatically built into your system?? You could sell a heater to an Arab sitting on the back of a Camel & living in the Sahara Desert & simply because of your honesty!! Wow & wow again!! You covered so may different area's including the refund rubbish & their possibly illegal methods & operational procedures etc, etc!! Well done indeed & all the very best!!

  • @gustavocobra77
    @gustavocobra77 3 місяці тому +8

    good job, i was about to get and i gave up in time. Thank you

  • @MichaelSnasdell
    @MichaelSnasdell 2 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for doing this and saving me time and money

  • @adamd_9
    @adamd_9 8 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for this vid, almost bought one. No chance now, hate companies like this.

  • @wifeinthenorth
    @wifeinthenorth 4 місяці тому +4

    Thanks for revealing this! That saved me £100!

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  4 місяці тому +1

      Glad I could help!

  • @Cablesmith
    @Cablesmith 9 місяців тому +14

    at least someone is honest about this device!
    Never trust any company when they’re that vague about things. Scamming ba******

  • @kriswillems5661
    @kriswillems5661 8 місяців тому +2

    Came from my mate vince, and I like this channel.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  8 місяців тому +1

      Ahhh thanks so much fella! You’ll like the video out tomorrow at 5pm

  • @paulbridgman32
    @paulbridgman32 Місяць тому +1

    I was just about to order the premium, thank you for this review.

  • @richardpowell8535
    @richardpowell8535 3 місяці тому +2

    Dipping mirror is for left hand mirror only. Change the joystick to the left mirror and put the car in reverse.. it should dip

  • @seagullhunterfpv
    @seagullhunterfpv 3 місяці тому +4

    For VAG group cars like your Audi the OBD Eleven OBD2 reader is far better. It isn't subscription based, but you do pay per coding. You can however get free credits for it and I personally haven't paid for any coding with it. You can also do manual coding for free if you buy the pro version, but you've really got to know what you're doing there. Of course it's no good for non VAG cars so that's where the Carly might be better? I used the OBD Eleven on my 2015 Seat Leon FR and I managed to get rid of the fake exhaust sound, turn on rear DRLs, make the mirrors fold on lock rather than having to hold the fob lock button and a few other things. My car already had the auto dipping mirror feature you were trying to activate, but there was an option there for it. With the dipping mirror function you need to put your mirror selector on Left for it to work. You can also adjust it's angle with the mirror controls while the car is in reverse and it will remember where you set it

    • @alext8828
      @alext8828 2 дні тому +1

      Yeah, he's adjusting the right mirror, from what I can see. I think it's the left one he needs to adjust?

    • @seagullhunterfpv
      @seagullhunterfpv 2 дні тому

      @@alext8828 yeah right doesn’t do it only needed on the left

  • @Deceba1
    @Deceba1 9 місяців тому +5

    for mirror dip on reverse you need to have electric memory seats. the mirror dip setting gets stored on the memory seat. Also you need to have the mirror adjustment knob on R (right) or left idk i'm european so i drive on the right side of the road and then you just pop it into reverse
    p.s. I used a cracked VCDS + cracked VCDS software i bought from a guy on OLX ( romanian online marketplace) for about 10 eur. still works perfectly

    • @PhilHarmonicus
      @PhilHarmonicus 6 місяців тому +1

      I haven't got electric memory seats in my BMW, but the nearside mirror drops when I put the car into reverse.

    • @Deceba1
      @Deceba1 6 місяців тому +1

      @@PhilHarmonicus awesome. I have a skoda. I need the electric seats for mirror dip

    • @callmeconstantine3010
      @callmeconstantine3010 6 місяців тому

      My 2013 Q5 does this by default (with the knob set on opposite side mirror), and I do have memory seats, so that might be why

  • @DominicWright-wo1fj
    @DominicWright-wo1fj 27 днів тому +1

    Similar to other comments, i was going to purchase one of these and now having seen your review I'm definately not. Thanks for saving me money.

