Quick Help
AI mechanic chat
My brakes squeal when cold.
Let’s understand the pattern. Does the sound change
as you brake?
AI mechanic & car repair diagnostics
Every repair
starts with
understanding.
Turn a symptom, a code, or a question into a clear next step. Meet the AI mechanic built around your vehicle.
Free to start. No card required. iOS · Android · Web
100K+ downloads · 7 languages
As featured in The Wall Street Journal
01 Understand
02 Plan
03 Repair
Inside Quick Help
A better next step.
Starts with a better question.
See how vehicle details and follow-up questions shape the conversation.
Follow a check-engine code through a sample conversation.
Quick Help · session
Scripted demo
Pick a vehicle
These are scripted examples. Start free or sign in to ask Quick Help about your own vehicle.
9:41● Demo
Quick Help2020 Camry
Ask about your Camry…
Every make & model
OBD2 codes decoded
Speaks 7 languages
Free tier — no card
Honest answers — even when it's take it to a shop
From the first question to the next repair
See the full walkthrough
Understand. Then act.
01
Understand
Start with what you know.
Describe a symptom or enter an OBD2 code like P0420. Your year, make, and model give the conversation context.
02
Plan
Work through the possibilities.
Explore likely causes, follow-up questions, and diagnostic guidance before deciding what to replace.
03
Repair
Choose the next step.
Find repair guides, parts, and reference information — or understand when the job needs a professional.
From your driveway to the service bay
Built for the work in front of you.
In the driveway
Know your own car.
Understand the problem, explore a repair, and keep your vehicle history in one place. Get guidance built around your car.
- → Symptom-based diagnosis ("whining when I turn left")
- → Severity and "can I drive it?" guidance
- → Part numbers + Amazon & eBay links for your exact year/trim
- → Repair estimates to help you understand your options
In the shop
Go deeper on every job.
Bring diagnostic guidance, repair information, and professional tools into your workflow. Explore Premium and Shop Repair.
- → Full AI diagnostic assistant + smart DTC troubleshooting
- → OEM wiring + parts diagrams and TSB lookups on Shop Repair
- → One account on every shop device — tablets, desk, phone
- → Clear explanations to support customer conversations
Inside the app
Your car repair toolkit. All in one app.
An AI car diagnostic app for the whole job: chat, guided diagnostics, photo estimates, vehicle history, TSB lookups, and parts search.
My Car
Garage + Timeline
2020 Toyota Camry
142,338 mi
2018 Ford F-150
87,210 mi
2007 Toyota 4Runner
201,004 mi
Diagnostics
Trees
Step 2 of 5
When does the whine happen?
Turning left
Turning right
Both — always
Vehicle Health
Score
76
Good
Brakes
92%
Tires
43%
Fluids
78%
Parts Finder
Amazon + eBay
Before ordering an exhaust part
Once the shop identifies the failed component, compare its part number with the listing and confirm the fit for your VIN and engine.
TSBs
Plain English
T-TT-0686-22
An exhaust leak can affect a catalyst reading
Toyota’s historical tip covers certain U.S. V6 Camrys from 2018–2022. It expired in March 2023.
Read the Toyota tech tip (PDF)MECH Vision
Guided camera
Point. Shoot. Estimate.
AI repair estimate from photos
Vehicle Timeline
One history
Oil change · 142,338 mi
AI diagnosis · P0420
Brake pads · 138,000 mi
Repairs
Guides + torque specs
1
Disconnect the battery
2
Remove wheel + caliper bolts
More details
3
Swap pads, torque to spec
Walk through the full app
Interface preview — shown with sample data
MECH AI — the AI mechanic in your pocket — watch on its own page
The honest part
What it won't do.
An AI mechanic is only useful if it's honest with you. That's the whole point.
Won't flash your ECU
MECH AI helps you read and understand vehicle information. It does not reprogram or tune your ECU.
Will tell you to go to a shop
Some repairs need a lift, special tools, or hands-on inspection. MECH AI can help you understand when to involve a professional.
