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🚗 Standardised vehicle reports

Turn fault codes and inspectionsinto professional, share-ready reports.

Selling a car, checking a purchase or trying to understand a warning light? Turn your findings into a clear PDF on your phone or computer.

AI MechanicCauses & repair costsOnly$2/ analysis

Get probable causes, estimated costs and checks to carry out in a PDF report.

Secure payment via Stripe · No subscription

✓ No card for free plan✓ A4 PDF and mobile✓ WhatsApp sharing✓ 13 report languages
  • 13 report languages

    Choose your customer’s language independently of the site language.

  • Local units

    km or miles, µm or mils. A4 or Letter PDF format.

  • Estimates in your customer’s currency

    Choose the estimate currency separately from your subscription currency.

  • PDF and shareable link

    Send your customer the report by link or WhatsApp.

See available report languages

Română · English · Deutsch · Français · Italiano · Español · Português · Nederlands · Polski · Български · Magyar · Čeština · Ελληνικά

Manually entered text stays in the language you write it. Some technical explanations may only be available in English.

For every stage of vehicle ownership

Choose what you need to do

FOR DEALERS & SELLERS

Pre-sale inspection

Show buyers the actual vehicle findings in a clear document.

  • Photo inspection report
  • Emissions / I/M Readiness where data is available
  • Secure share link and QR code
Create a sales report

FOR MECHANICS & DIY

Diagnostics and service records

Turn unclear scanner screenshots into structured reports.

  • Import fault codes from scanner photos
  • Findings, parts and estimates
  • PDF and WhatsApp sharing
Create a technical report

FOR DRIVERS & BUYERS

A second opinion before you decide

Understand likely causes and recommended checks before replacing parts.

  • AI report available for 1 universal credit
  • Risks and indicative costs
  • Service inspection checklist
Get a second opinion

Look up a fault. Check a vehicle.

OBD codes, VIN decoding, valuations and documentation, one click away. Searching the fault-code catalogue is free.

Common examples:

See the result

A clear report, ready to share

Reports reflect the data entered and checks performed. They are not official certificates and cannot guarantee the absence of hidden defects.

  • Vehicle, VIN, date and mileage
  • Visual summary and severity indicators
  • OBD codes and emissions status when provided
  • Visual inspection, photos and notes
  • Share link and QR for published reports
Browse report templates
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First page of the sample PDF: Volkswagen Golf · 2018 · DEMO

OBDAuto · Complete example

Vehicle technical report

Volkswagen Golf · 2018 · DEMO · DEMO

Download sample PDF

DEMO · Fictional data and illustrative photos.

OBDAuto report builder

Your workshop. Customers from any country.

For workshops, detailers, dealers, fleets and vehicle owners. Choose the report country and language independently, enter your findings and OBDAuto organises them into a customer report.

From inspection to PDF in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Choose the vehicle

    Enter vehicle details or choose a saved car. Choose the report type, country and customer language.

  2. 2

    Add your findings

    Enter codes or import them from a scanner photo. Add inspection results, photos and an estimate.

  3. 3

    Review and share

    Choose the sections, review the report and download the PDF. You can also share it through WhatsApp.

Explore all vehicle report templates

Start free. Get AI Mechanic with PRO.

PRO plans include AI Mechanic and unlimited reports. PRO Workshop adds team collaboration and workshop management. Searching the fault-code catalogue stays free.

Pricing country: United States · USD. Change the country and currency in the “Language and region” menu.

Universal credits (no monthly subscription)

Simple rule: 1 credit = 1 generated report. Use it for ✨ AI Mechanic (possible causes, indicative costs and a workshop brief) or any workshop PDF template. Credits never expire.

1 UNIVERSAL CREDIT

US$1.99

US$1.99 / report

  • 1 report of your choice
  • Credits never expire
  • 1 credit = 1 AI analysis or PDF report
  • PDF export and sharing
  • For a one-off inspection
Buy 1 report

5 UNIVERSAL CREDITS

US$6.99

US$1.40 / report

Save 30%

  • 5 reports of your choice
  • Credits never expire
  • 1 credit = 1 AI analysis or PDF report
  • PDF export and sharing
  • For multiple inspections
Buy 5 reports

15 UNIVERSAL CREDITS

US$14.99

US$1.00 / report

Save 50%

  • 15 reports of your choice
  • Credits never expire
  • 1 credit = 1 AI analysis or PDF report
  • PDF export and sharing
  • For dealers and frequent use
Buy 15 reports

Secure payment using available checkout methods (card and eligible digital wallets). Credits are granted after payment confirmation. Existing purchased credits can also be used for AI Mechanic.