  • @anthonyworthington6495
    @anthonyworthington6495 Місяць тому +1

    , been researching the carly, and like you say, no mention of a subscription ,so at the moment, they are about £59 ,so it would be cheaper to buy a new one every year😊

  • @68vette11
    @68vette11 8 місяців тому +1

    I believe I saw it awhile back on an automotive UA-cam video by legit street cars and samcrac. I know better than to buy a paid promotion, I believe it's more likely now that I can be a Laird or Lady in Scotland(Established Titles) than Carly being able to code my 3 Mini Coopers lol or even just connect at all to my Dodge truck. I also tried to get rid of seat belt chimes, tilt mirrors etc., nothing. But the whole reason for buying was to reset adaptations after a timing chain replacement, just says my engine isn't supported lol . Your channel is fun, subscribed! Oh I'm not hoarding Mini Coopers, I buy broken ones fix them and sell for a profit. Should have just bit the bullet and bought an Autel or Launch etc, no one pays more than a skinflint. Cheers!

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  8 місяців тому

      Ahhh yeah I recently commented on one of Samcracs videos about his pushing of them and got a very polite PR friendly response. It’s very frustrating , clearly Carly have deep pockets from not refunding people!
      Thanks for subscribing!

    • @68vette11
      @68vette11 8 місяців тому

      @@kiphakes Did your customer service responses from Carly include a lot of like smiley faces? Sign of a really professional company there lol, I mean $100 isn't going to kill me but that's like half a tire haha.

  • @ozymandias7940
    @ozymandias7940 2 місяці тому

    I've had the Carly OBD2 scanner for 3yrs and never had an issue with it. It is amazing what it can do. I have a 2020 Toyota Landcruiser Prado and it allowed me to customize almost everything (I say almost everything, for example you can't customize folding mirrors if they are not fitted to the vehicle!)
    I have disabled things I will never use or find annoying, such as lane keep assist, the damn fuel saver thing that turns the motor off at traffic lights will never bother me again lol and annoying beeps/chimes for seatbelt not fastened and have also enabled a heap of features only available on higher spec vehicles. Many are just disabled in the software. The best thing I enabled was the DPF feature which shows how full the DPF is and allows you to do a 'manual' burn. The dealership wanted $250 just to enable this feature (just ticking a box, literally).
    Oh, and it also reads all fault codes, diagnostics, etc. You can even change idle speed, fuel pressure, injector timing etc but I don't mess with any of that because I don't understand it and it could stuff something up badly.

    • @WigglesAndKyle
      @WigglesAndKyle 2 місяці тому +1

      Don't trust this guy, he works for carly im pretty sure. I've seen this guy comment on different videos with different stories about how carly is so good. This is insane

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  2 місяці тому

      Wow.. I would say I’m shocked.. but I’m not

  • @jdgarre011
    @jdgarre011 8 місяців тому +5

    I completely forgot about the renewal, which I believe to be part of the scam. They charged me $170.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  8 місяців тому

      Christ that’s awful. Scummy company

  • @alext8828
    @alext8828 2 дні тому

    The usual mirror to turn down is the one opposite to the driver's seat side. Check doing it with the left mirror. It's for seeing the curb when you parallel park. I'm assuming that you Brits park against the left curb and need the left mirror to point down.

  • @mobri2a
    @mobri2a 5 місяців тому +2

    I bought the Carly based on a sponsorship of Legit Street Cars. Everything stated in this video is spot on. Do not buy Carly. I regret the loss of $85 and am sweating whether or not I get dinged for a renewal in a year. I am considering filing a complaint with the (US) FTC.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  5 місяців тому +1

      It’s gross how reputable UA-camrs are selling the souls to shill this dodgy POS

  • @ulrikrobert
    @ulrikrobert 4 місяці тому +2

    I was lucky enough to have my card expired a few weeks before automatic renewal. Now every 10 days or so I am getting notification about failed payment.

  • @ralphj4012
    @ralphj4012 9 місяців тому +5

    If you are within 30 days of purchase then you can reject on the basis of not fit for purpose. Not sure of the cost so not sure if worth pursuing. You did forget to shake it all about after taking the Carly out and putting the Carly in. Personally, I wouldn't turn the seatbelt warning off, you may become an easy target for our esteemed law enforcement establishment.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  9 місяців тому +1

      Seatbelt warning is back on.. by that point I was just desperate to have SOMETHING work

  • @colinboneham7387
    @colinboneham7387 9 місяців тому +6

    Imo I’m sure the contract is against U.K. consumer law, as to tryin to charge next year easy way is change your bank card and make sure the old one is cancelled.

