Visual DVI & Faster Approvals
Stop losing hours explaining repairs over the phone. Snap photos of worn brakes or leaks, mark Red/Yellow/Green, and let the customer approve the estimate online.
Customer estimate approval by link
Open Mechanic BuilderYour choice
13 Report Languages · Instant PDF & WhatsApp Share
Turn OBD-II fault codes, worn part photos, and repair estimates into crystal-clear PDF & WhatsApp reports in under 2 minutes. Built for independent shops, mobile mechanics, and dealers.
VIN: WVWZZZAUZKW092841
AI Mechanic: Inspect exhaust flex pipe leak before replacing catalyst.
P0420 sets when the bank 1 catalyst monitor estimates conversion efficiency below its engine-specific threshold. Many petrol systems evaluate upstream and downstream feedback under controlled monitor conditions, but a similar-looking sensor trace alone does not prove the catalyst has failed. Misfire, mixture errors, exhaust leaks, contamination and feedback faults need exclusion before replacement. Monitor design, sensor technology and enable conditions are vehicle-specific.
Replacing messy paper sheets and blurry tester screen photos with structured transparency.
Stop losing hours explaining repairs over the phone. Snap photos of worn brakes or leaks, mark Red/Yellow/Green, and let the customer approve the estimate online.
Customer estimate approval by link
Open Mechanic BuilderPrint a windshield QR inspection sheet showing I/M Readiness, clean OBD scan, and 15-point mechanical health. Justify your asking price with proof.
Includes printable QR Window Sticker
See Dealer SheetBuying a used car or got an expensive workshop quote? Decode the VIN, check red-flag symptoms, or ask AI Mechanic for an unbiased breakdown.
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Try AI Mechanic ($2)AI MECHANIC DIAGNOSTIC ENGINE
Combine vehicle make, engine, mileage, multiple OBD-II fault codes, and driver symptoms. AI Mechanic generates ranked root causes, technician verification steps, and realistic repair estimates.
Try AI Mechanic (US$1.99 or included in PRO)1. Primary Root Cause Correlation (85% probability)
P0401 (EGR Insufficient Flow) paired with P0299 (Turbo Underboost) on the 1.6 TDI strongly indicates carbon blockage in the EGR cooler passage or a torn vacuum actuator diaphragm.
Estimated Repair Range
$240 – $580
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24 industry templates
Pre-configured checklists for every bay in your shop. Customize items or build your own.
Sales & Handover
Mechanical & DVI
OBD & Electrical
Sales & Handover
Mechanical & DVI
OBD & Electrical
Detailing & Fleet
Detailing & Fleet
Sample report
Real report layouts with fictional data. Switch between report types without leaving the page.

DVI Reports · Complete example
Ford Focus · 2019 · EXAMPLE
See the exact document you can generate: vehicle details, findings and the sections specific to this report type.
DEMO · Fictional data and illustrative photos.
Start free or scale your entire workshop for USD 34.99/month. No 12-month contracts. Prices in USD; change region from the header.
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USD 14.99 / month
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USD 34.99 / month
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A selection of codes from our database.
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Engine & powertrain · Cylinder combustion
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Emissions & exhaust · Particulate filtration
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Emissions & exhaust · Exhaust aftertreatment
About reports, subscriptions and DVI Reports tools.
No. Enter codes manually, import them from a scanner photo or create a visual inspection without a scanner. Always review imported data.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 DVI Reports 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.
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.
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.
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.
P is powertrain, B is body, C is chassis and U is network communication. The prefix alone does not indicate severity.
No. A code indicates a monitored condition or system. The cause requires symptoms, scan data and appropriate vehicle-specific diagnosis.
Not always. Some sources provide model year and partial details. Actual build date and the exact engine code require manufacturer verification.
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.