Free tools to work out what is wrong with your car before you spend money — MOT status, fault codes, open recalls and symptom-by-symptom guides.
Free tools to work out what is wrong
Check any UK registration for MOT status, expiry date, mileage and full pass and fail history. Look up any OBD2 fault code for plain-English meaning, common causes and cost bands. Check for outstanding DVSA safety recalls. Read the symptom guides for noises, warning lights and driveability faults.
All of that is free and needs no sign-up. For most everyday problems it will get you to an answer.
When you need it looking at properly
If the free tools leave you unsure, a written answer on your own car from a qualified UK mechanic is £14.99, back within six hours. An instant AI diagnostic report with ranked causes and cost bands is £19.99.
For anything safety-related — brakes, steering, airbags — get the car to a garage rather than researching it. Those are not systems to experiment with.
Frequently asked questions
Are the vehicle tools free?
Yes. MOT check, fault code lookup, recall check and the symptom guides are all free with no sign-up.
What if I need advice on my own car?
A written answer from a qualified UK mechanic is £14.99 with a reply within six hours.
Can you tell me if it is safe to drive?
The symptom guides cover what is safe to drive with and what is not. If in doubt, do not drive it — get it recovered.