  • @aarondavey4246
    @aarondavey4246 4 місяці тому +1

    I used Carly to read, change and reset codes on my BMW X5 50i 2014. It found a lot of code issues that the mechanic didn't. Each time i changed car codes or reset things new, different ghost errors popped up. I tried contact support about it. They gave me some generic options to reset it but they didn't work in the end and the service was so bad I gave up dealing with them. Tossed the unit out and had had the mechanic reset the car. Problems fixed.

  • @akatom2u
    @akatom2u Місяць тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @johnmunro4952
    @johnmunro4952 4 місяці тому +2

    At least if you buy an ordinary standard type OBD2 device you actually own it without any licence that needs renewal.

  • @CX23882
    @CX23882 9 місяців тому +9

    Great review. I saw this device being promoted by certain car UA-cam channels and it looked intriguing, especially owners of VAG vehicles. Shame that it is such a disappointing product and consumer-unfriendly company.
    Regarding the auto tilting mirror - have you tried different positions for the physical mirror switch, now that you have done the coding change?

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  9 місяців тому +2

      Yep.. nothing worked sadly !! I think also think when you see it on sponsored content you don’t see just how slow and clunky it all is.

  • @MrCyder
    @MrCyder Місяць тому

    Regardles not working/working functions......
    You have the right to return the product (scanner dongle) and you will receive your money back. Regarding the license, you must read the General Terms and Conditions before signing the contract. And again, regarding the extension of the license, i.e. the "infinite" payment of the annual license, this is how Germany works (And most of EU/Europe). You make a contract for electricity, telephone, and I don't know what else, and if you don't contact that specific company/provider with a written cancellation of the contract before the contract expires, the contract is automatically extended according to what is written in the General Terms and Conditions... of course 90% of people don't read the General Terms and Conditions before signing the contract and then they are surprised. I personally work in tool rental, I have certain AGB and I ask each client if they want to quote the General Terms and Conditions... NOBODY does. Of course, when problems come, I just say that it says so in the General Terms and Conditions, which they didn't want to read before signing the rental agreement.

  • @dalecousins7373
    @dalecousins7373 9 місяців тому +2

    have you tried changing the position of the wing mirror adjustment joystick so you are trying to adjust the left mirror as that is normally the position that it needs to be in to enable it as it should let you only use it when you want to.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  9 місяців тому +1

      I did!

    • @ozymandias7940
      @ozymandias7940 2 місяці тому

      The mirror may not have the motor in it that tilts the mirror!? When you purchase the software, you need to make sure you get the right one for the UK or Australia (RH drive). Many features may not be available for imported vehicles or in certain geographical locations.
      I have used the Carly scanner on Toyota & BMW's and never had an issue. However, with Mercedes Benz, you can't do anything with it due to the complicated proprietary software on their vehicles.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  2 місяці тому +1

      It has the motor.. it moves with the joystick in the car.

    • @Doigy
      @Doigy 2 місяці тому

      ​@@kiphakes is it possible you need to set your tilt limit. So when you put it in reverse, you would set mirror tilt then see if it changes back when you go neutral /first gear. Just a thought. Probably wrong 😂

  • @cryoine7194
    @cryoine7194 4 місяці тому +1

    you have to remember that all the information on the car might be on the car but the manufacturer may make that information on a proprietary protocol for their diagnostic scan tools to detect and not the ISO/ASME/JIS standard communication protocols that 3rd party scan tools can freely use without paying licensing fees

  • @TheMxrrab
    @TheMxrrab 4 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for this very in depth video. I will definitely be avoiding Carly.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  4 місяці тому +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @ItsJustPhillip
    @ItsJustPhillip 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for this!! I was literally just about to buy one today - can you recommend any alternatives that are any good??

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  2 місяці тому +1

      I’d maybe look on forums for your specific car and see if there is a recommendation 🙌🏻

  • @caropreso911
    @caropreso911 27 днів тому +1

    when a company tries to deceive me before I'm even a customer I take that as sign not to become a customer.

  • @firuzmiah9794
    @firuzmiah9794 4 місяці тому +2

    I’ve just ordered mine few days ago now I regret. I’ve purchased by Klarna so will they still be able to renew automatically from Klarna? I’ve did big mistake not reading their terms and conditions. One year subscription I’ve already paid so I’ve lost this money but I don’t want to renew next year. How can I cancel auto renew please advise.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  4 місяці тому

      Send it back following the instructions on the site, keep a proof of posting, make sure you let Klarna know

  • @bernardicasapic8709
    @bernardicasapic8709 3 місяці тому +1

    can you give me advice to what obd to get to do stuf like that for my audi a6 c6

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  3 місяці тому

      I can’t.. but someone else might..

