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What's New in MECH AI 1.3.50: Five Tabs and a Rebuilt Quick Help

October 30, 2026 MECH AI Editorial AI-assisted

MECH AI 1.3.50 is the biggest change to how the app looks since we launched it. Everything you had is still there, but it’s easier to reach. This post covers what changed and where things moved. If you’re looking for one thing in particular, the questions at the bottom work as a quick help page.

Availability, as of October 30, 2026: the new design is live on the web and on Google Play. The iPhone update follows once App Store review is finished.

Five tabs, one tap away

The app now has the same five tabs at the bottom in every workspace:

  1. Home — your car at a glance, shortcuts and anything you were in the middle of.
  2. Quick Help — the AI mechanic. Ask about a symptom, a warning light or a code.
  3. Repairs — start a repair guide or a diagnosis, pick up repairs in progress and open saved guides.
  4. My Car — your garage, the Vehicle Health check-up, records and the OBD2 scan.
  5. More — your plan, Settings, History, Help & Support and the Personal/Shop switch.

The old History and Settings tabs and the phone menu drawer are gone. Everything they held now lives under More.

Quick Help, rebuilt

The AI Mechanic chat is now Quick Help. Just ask. You get a straight answer for your vehicle, plus a link to the right diagram or repair guide when one helps. It still uses the year, make, model and trim in your garage, so you don’t have to repeat them.

Torque specs for your exact vehicle

Repair guides now show torque specs for your exact vehicle in their Torque section. If you need a number that isn’t in a guide, ask Quick Help.

Smarter repairs

  • Every repair keeps its full guide. Your progress and specs stay with the repair, so you can stop and come back to it.
  • More details on any step. Tap More details for a closer look at one step and the values it needs.
  • Diagnostics pick up where you left off if you’re interrupted mid-session.

Recall checks for more vans

Recall checks now cover Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster vans. MECH AI reads recall data from NHTSA, the US safety regulator. You can also look up any vehicle on the NHTSA recalls site.

For shops: Personal and Shop

If your shop uses MECH AI, you can now switch between Personal and Shop under More. Shop puts diagnostics, repair tools and shop work first, and Personal puts your own vehicles first. Your plan stays the same either way. See MECH AI for shops for what the shop plans include.

Plus polish and fixes

Text is easier to read, swipe-back is smoother, and lots of small things are fixed.

If you still see the older design, update the app. Something not where you expect it? Check the questions below or write to us through the contact page.

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Frequently asked

Where did the AI Mechanic go?

It's now called Quick Help, the second tab at the bottom of the app. It's the same AI mechanic that knows the vehicle in your garage. Describe what's going on, or add a photo.

Where are Settings now?

Tap More, the last tab, then Settings. Language, notifications, privacy choices and your account are all there.

Where is my chat history?

Tap More, then History. Your past conversations are listed there.

Where is my garage, and how do I switch cars?

Your garage is the My Car tab. Tap a car at the top to switch to it. To edit, change the picture of or remove a car, tap Manage this car.

Where is the OBD2 scanner?

In the iPhone and Android app, tap Scan with OBD2 on My Car, or use the OBD2 shortcut on Home. You'll need a compatible Bluetooth LE or WiFi ELM327 adapter. Reading codes is free.

Where do I find torque specs?

Open a repair guide from the Repairs tab. Its Torque section lists the specs for your exact vehicle. You can also ask Quick Help for any torque spec you need.

What does More details do?

Every step in a repair guide has a More details button. It opens a closer walk-through of that one step, including the values it needs, such as torque, fluid type and amount, and lifting points.

How do I switch between Personal and Shop?

Tap More and choose Personal or Shop. Shop puts diagnostics, repair tools and shop work first, and it needs a Shop Repair plan or higher. Switching never changes your plan.

How do I manage or cancel my subscription?

Tap More, then Manage Plan on the plan card. If you subscribed in the App Store or Google Play, you can also cancel in that store's subscription settings. Web subscriptions are managed from the subscription page in the web app.

I don't see the five tabs yet. What should I do?

Update MECH AI from the App Store or Google Play. App updates can reach phones in stages, so it may take a few days to appear. On the web, refresh the page.

How do I get help with something else?

In the app, tap More, then Help & Support. You can also email support@mechai.app or use the contact form at mechai.app/contact.