GarageBuddy AI: Car Scanner

GarageBuddy is an AI-assisted helper for the moment your car does something you cannot explain. Describe the symptom in your own words. GarageBuddy ranks the likely causes, explains why each one fits, tells you the cheapest check to run first, and gives a straight verdict on whether it is safe to keep driving. If it needs more information it asks, instead of guessing. FREE, NO SUBSCRIPTION No paywall to get a diagnosis and no monthly fee. We keep the lights on through optional adapter and parts links, not subscriptions. READ YOUR CAR'S CODES (OPTIONAL) Pair an ELM327-style Bluetooth OBD2 adapter to read stored check-engine codes on most cars built since 1996. Only codes the adapter actually reads go into the diagnosis; nothing is invented. NO ADAPTER? NO PROBLEM Most of GarageBuddy works with no extra hardware. Describe a symptom, snap a photo of the problem, scan a license plate or VIN with your camera, and check open recalls. An adapter only adds live code reading. WHAT YOU GET - Plain-English symptom diagnosis with ranked causes and the first thing to check - A drive-it-or-park-it verdict on every diagnosis, with honest confidence - Photo diagnosis - OBD2 code reading with a Bluetooth adapter - License plate and VIN camera scan - Open recalls and complaint patterns from public NHTSA data - Saved vehicles and past diagnoses, kept on your device - Suggested parts with links to Amazon and eBay WHO IT'S FOR First-time car owners who do not want to be talked down to, and DIY wrenchers who want a fast second opinion before paying a shop. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. Your vehicle list and history stay on your device. A diagnosis sends your description, vehicle, any codes read, and the photo you chose to our AI service, and nothing else. We do not track your location, run advertising trackers, or sell your data. See the privacy policy for exactly what each feature sends. GarageBuddy provides general information to help you understand your vehicle. It is not a substitute for inspection by a qualified mechanic. GarageBuddy is an independent app by Odam Solutions. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or any government agency. Recall, complaint and VIN information comes from NHTSA public data: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and https://vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov/ GarageBuddy may link to parts on eBay. As an eBay Partner, Odam Solutions may be compensated if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.