  • @pnojazz
    @pnojazz 15 днів тому +2

    I made a mistake purchasing the Carly. I came to UA-cam and read the comments. Carly wouldn’t refund me even though the scanner was over a week from being shipped from Germany to US. DHL delivered via USPS. I met the mailman and refused acceptance. USPS returned it to Carly. Luckily I had purchased via PayPal. I filed a dispute and 3 weeks later I got a full refund! Thank you to UA-cam for saving me $145. I was not aware when I purchased it that it only works with 1 car, instead of any car. This is a total CON!!!😢

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  15 днів тому +1

      If you see any car influencers trying to sell you a Carly, put your story in the comments- show people what a scam they are

  • @wernvt35
    @wernvt35 Місяць тому +1

    Oh when I bought it 2 or 3 years ago they had the option where you can buy the dongle without subscription, but they said it was not returnable. If you get dongle as part of subscription then it was returnable. But since then they updated a few things as I think people realise the bullshit and they want to protect themselves. In the beginning wothout subscription I could read basic codes and see code description....now you can only see what is wrong, but no codes.....they force you to get subscription for your car or all cars to see basic codes.

  • @KazAndy
    @KazAndy 4 місяці тому +2

    Should i cancel my order before it arrives?
    Recommend another model for Mercedes B200 range

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  4 місяці тому +1

      Absolutely don’t buy one. I can’t specify an alternative maybe do some research on them

    • @KazAndy
      @KazAndy 4 місяці тому +1

      @kiphakes cannot find cancellation as I've sent requests but the company send me into circles.
      Not going accept parcel from delivery company
      Going look into other models with eyes brightly open.
      Thank you
      Saving me time & money

  • @sean9595
    @sean9595 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank kip. I will stay clear from them things as I am one of them people if I plugged into my car it would probably screw everything up. The car will never run again or cost me hundreds pounds to get it back up and running. again.

  • @RichardArblaster
    @RichardArblaster 9 місяців тому +4

    Do a chargeback to their payment processor.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  9 місяців тому +2

      I've got a different plan.. will see what happens!! :)

    • @LymanGreen
      @LymanGreen 9 місяців тому +3

      Thanks for this review Kip I have thought about buying one of these .. I already know I’d have to fight hard in the US to return. I’ll just skip it up front

  • @anthonyworthington6495
    @anthonyworthington6495 Місяць тому +1

    In your opinion what is a good DIY scanner

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  Місяць тому

      Hmmm honestly, if you just want a scanner, there are some good TopDon ones knocking around I’ve done some videos on them and some competitors

  • @xraycat82
    @xraycat82 2 місяці тому

    In both cars, Carly said your battery voltage is low. Typically, when doing ECU coding you want to have a battery tender connected to keep the voltage high. Running the car to use the alternator to boost the battery voltage isn't the typical solution. You may want to give a battery tender / charger a try, or replace the battery.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  2 місяці тому

      On both cars the battery was fine. Checked both with a multimeter. Like I say in the video I didn’t show EVERYTHING that happened. 👌🏼

  • @benweaving
    @benweaving 9 місяців тому +2

    You are much better off with an OBD11 Pro device... much better control and access to the cars systems

  • @SirSilverFox
    @SirSilverFox 2 місяці тому +1

    With the mirror dipping. Typically this will be the near side mirror, and you cannot have the switch you’d normally use to move the mirror, positioned on that particular mirror, as your switch will take priority over the the code. This was the case with my Mercedes.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  2 місяці тому

      Believe me I tried many variations and permutations- nothing worked. 👌🏼

    • @Alan-xk9rk
      @Alan-xk9rk Місяць тому +1

      Near side mirror dips down when put in reverse only 👌

  • @judokadude
    @judokadude 6 місяців тому +1

    I belive you can prevent a y payment leaving your bank by getting in touch with your bank directly. Just ask them and they should be able to explain it to you.

  • @nickepps1746
    @nickepps1746 4 місяці тому +1

    You should never code a car with the engine running unless you’re prompted to do so. Always use a battery charger when any device is plugged into the obd2 they draw a surprising amount of current.

