Backseat Mechanic

Backseat Mechanic is the friend who actually knows cars — right in your pocket. Built for first-time car owners, it turns confusing noises, warning lights and repair quotes into plain, calm English.

Tell it your make, model and paint color once, and the whole app tunes to your car — the guides, the diagrams, even the artwork match what's in your driveway.

WHAT'S INSIDE

• Diagnose — Answer two quick questions about the noise, smell, leak or warning light you're seeing and get the likely causes, how urgent it is, and what it should cost before anyone quotes you.

• AI Scan — Snap a photo of your car, a dashboard light or under the hood and a seasoned AI mechanic tells you what it sees, how serious it is, and what to do next. Your first few AI checks are on us; after that, add more anytime — pay only for what you use, no subscription.

• After an Accident — A calm, step-by-step checklist for fender-benders: what to do in the first 60 seconds, what to exchange, what to photograph. Store your photos, fill in the details, and send a complete accident report to a parent, friend or your insurer.

• How It Works — Tap through animated diagrams that show where every system lives and how it actually works, for both gas and electric cars.

• Step-by-Step Guides — Checking and changing your oil, jump-starting and replacing the battery, pumping gas, and decoding every lever and light — tuned to your car's type.

• Your Car's Specs — Wiper length, oil type and capacity, tire pressure, battery group and more. Get exact numbers for your year and trim with the built-in AI lookup.

• Tires — Keep all four healthy: pressure, tread, rotation and when to worry.

• Schedule — What to service and when, so small problems never become big bills.

• Costs — Know the fair price for common repairs before you walk into a shop.

• Find a Shop — Track down a good, honest mechanic near you.

WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT

• Made for beginners — no jargon, no upsell, no assumed knowledge.
• Personalized — everything reflects your exact car.
• Works offline — the core guides, diagrams and estimates need no connection.
• Private — your car details stay on your device; scan photos are analyzed in memory and never stored.

Whether it's your first car or you've just never learned what's under the hood, Backseat Mechanic helps you understand your vehicle, spot problems early, and avoid overpaying. Your pocket-sized car expert.

AI guidance is general information from photos and descriptions — not an in-person inspection. For anything involving brakes, steering or fuel, have a professional take a look.