Check Engine light? Don’t guess. Get an AI report.

Send us your engine code for a $10 online report — or book a $39 in-person scan in San Francisco.

We use AI to translate your Check Engine issue into plain English: urgency, likely causes, repair range, and what to ask the mechanic. Reports are prepared with support from a professional mechanic on our team.

For drivers, car owners, and anyone who wants a second opinion before paying for repairs.
Human + AI: AI helps generate the report, and a professional mechanic helps us make the guidance practical and grounded.
My Check Engine light came on. I have code P0302. Is it safe to drive?
Code P0302 usually means cylinder 2 misfire. Risk can be medium/high if the car shakes, loses power, or the light flashes.
Possible causes: spark plug, ignition coil, fuel injector, vacuum leak, or compression issue.
Typical repair range: $180–$450 for plug/coil related repairs, higher if injector/compression related.
Ask the mechanic: “Can you confirm the misfire source before replacing parts?”

If you know your code

Buy a $10 online report. Send your code by chat or SMS. We reply with a simple explanation and recommended next steps.

If you don’t know your code

Book a $39 in-person scan in San Francisco. We read the code and generate the report for you.

If you drive for income

Join the $10/month driver membership for ongoing second opinions, maintenance help, and repair quote reviews.

How it works

1
Choose online or in-person
Already have an OBD code? Choose the $10 online report. Need a scan? Choose the $39 in-person check.
2
Send the details
Share the code, car make/model/year, symptoms, and any repair quote you received.
3
Get an AI-assisted report
We summarize urgency, likely causes, estimated repair range, and useful mechanic questions.
4
Make a calmer repair decision
Use the report as a second opinion before you keep driving, visit a shop, or approve a repair.

Simple pricing

Start with a one-time report or join monthly if you drive for income.

If you already have a code

Online AI Report

$10 / report

For people who already know their Check Engine code.

  • Plain-English code explanation
  • Urgency level
  • Likely causes
  • Estimated repair range
  • Mechanic questions to ask
  • Delivered by chat/SMS
For gig drivers

Driver Membership

$10 / month

Ongoing support for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart, and other drivers.

  • Text-based AI car help
  • Repair quote second opinion
  • Maintenance reminders
  • Gas, repair, and downtime tips
  • Priority response
  • Member discount on in-person checks

Important: CheckEngineAI is a diagnostic support and second-opinion service, not a licensed repair shop. We do not replace an in-person inspection by a qualified mechanic and do not guarantee repair outcomes.

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