  • @Maferto
    @Maferto 8 місяців тому +1

    Hello, why when Carly is doing the car scan, do I get warnings about the anti-skid system?...I have a Renault Captur

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  8 місяців тому

      Probably because it’s a bit dodgy.. I don’t trust it on my car

  • @maxfuller5337
    @maxfuller5337 5 місяців тому +2

    Any follow up on this?
    Is BimmerCode any better?

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  4 місяці тому

      Soon! And no idea! Sorry!

  • @ShesThereltd
    @ShesThereltd 9 місяців тому +1

    I also purchased this a few years ago and ended up sending it back. because they advertised it as working on All cars but it didnt work on any of my 3 cars. They also didnt have a return policy because they are hoping and preying on people doing a 1 year plan. would be interesting to see how many Subscribers renew there subscription

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  9 місяців тому

      Did you get a refund?

  • @Wrecsam1864
    @Wrecsam1864 5 місяців тому +1

    I was going to buy one until I saw your review. Now going with something else, thanks

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  5 місяців тому

      You’re welcome 👌🏻

  • @UrbanCha0s
    @UrbanCha0s 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm going nowhere near this. Thanks for the vid. Other reviews are mirroring similar concerns.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching- it’s funny how those being paid to mention it find it to be AMAZING 😂

  • @rubenmarien2534
    @rubenmarien2534 2 місяці тому +1

    You were way to friendly :D

  • @davelaye7003
    @davelaye7003 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you, you saved me from buying this shit

  • @michaelthomas3646
    @michaelthomas3646 9 місяців тому +2

    I would totslly disagree with having the wing mirror or mirrors automatically adjusting after having a car for 2 years before it was written off in July. it was one thing that I went into the user settings to switch off immediately upon reversing down my grandparents drive which is pretty steep to be fair, but the centre mirror pointing straight at the pavement on my side of the road, my seating plus height means I could see the roof instead of out of the back window. the mirrors only pointing at the pavement my side of the road. a police officer on the pavement on the other side of the road, and 2 pedestrians, and all I could see was their toes when looking at the reversing camera. so I for one would disagree with the mirrors pointing down every time you select reverse, whereas keeping them at normal driving height you can see a lot more especially on my grandparents drive. for parking bays not quite as bad, but still makes pedestrians invisable. so no I would say far better adjusting the mirrors yourself.
    I was looking at iCarly earlier this year when you done the other OBDII testing, but came to the same decission to exclude it from my search list pretty quickly, think I didn't like the subscription on it, as like you said at the end, I would just need it to find the fault, and then put it safe in the car for whenever I would need it next, not like a garage mechanic who would need it once a month or maybe more often. the problem I find with OBDII readers even as someone trained in vehicle maintenance is the description is too vague, that is not someone who has no experience. they obriviate the obriviation several time over it seems.
    ok so to stop Joe Bloggs from wanting the windscreen washers to go off everytime someone pressed the horn!! but then leaves nothing for those that are trained in basic maintenance.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  9 місяців тому +2

      I'll keep that in mind if I find myself on your grandparents driveway :P Thanks for watching buddy! :)

    • @marktaylor9678
      @marktaylor9678 3 місяці тому

      Its mainly for when your reversing and can see the kerb so you dont scrape your wheels

  • @68vette11
    @68vette11 8 місяців тому +1

    Hey this Carly thing is the gift that keeps on giving. Why i would trust a $100 dongle/app to mess around with my cars programming says a lot about my intelligence level. I noticed on the Mini Cooper I tried a couple of things on, like seat belt warning and ability to start it without pressing the brake, I can no longer shut off the car completely with the stop start button on the dash anymore. This car has comfort access so you dont have to put the key in the dock on the dash, just have it in your pocket. Now the only way to turn off the car is to put the key in the dock and then remove it. Did you happen to notice there is no contry of origin anywhere on this product? There is no way this thing is from Germany.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  8 місяців тому

      When I complained on their Trustpilot they said (to me at least) that because they are selling the product from Germany, German laws apply.. which I think is nonsense.

