Trace important claims
Where a technical claim depends on an external authority, we prefer primary material such as EPA documentation, NHTSA recall and technical-service-bulletin records, and vehicle-manufacturer service information.
Editorial standards
Useful automotive guidance has to earn your trust.
This page explains who is responsible for MECH AI content, where automation is involved, how technical claims are sourced, and what “reviewed” means on this site.
Last updated July 29, 2026
Separate evidence from estimates
Repair costs, likelihood labels, and model-year guidance are estimates, not guarantees. We label ranges, explain their scope, and avoid presenting a diagnostic trouble code as proof that a particular part has failed.
Put safety ahead of completion
Brakes, steering, fuel, high-voltage systems, overheating, fire risk, and severe drivability symptoms require extra caution. Content should tell readers when to stop driving or involve a qualified professional.
Responsibility and bylines
MECH AI Editorial is the publishing team operated by MECH.AI LLC. It is an organization, not the name of an individual mechanic and not a substitute for a named technical reviewer.
A page only claims technical review when it identifies a real reviewer and a review date. If no person is named, the content should be read as maintained reference material from MECH AI Editorial—not as a personal endorsement by a certified technician.
AI assistance
MECH AI may use generative tools to help draft, organize, summarize, or illustrate an article. Those posts carry an AI-assisted label. The label does not mean the text is vehicle-specific service information, nor does it turn an automated draft into expert review.
Automation is not allowed to invent test results, repairs performed, customer experiences, reviewer identities, credentials, sources, or firsthand observations. Future articles that claim a real test or repair must document what was measured and who performed it.
Sources and vehicle specificity
Generic OBD-II definitions describe the code, not the failed part. Actual causes and test thresholds can change by year, make, model, engine, calibration, and service bulletin. Readers should verify repair procedures and specifications against information for their exact vehicle.
When an article relies on external technical material, its references appear in a visible Sources section. Recall and complaint data is attributed to NHTSA. A source link supports the cited point; it does not imply that the source endorses MECH AI.
Corrections and updates
Material technical corrections update the page’s modified date. We prioritize corrections involving safety, incorrect vehicle applicability, unsupported cause rankings, misleading prices, or instructions that could lead to unnecessary parts replacement.
To report a problem, include the page URL, your vehicle details, and the claim you believe is wrong. Email support@mechai.app or use the contact form.