FREE

0 USD / month

5 free reports every month

For occasional inspections and getting started with reports.

  • OBD diagnostics, inspection, photos and estimate
  • PDF export and WhatsApp sharing
  • History of your saved reports
  • PDF marked “Generated by OBDAuto.ro”

The allowance is per account and resets at the start of each calendar month. No card is required for the free plan.

Create a free account

PRO Reports

USD 14.99 / month

Save USD 50.88 (28.29%)

12 monthly payments: USD 179.88 (12 × USD 14.99)

Annual payment: USD 129

✨ AI Mechanic for you

✨ AI Mechanic: 25 analyses/month, for one user

AI Mechanic for interpreting codes and symptoms, clear explanations and prioritised checks. For one user.

  • 1 user · personal workspace
  • All report types, with no monthly report limit
  • PDF reports without OBDAuto advertising
  • VIN scanning and code import from photos
  • Reports with your logo and details: style, colour, your own numbering, saved signature and stamp
  • Your own closing message, terms and IBAN on every report

Choose monthly or yearly billing in your account. Yearly billing is charged in full. Automatic renewal; cancel renewal in the portal.

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PRO Workshop

USD 34.99 / month

Save USD 120.88 (28.79%)

12 monthly payments: USD 419.88 (12 × USD 34.99)

Annual payment: USD 299

✨ AI Mechanic for your team

✨ AI Mechanic: 100 analyses/month, shared across the workshop

AI Mechanic for interpreting codes and symptoms, clear explanations and prioritised checks. For workshops and teams.

  • Up to 100 users, including the owner
  • All report types, with no monthly report limit
  • PDF reports without OBDAuto advertising
  • VIN scanning and code import from photos
  • Reports with your logo and details: style, colour, your own numbering, saved signature and stamp
  • Your own closing message, terms and IBAN on every report
  • The same look on handovers/returns, DVI inspections and the AI report
Plus: workshop and team management
  • Shared team reports and history, with roles for each member
  • Central work order: intake, diagnostics, estimate, photos and delivery
  • Individual work and recommendations with priority, progress and notes
  • Work statuses including awaiting approval and awaiting parts
  • Pre-purchase comparison: asking price, valuation and manually entered estimated repair cost
  • Reports with your workshop logo: style, colour, numbering, saved signature and stamp, the same look on every PDF
  • Handovers and returns with signatures, photos per defect, PDF sent on WhatsApp and AI photo comparison (50/month)
  • Estimate approval by link with the version and response date recorded
  • Customer records, vehicles and intervention history
  • Deferred work and return visits: due dates, estimated values, stages and rebooking
  • Customer page without an account: status, estimate, approval and selected photos/reports through a revocable link
  • Appointments with day/week/month views, assigned person and duration
  • Convert appointments to work orders without entering the details again
  • ZIP export of PDFs by period or customer — up to 100 reports per archive, for owners and administrators

Choose monthly or yearly billing in your account. Yearly billing is charged in full. Automatic renewal; cancel renewal in the portal.

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Browse by code family

Code families group fault categories; they do not identify a failed part.

What could your vehicle symptoms mean?

Describe symptoms, add up to 3 photos and scanner codes if available. Get AI guidance, a PDF and a link for your mechanic — RON 5 / USD 2 / EUR 2 / GBP 1 per case, no subscription.

Ask AI Mechanic

A second set of eyes in your workshop.

Beyond the OBD code definition

Look up a code for free, then use AI Mechanic to relate symptoms and plan diagnostic checks.

Free OBD dictionary

P0401

Insufficient EGR recirculation flow.

General fault-code definition without symptom context.

AI-assisted diagnostics

Illustrative example: Golf 1.6 TDI, P0401, loss of power

Possible checks: EGR passage deposits, valve actuation and related sensors.

Illustrative example, not a confirmed diagnosis or live AI result.