    • @68vette11
      @68vette11 8 місяців тому +1

      @@kiphakes Even if that were the case, which I don't believe one bit, they have a location in the UK for returns which would bring them under UK law Carly Solutions GmbH c/o Ogden Fulfilment, Unit 2, Acre Park, Dalton Lane, Keighley, BD21 4JH

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  8 місяців тому

      @@68vette11 yep.. that’s where mine went back to

    • @68vette11
      @68vette11 8 місяців тому +3

      ​@@kiphakes Hey got a full refund through PayPal. If you open a dispute, the seller has 10 days to respond. They never did, so case closed in my favor. This suggests to me their policy isn't legal or defensible, so they don't even attempt to fight a dispute.Hope this helps!

  • @MMGFit
    @MMGFit 3 місяці тому +1

    I got Buyers remorse now 😅😅😅😅😅😅

  • @nickepps1746
    @nickepps1746 4 місяці тому +1

    What a shame, it sounded like it was a good device. Disappointed to have this advertised on the late brake show.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  4 місяці тому

      They pay a LOT of money to people to advertise it.. wonder where the money comes from ?

  • @joshmerrick4716
    @joshmerrick4716 3 місяці тому +1

    I just bought a Carly for my mk5 golf gti to try and code things in like the dipping mirrors, DRL’s etc and it says that it’s coded the things I’ve opted for but none of the functions are working. Utter rubbish. And I bought the premium package! Trying to get a refund 🙄

  • @anthonybeaman6213
    @anthonybeaman6213 4 місяці тому

    Why didnt you run the car to charge the battery above 12.5v ??

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  4 місяці тому +1

      The battery was very much above 12.5v

  • @jameshenderson5385
    @jameshenderson5385 2 місяці тому +1

    Please keep us informed if you get your money back please.

  • @burimi89
    @burimi89 7 місяців тому +1

    Any luck with returns process?

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  7 місяців тому

      Sorta.. got a follow up in the works

    • @burimi89
      @burimi89 7 місяців тому

      Looking forward to your update vvideo

  • @TheMxrrab
    @TheMxrrab 4 місяці тому +1

    @kiphakes did you get your money back?

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  4 місяці тому +1

      Sorta..
      Was a fight! Will follow up soon!

  • @daveelphick2485
    @daveelphick2485 9 місяців тому +2

    I am very sorry for you kip 😢

    • @daveelphick2485
      @daveelphick2485 9 місяців тому +1

      Hope you get it sorted Thsts not right at all 🙂

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  9 місяців тому +1

      @daveelphick2485 thanks dude!

    • @daveelphick2485
      @daveelphick2485 9 місяців тому +1

      It’s not right hope y get your money back

  • @curtisj2165
    @curtisj2165 7 місяців тому +1

    Funny how influencers haven't been promoting Carly for months. I wonder why

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  7 місяців тому

      Samcrac did in a recent video! And I’m sure Mat Armstrong used one fairly recently too..

    • @curtisj2165
      @curtisj2165 7 місяців тому +1

      @@kiphakes i haven't watched them for a while now, Car Throttle & Legit-street-cars used to promote Carly endlessly

  • @bigbruce1517
    @bigbruce1517 6 місяців тому +1

    Mirror dip doesn’t work on my Skoda either. Waste of money in my opinion.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  6 місяців тому

      Absolutely!!

  • @user-gp7yn9bc1m
    @user-gp7yn9bc1m 7 місяців тому +1

    unfortunately i orderd from them 2 hours ago !! didnt get the scanner yet and they wont accept to refund me !! what the heck ??
    affter understanding that there is nothing to do with this scanner without subscription i thought to myself ok let me just cancel my order than
    what wrong with those people ?!

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  7 місяців тому

      They are scammers, pure and simple.. disgusting company.

    • @user-gp7yn9bc1m
      @user-gp7yn9bc1m 7 місяців тому +1

      @@kiphakes I am thinking of getting my visa company to cancel the charge just wondering if it's possible

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  7 місяців тому

      @@user-gp7yn9bc1m I'd definitely try if you don't want it!

  • @N1ickem4n
    @N1ickem4n 8 місяців тому +1

    Yeah, they really suck. And I can't believe that huge channels, like Legit street cars for example, shamelessly pushes their product, without even mensioning even the annual fee.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  8 місяців тому +1

      Yeah.. it’s a shame. I guess sometimes morals go away when you’re having money thrown at you!

  • @jameshenderson5385
    @jameshenderson5385 2 місяці тому +3

    It's a SCAM!!!

  • @DainSmart-vm7pc
    @DainSmart-vm7pc 5 місяців тому

    Works only on German cars (vw.bmw.audi.merc,s).

