SPARQ Diagnostics

I had 2 codes thrown at different times. One was about a high sensor voltage just after I did some work on my car. I was able to precisely locate the sensor due to the information provided by the app. Second time the bracket of my ambient temperature sensor broke and the sensor got knocked out and lost on the road. The app once again helped me narrow it down. Went to the store bought a new sensor for 20$ and replaced it. Probably saved me 2000$ in repairs so far. I am excited for the stuff they’ll come up with in the future especially the AI component. Great value!

This is a review for the current product. I understand they have made promises for the future. It has a nice UI and one feature, it is not a $400 value.

Don’t expect it to do more than what a standard $20 OBD-II device does and you won’t be disappointed! The hardware is very premium feeling and has an Apple-like feel to it. The app’s interface is one of the most delightful experiences I saw. The only problem with this whole concept is the fact that they’re marketing it at $400 value (although, hopefully no one actually paid $400 for this). Functionality wise, I haven’t seen the device do anything more than what a standard OBD-II dongle does, it just does it more elegantly and seamlessly.

I got it for free at the LA Auto Show. I’m no car expert, but it didn’t tell me anything that my car doesn’t already tell me. Good thing I didn’t pay for it! Like other reviewers, I’m also on the AI waitlist. We’ll see.

The Diagnostic tool’s interface is extremely friendly and the support team was able to assist and engaged with me when I ran diagnostic for my vehicle the first time. Overall excellent experience and I’m positive this tool will get better over time.

As a mechanic I know this is rather tailored to every day drivers, but I was amazed to see it cover codes that even my $5k tools were missing. Simple, yet comprehensive. Happy with their support also.. once I reported a missed DTC they added it to their system in less then 24hours. I demo’d their AI functionality at LA autoshow and I AM SO EXCITED for them to launch it in the next few months.

I have been using it for the past 2 months and it helped me correctly identify issues with my car. I also got early access to the chat AI, and while they are still at the beginning of their road, I am definitely buying into the vision. I am excited to see what they keep building. Go SPARQ!

For a startup that boasts about AI powered, it’s iffy. AI option is still in waitlist, not fully out yet. Says it’s “worth $400” selling for $20, for $400 you can get a better scanner with capability of controlling the vehicle. This also does not read airbag lights, which another $400 scanner would, and with more benefits. Just diagnostics as well, cannot clear codes. Iffy at best. But has potential if it is done properly.

I tried using it and would not let me install 100% just reads codes no trouble shooting here. Got it for free at the LA Auto show, the guy said there are a start up company. I would be 100% sure the product is explained right before they have upset customer's. Better off going to the auto parts store and barrow there scanner

After testing this OBD2 Tool, it’s not worth trying it out again. This tool doesn’t scan the car correctly because when I used a different tool, codes came up but once I used the sparq. Nothing came up, the sparq device has a blind eye to certain codes and it’s not worth it in the long run because it doesn’t find codes like other obd2 scanners. I’d recommend the foxwell scanners, they’re $100-200 and they will find every code within your car. Save yourself the time and money. Throw this garbage away, the AI might be cool but it still won’t figure out the codes that really matter