MECH AI is an AI-powered automotive repair assistant that diagnoses car problems, provides step-by-step repair guidance, and manages your garage — all from a single app on web, iOS, and Android.
What is MECH AI?
MECH AI is a mobile and web app that combines an AI mechanic, OBD2 scanning, repair guides, wiring diagrams, parts search, and shop management into one platform. You type a symptom or paste a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) and it returns vehicle-specific likely causes, honest repair advice, part numbers with direct Amazon/eBay links, and step-by-step instructions. The app is developed by MECH AI and has been downloaded over 100,000 times worldwide.
Key Features
- AI Mechanic Chat — Describe any car symptom (e.g., "whining when I turn left") or paste an OBD2 code; the AI reasons about your exact year, make, and trim, then ranks likely causes and recommends the cheapest fix first.
- OBD2 Scanning — Pair a Bluetooth (BLE) ELM327 adapter with the iOS/Android app to read and clear codes (read-only, no ECU flashing).
- MECH Vision — Take a photo of a problem area and the AI generates a repair estimate and suggested fixes.
- Digital Garage & Vehicle Timeline — Save unlimited vehicles (free tier: 1; DIY: 5; Mechanic: unlimited), track each car’s repair history, mileage, and maintenance events.
- Parts Finder — Searches Amazon and eBay for the exact part that fits your vehicle, with price comparisons and buy links.
- Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) — Look up TSBs in plain English for your car, with affected models and symptoms described.
- Wiring Diagrams & Repair Guides — AI-generated wiring diagrams (10/day on Mechanic plan) and step-by-step repair instructions with torque specs and tool lists.
Who is it for?
- DIY car owners — Diagnose check-engine lights, get honest “can I drive it?” guidance, and avoid unnecessary shop charges by fixing common issues like a failed oxygen sensor instead of a catalytic converter.
- Professional mechanics — Use as a quick reference tool for diagnostics, wiring diagrams, TSB lookups, and part numbers — reducing time spent juggling multiple subscriptions.
- Shop owners — Deploy AUTOSHOP ($59.99/month) to equip the entire team with OEM repair data, unlimited AI chats, and priority processing across tablets, desk phones, and shop devices.
What can you do with MECH AI?
- Diagnose a check-engine code — Paste P0420 for a 2014 Camry; the AI explains that a downstream O2 sensor ($42) is far more common than a dead catalytic converter ($1,200) and walks you through the test.
- Plan a vehicle build — Ask “Stage 1 on a 2016 Subaru WRX — safe? What do I need?” and get a reasoned list of parts and estimated costs.
- Estimate a repair cost — Point the camera at a damaged area (MECH Vision) and receive an AI-generated estimate, with part numbers and labor steps.
How does MECH AI work?
- Describe the problem — Type a symptom, paste a DTC, or show a photo. No OBD2 scanner required for initial input.
- AI reasons about your specific vehicle — The system cross-references your year/make/trim, known TSBs, and common failure patterns to rank likely causes.
- Get actionable guidance — The AI gives the cheapest likely fix first, tells you when to take it to a shop, and links directly to the right part on Amazon or eBay.
Pricing
MECH AI is freemium with three individual tiers and one shop plan. The Free tier ($0 forever, ad-supported) includes a daily allowance of AI chats, OBD-II code decoder, and 1 saved vehicle. DIY ($7.99/month) adds advanced diagnostics, recall alerts & TSBs, Amazon + eBay parts finder, and 5 saved vehicles. Mechanic ($19.99/month) offers unlimited AI chats, AI wiring diagrams (10/day), and unlimited saved vehicles. AUTOSHOP ($59.99/month) equips an entire team with OEM wiring diagrams, unlimited AI, and priority processing.
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