Question 1

What is AI Mechanic?

Accepted Answer

AI Mechanic is a web and mobile app that helps car owners understand vehicle problems. You describe a symptom, upload a photo, describe a noise, or enter an OBD-II code, and it explains the likely causes, how urgent it is, what to ask a repair shop, and what the repair typically involves.

Question 2

Is AI Mechanic free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The free plan includes 200 AI tokens each month — roughly 40 text questions or about 13 photo analyses — with no card required. Paid DIY and Mechanic plans add more tokens, more saved vehicles, parts lookup and maintenance tracking.

Question 3

Can it diagnose a check engine light or an OBD-II code?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Enter the code, such as P0420 or P0300, and AI Mechanic explains what it means on your specific engine, the possible causes, and the checks that usually come first.

Question 4

Does it replace a mechanic?

Accepted Answer

No. AI Mechanic is informational and does not replace a qualified mechanic, a professional inspection or an insurance appraisal. If a symptom may be safety-critical, stop driving and have the vehicle inspected.

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