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Stop leaving money on the table. MECH Inspect AI analyzes your customers' service history, finds maintenance gaps, and generates targeted upsell recommendations - automatically. No more guessing what's due. No more missed revenue. 💰 INTELLIGENT HISTORY ANALYSIS & UPSELL GENERATION The Problem: Customers come in for one thing, but you know they need more. The service history is buried in your shop software. Your advisor doesn't have time to dig through years of records to find what's overdue. The Solution: MECH Inspect automatically analyzes the complete service history and generates prioritized recommendations in seconds. What It Finds: • Never-done services - Maintenance that has NO record in your shop's history (transmission fluid, differential service, coolant flush, etc.) • Overdue maintenance - Services past their manufacturer-recommended interval based on time or mileage • Declined work - Repairs the customer said "no" to previously that are now due • Upcoming maintenance - Services approaching their interval so you can proactively recommend How It Prioritizes: The AI ranks recommendations by urgency. Safety items come first. Then overdue maintenance. Then preventive items. Your advisor sees exactly what to focus on. Ready-to-Use Output: Each recommendation includes a complete sales talk track with specific benefits, risks of declining, and urgency level. Your advisor can present confidently without scrambling to explain why the customer needs it. Real Example: Customer brings in a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee for an oil change at 87,000 miles. MECH Inspect analyzes the history and finds: Transmission fluid - NEVER DONE (due at 60k) Spark plugs - NEVER DONE (due at 100k, but recommend now while accessible) Brake fluid flush - Last done 3 years ago (overdue) Cabin air filter - Declined 8 months ago Coolant flush - Due at 90k (upcoming) That's 5 upsell opportunities from one oil change, each with a talk track ready for your advisor. 🔧 COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC ANALYSIS For Technicians Who Want Answers Fast Enter any DTC code (P0300, P0171, B1234, U0100, etc.) or describe a symptom ("rough idle when cold", "intermittent no-start") and get a complete diagnostic breakdown. What You Get: Code Definition & Severity Plain-English explanation of what the code means, not just the generic OBD description. Includes severity rating so you know if it's safe to drive or needs immediate attention. Common Causes (Ranked by Probability) Not just a list of everything that could cause the code - causes are ranked from most likely to least likely based on the specific vehicle. A P0300 on a Ford 5.4L has different probable causes than a P0300 on a Toyota 2GR-FE. Step-by-Step Diagnostic Procedure Actual diagnostic steps in order. What to check first, what tools you need, what readings to expect. Written by techs, for techs. Labor Time Estimates How long the diagnosis and common repairs typically take. Helps with quoting and scheduling. Safety Warnings Critical warnings when applicable. High voltage on hybrids, fuel system pressure, airbag precautions, etc. Related Codes Other codes that commonly appear with this one. Helps identify root cause vs. symptom codes. Symptom-Based Diagnostics Don't have a code? Describe the symptom. "Car shakes at highway speed" or "AC blows warm intermittently" - MECH Inspect walks you through diagnostic trees based on the symptom description. 💼 SALES TOOLS THAT ACTUALLY CLOSE Talk Tracks That Convert Every repair recommendation - whether from diagnostics, history analysis, or manual entry - gets a complete sales presentation package. What's Included: Conversational Script Word-for-word what to say to the customer. Not robotic scripts - natural conversation starters and explanations. "Mr. Johnson, while we had your vehicle up on the lift, we noticed your brake fluid hasn't been flushed in over 3 years..." Specific Benefits Why the customer should care, in terms they understand: • "Extends transmission life by preventing wear from degraded fluid" • "Could save you $3,000+ in transmission repairs down the road" • "Maintains smooth shifting and fuel efficiency" Risk Explanation What happens if they say no: • "Degraded fluid causes increased internal wear" • "Can lead to harsh shifting, slipping, or complete transmission failure" • "Repair costs average $2,500-$4,500 for transmission rebuild" Urgency Indicator Color-coded priority level: 🔴 HIGH - Safety concern or imminent failure risk 🟡 MEDIUM - Overdue but not immediately critical 🟢 LOW - Preventive/recommended One-Click Note Polishing For Technicians: Turn shorthand into professional documentation instantly. • Input: "ck eng lite on p0300 misfr cyl 3 found bad coil pack replaced coil and plug test ok lite off" • Output: "Check engine light on. Retrieved code P0300 - random/multiple cylinder misfire. Diagnosed misfire isolated to cylinder 3. Found faulty ignition coil pack. Replaced ignition coil and spark plug on cylinder 3. Verified repair - test drive completed, no misfires detected, check engine light off." Preserves your measurements exactly (3/32" stays 3/32"). Expands abbreviations. Formats multi-point inspections into readable paragraphs. For Advisors: Turn tech notes into customer-friendly explanations. • Professional tone that builds trust • Clear timelines ("recommended within the next 30 days" not "soon") • Proper handling of declined services ⚡ SEAMLESS SHOP SOFTWARE INTEGRATION Works Inside Your Existing Workflow MECH Inspect opens as a Chrome side panel directly alongside your shop management software. No switching tabs. No copy-pasting VINs. No interrupting your workflow. Automatic Vehicle Detection: When you open a customer's record in your shop software, MECH Inspect automatically detects the vehicle. VIN, year/make/mode/engine, current mileage, RO number - all captured without any manual entry. MECH Inspect integrates seamlessly directly in your browser alongside leading web-based shop management systems, digital vehicle inspection (DVI) platforms, and automotive repair software If your shop software displays vehicle information in the browser, MECH Inspect can read it. 🛠️ ADDITIONAL TOOLS Job Planner & Estimator Quick labor time lookups and job planning. Enter a job description and get: • Estimated labor hours • Parts typically required • Common upsell opportunities for that job • Notes on vehicle-specific considerations TSB & Recall Checker Real-time lookup against the NHTSA database. Enter symptoms or just check the vehicle - see all open recalls and potentially relevant Technical Service Bulletins. Includes: • Campaign numbers • Affected components • Full recall description • Remedy information Shop Library Store and access your shop's note templates and reference photos. Common inspection notes, canned responses, reference images - all accessible from the side panel. 🔒 BUILT FOR REAL SHOPS Multi-User Organization Accounts Set up your whole shop. Technicians and advisors each get their own login with role-appropriate tools. Shared vehicle history cache means everyone sees the same recommendations. Role-Based Interface • Technicians see diagnostic tools and tech note polishing • Advisors see sales tools, talk tracks, and customer-facing features • Switch roles with one click Secure & Private • No customer personal information stored (names, addresses, phone numbers) • Only technical vehicle data (VIN, mileage, service records) • Encrypted connections • 48-hour cache expiration Works With Your Process MECH Inspect doesn't replace your workflow - it enhances it. Keep using your shop software exactly as you do now. MECH Inspect just adds intelligence on the side. Ready to stop missing upsells and start closing more work? Get started at MECHinspect.ai Built by shop owners who got tired of leaving money on the table. What's new - Change log ────────── v3.1.1 (April 2026) — Engine info now loads directly from your shop software, so vehicle details and recommendation filtering work even when the NHTSA vehicle database is temporarily unavailable. Added status notifications for external service connectivity. v3.1 (April 2026) — Major accuracy upgrade for vehicle history and service recommendations. Service history summaries now include every service performed on each repair order. The recommendation engine understands the difference between timing chains and timing belts and only suggests services that apply to your specific engine. New "Report" button on recommendations lets you flag inaccuracies directly from the side panel. v3.0 (April 2026) — Redesigned interface and major rewrite of the underlying extension framework. Faster load times, improved reliability, and a refreshed look.