AI Mechanic · Free · No Hardware Needed

Your car has a problem.
Carlos knows
what to do.

Describe your symptoms or paste an OBD code.
Carlos gives you a real answer — ranked causes,
step-by-step checks, and fair cost estimates.
In seconds. Free.

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Carlos your AI mechanic
How It Works

Carlos thinks like a mechanic.

01Tell Carlos what's wrong

Your car year, make, and model. Then describe the symptom, paste the code, or snap a photo of your dashboard lights.

02Carlos analyzes your specific car

Cross-referencing known issues for your exact vehicle, your symptoms, and real repair data to rank what's most likely wrong.

03You get a real action plan

Ranked causes, step-by-step diagnostic tests, honest cost ranges, and parts you might need. Everything to go in prepared.

Real Output

This is what Carlos actually gives you.

Drive Safety
Safe to drive short distances. Avoid highway speeds.
CAUTION
Most Likely Cause · Rank #1
Ignition coil failing

The ignition coil is what creates the spark to fire each cylinder. When one fails, that cylinder misfires — causing rough running, especially on cold starts or under load.

Most Likely
1
Swap coils between cylinders

If the misfire follows the coil to the new cylinder, you've confirmed the coil is bad.

Free20 minNone
Ignition coil replacement
Parts
$25–$60
Labor
$40–$80
Total
$65–$140
Features

Everything Carlos can do.

Diagnose Any Code

Paste any P0xxx, C0xxx, or B1xxx code. Carlos explains it in plain English with ranked fixes.

Check Your Quote

Paste the estimate. Carlos tells you what's fair, what's high, and what's a red flag.

Photo Analysis

Snap your dashboard lights or engine bay. Carlos analyzes what he sees.

Sound Recognition

Record a knock, squeal, or rattle. Carlos identifies what it likely means.

Your Garage

Save your cars, track repairs over time, and get maintenance reminders.

No Hardware Needed

Unlike FIXD or BlueDriver, Carlos works without any dongle or adapter.

20K+
Diagnoses run
4.8★
Accuracy rating
<10s
Avg. response
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Stop paying for diagnoses you didn't need. Stop going in blind. Carlos tells you what's wrong before you ever talk to a mechanic.

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