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  5 місяців тому

      Cool.. but that’s not the problem.

    • @DainSmart-vm7pc
      @DainSmart-vm7pc 5 місяців тому

      @@kiphakes it is if you have got a ford fiesta someone gave me a carly for free that poor guy is in for rough ride with subscription this i think ill ring and tell him and show him this video he ain't going to be pleased 🤨 £170 😱

  • @seinar75
    @seinar75 8 місяців тому +1

    remember every car is unike. so they cant say on the page what it can do on YOUR car :)

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  8 місяців тому

      But even with the app working and plugged in it still shows you things that won’t work on your car..

    • @seinar75
      @seinar75 8 місяців тому

      @@kiphakes yeah i have notised that.

  • @wernvt35
    @wernvt35 Місяць тому +1

    Carly is useless if you don't subscribe. Mine said mirror dipping is possible on my BMW F10 and did coding, but mirror didn't work. What they don't tell you if your car doesn't have the mirror tilting option installed that coding is useless.
    Code clearing is also useless. It said it cleared code, but two days later without driving the car codes are back.
    On my dads 2003 W203 Merc it read the ecu once after multiple tries, after that it failed. Even tried their support and useless. After months of back and forth eventually they said the car is not compatible at this moment....wtf.
    On all the American youtubers using Carly seems to work or they don't tell you as videos are sponsered, but I get feeling this product is more for American specced European car.....
    European specced cars as we get in South Africa it just doesn't work.
    Luckily I used Google Pay for lisence so I stopped renewal on Google Pay.

  • @agentlanegaming1636
    @agentlanegaming1636 3 місяці тому +2

    Just stopped me buying this appreciate that! 👍

  • @claudiacooper6540
    @claudiacooper6540 7 місяців тому +1

    Did you get a refund?

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  7 місяців тому

      I did.. sort of.. but it’s a little complicated- going to do a video very soon

  • @mikenco
    @mikenco 8 місяців тому

    "don't think it'll make too much difference"... what if that's the reason you didn't get on with the app?

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  8 місяців тому

      Literally go through this later in the video..

  • @caropreso911
    @caropreso911 27 днів тому +1

    I refuse to buy any subscription software . Ever. Can't tell me what the renewal is and you have to call to cancel . Don't put up with this stuff.

  • @eddiekong8710
    @eddiekong8710 4 місяці тому

    You have the engine running, that is why it's not working

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  4 місяці тому

      I tried for hours with both the engine on and off, NOTHING WORKED.

  • @stefank9793
    @stefank9793 5 місяців тому +1

    codierung geht nicht bei bmw ,aber ich habe über 100 euro investiert , nur schrott

  • @markparsons5497
    @markparsons5497 5 місяців тому +1

    They are crap bought one and it does nothing more than my £9.99 scanner off ebay total con

  • @MadeinSA658
    @MadeinSA658 3 місяці тому +1

    Yup I got caught 4 years ago. Paid for the scanner and paid for software and now I have a useless piece of hardware that I cannot use. Don't buy this product. Its a con!!!

  • @andreygv
    @andreygv 4 місяці тому +1

    How the hell do u reset oil light with this shit??

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  4 місяці тому

      No idea! It’s useless

  • @Tbr411
    @Tbr411 4 місяці тому +1

    Peniaze vyhodené do kanála. Väčšiu hlúposť som ani nemohol urobiť.
    Po desiatich km jazdy ukazuje teplotu oleja -100 000 celsium.😅 Ďalšie live data ani nebudem písať. Reakcia helpdesk na môj dotaz? NIČ. Its scam!

  • @LUKIN8OR
    @LUKIN8OR Місяць тому +1

    DON'T JUST DON'T BUY IT

  • @Chris-hy6jy
    @Chris-hy6jy 3 місяці тому

    I hope Carly is losing a shed load of money due to their crap business practices! Hopefully they'll be out of business very soon. Only give your money to businesses with integrity.

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes  3 місяці тому

      I really don't think they are, with big Car UA-camrs shilling their products, they will be getting in more and more business..

  • @jameshenderson5385
    @jameshenderson5385 3 місяці тому

    Will you get a refund for this piece of crap?

  • @floridahummer
    @floridahummer 3 місяці тому +3

    icarsoft, buy it you own it