Explore AI Mechanic in PRO plans

PRO Reports: 25 analyses/month · PRO Workshop: 100 analyses/month

Frequently asked questions

About reports, subscriptions and OBDAuto tools.

Do I need a special OBD scanner?

No. Enter codes manually, import them from a scanner photo or create a visual inspection without a scanner. Always review imported data.

Can I share a report in a car listing?

Yes, share a report via a link or QR code when sharing is enabled. Reports are not automatically public. Do not disclose personal information without consent.

Do report credits include AI?

Yes. Packs of 1, 5 and 15 credits are universal: 1 credit = 1 AI Mechanic report or any other PDF report of your choice. Purchased credits never expire. Reports made with credits carry your workshop logo and look. Included PRO AI allowances remain separate.

Can I use OBDAuto outside Romania?

Yes. OBDAuto is designed for international customers too. Choose the report country, language, units and estimate currency independently. For example, a workshop in Romania can prepare an English report for a customer in the USA. The report documents the findings you enter; it is not an official inspection certificate.

Does the report language have to match the site language?

No. You can use the site in one language and generate the report in one of 13 available languages. This choice applies to the report and PDF labels. Text you write is not translated automatically, and some technical explanations may remain in English.

Do the 5 free reports renew every month?

Yes. Each account gets 5 free reports every calendar month. The allowance resets at the start of the month; it is not a one-time signup offer.

What does PRO Reports include?

Selected country: United States. PRO Reports costs USD 14.99/month or USD 129/year, billed in full yearly, and includes one user, all report types, unlimited reports and PDFs without OBDAuto advertising, plus Ask AI Mechanic with 25 AI analyses/month. Reports carry your logo and details, with your choice of style and colour, your own numbering and a saved signature and stamp. Work order and team management are available in PRO Workshop. Renewal is automatic; cancel it in the portal, with access until the end of the paid period. View the plan and available activation options in your account.

What does PRO Workshop include and how many employees can use it?

PRO Workshop costs USD 34.99/month or USD 299/year, billed in full yearly. It includes all PRO Reports features, up to 100 users including the owner and unlimited reports for one workshop, shared reports and history, invitations and access roles. AI-assisted OBD diagnostics: up to 100 analyses/month shared across the workshop. Central work order: intake, diagnostics, estimate, photos and delivery. Individual work and recommendations with priority, progress and notes. Work statuses including awaiting approval and awaiting parts. Pre-purchase comparison: asking price, valuation and manually entered estimated repair cost. Reports with your workshop logo: style, colour, numbering, saved signature and stamp, the same look on every PDF. Handovers and returns with signatures, photos per defect, PDF sent on WhatsApp and AI photo comparison (50/month). Estimate approval by link with the version and response date recorded. Customer records, vehicles and intervention history. Deferred work and return visits: due dates, estimated values, stages and rebooking. Customer page without an account: status, estimate, approval and selected photos/reports through a revocable link. Appointments with day/week/month views, assigned person and duration. Convert appointments to work orders without entering the details again. ZIP export of PDFs by period or customer — up to 100 reports per archive, for owners and administrators. Each employee uses their own account and the owner pays one subscription. Renewal is automatic and can be cancelled in the portal. “Unlimited” applies to reports; existing limits for photos and AI features still apply.

How are the subscription price and currency chosen?

Your detected country suggests the currency: RON for Romania, GBP for the United Kingdom, EUR for the euro area and USD for the USA and other countries. You can change the country and currency in the “Language and region” menu. The website language does not change the currency.

Do I need to pay to look up OBD codes?

No. Searching and reading the catalogue is free. Plans apply to report creation, and the Free plan includes 5 reports per month with no card required.

What do P, B, C and U mean?

P is powertrain, B is body, C is chassis and U is network communication. The prefix alone does not indicate severity.

Does an OBD code identify the part to replace?

No. A code indicates a monitored condition or system. The cause requires symptoms, scan data and appropriate vehicle-specific diagnosis.

Does VIN decoding prove the actual build date?

Not always. Some sources provide model year and partial details. Actual build date and the exact engine code require manufacturer verification.

How are car valuations calculated?

When sufficient reviewed comparable listings exist, the site shows asking-price statistics. Otherwise a separate theoretical calculation may be available, which is not a market quotation.