Inside the STEER app
AI Mechanic — ask anything about your car
AI Mechanic is the conversational diagnostic assistant inside the STEER iPhone app. Ask any car question in plain English — “is it safe to drive with this light on?”, “is a P0420 expensive?”, “what's that noise?” — and get a calm answer that's aware of your car's actual OBD2 readings. Free tier includes 3 messages per month; STEER Pro ($99/year) is unlimited.
What it is
AI Mechanic is an assistant you can ask anything about your car — a strange noise, a dashboard light, a scan result — and get plain-English guidance back. When you're paired with the STEER sensor, the AI Mechanic also has context: your make and model, recent scans, and any active fault codes.
The kind of questions it handles
Real questions real drivers ask. No jargon required.
- ›Why does my car shake when I brake?
- ›What does this dashboard light mean?
- ›Is it safe to drive with my check engine light on?
- ›How urgent is a P0420 code?
- ›My car smells like gas when I park — should I worry?
- ›What's the cheapest fix for a rough idle?
What it isn't
AI Mechanic is not a replacement for a qualified technician. For safety-critical issues — brakes, steering, smoke, fuel smell, overheating, or loss of power — always seek professional inspection in person.
Think of it like asking a knowledgeable friend a question over text. Helpful, fast, but no substitute for a mechanic putting eyes on your car when something is genuinely wrong.
Free vs Pro
Free
3 messages
per month
STEER Pro
Unlimited
$99 / year