No fake counts, no upsell scripts
Real reviews, honest answers, and the only number we claim is 100K+ downloads. Cancel anytime — no cancellation phone call required.
OBD2 Bluetooth (BLE) & WiFi reader in the iOS/Android app (read-only, no flashing) · MECH Care adaptive service plans
Real reviews
What people are saying.
Verified Google Play and App Store reviews. We don’t edit them.
“I've been dealing with a difficult-to-diagnose CEL — mechanics wouldn't listen, dealer service wouldn't listen. I lost hope until this AI. We bounced ideas back and forth, helped me diagnose and confirm with utmost accuracy what was causing it.”
Nicholas Warner
DIY car owner
Google Play · Mar 2025
“Love it — worth paying for. But even just the free version is great. Very helpful, very detailed. No need to worry whether or not the guy at the parts store knows anything about mechanics.”
Mika Blackburn
DIY car owner
Google Play · Feb 2026
“Entertaining and VERY helpful with any questions concerning engine mechanics. Wiring/parts diagrams, parts/tool finder, diagnostics, repair guides, OBD decoder, & more. For DIY mechanics, this app is a no-brainer.”
Rex Minke
DIY mechanic, Plus plan
Google Play · Mar 2026
“This is the future we need. I work as a mechanic for a reputable worldwide company. It's been able to correctly diagnose the exact problem first. Also gives me other possible issues to fix that can cause the problem I had.”
Alix Goldpoint
Professional mechanic
Google Play · Jan 2025
Pricing
Full comparison
Start free. Grow your toolkit.
Start with your own vehicle. Move to professional data when the work demands it. Shop operations are handled separately.
Free
$0
/Forever, ad-supported
- 3 AI Mechanic messages per day
- Photo questions in AI Mechanic
- OBD-II code decoder
- 1 repair guide + 1 guided diagnostic per day
Plus
Best for most owners
$7.99
/month
- 100 AI Mechanic messages per day
- Step-by-step repair guides + advanced diagnostics
- Maintenance schedule, Vehicle Health + Timeline
- Live OBD-II data, scan history + emissions readiness
Premium
$19.99
/month
- 300 AI messages + 50 photo messages per day
- Full TSB + recall library
- AI wiring diagrams — 10 per day
- Pro OBD-II tests and export tools
For shops
Shop Repair — $59.99/mo for repair intelligence.
OEM repair + wiring diagrams and high-volume AI allowances. Need customers, repair orders, invoices, and roles too? Apply for the Shop Manager pilot.
FAQ
Answers, up front.
Do I need an OBD-II scanner?
No — works from your words. Describe the symptom, paste a code you saw on a loaner scanner, or show it a photo of the dashboard. And if you have a Bluetooth (BLE) ELM327 adapter, the iOS and Android app pairs with it directly to scan and read your codes.
Does it work for any make and model?
Yes. The AI Mechanic covers everything from common daily drivers to older trucks and imports. The more specific your vehicle details (year, make, model, trim, mileage), the more specific the advice.
Is this just a ChatGPT wrapper?
No. MECH AI is built on a frontier AI model, wrapped in automotive-specific reasoning, your garage context, and integrated tools (TSB lookups, parts search, diagnostic trees). Generic chatbots don't know what year your truck is.
Will it tell me to go to a shop?
Often. That's the point. If the fix needs a lift, special tools, or skills you don't have, MECH AI will say so — and tell you what the shop should charge.
Does MECH AI work in my language?
Yes — MECH AI works in 7 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, German, French, and Italian. The AI answers in your language, and the app is available worldwide.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel anytime — mobile subscriptions in your App Store or Google Play settings, web subscriptions from the in-app subscription page. No cancellation phone call required.
Comparing apps? See honest head-to-heads on the MECH AI comparison hub — including MECH AI vs FIXD and MECH AI vs TorqueBot — or browse common symptom guides .
A clearer next step for your car.
Start with your vehicle and a question. Explore MECH AI for free, and choose a plan when you need more.
100K+ downloads · no card required