AI-Powered Automotive Diagnosis

Fix it or ditch it?
Get the verdict.

Describe your car's symptoms. Get an expert AI diagnosis, a repair cost estimate, and a clear answer: is your car worth fixing, or is it time to move on?

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Live Diagnosis
2018 Ford F-150 XLT, 87,000 mi
Ticking noise at startup, rough idle, check engine light P0300
Estimated Repair $1,850
Vehicle Value $24,500
Repair-to-Value 7.6%
✓ Verdict: Fix It. Repair cost is well below value threshold.
How It Works

Three steps to your verdict

No mechanic visit required. Tell us what's wrong — and if you have OBD codes, even better.

1

Describe the problem

Enter your car's year, make, model, and mileage. Then describe what's happening: noises, warning lights, performance issues, or paste a repair estimate you received.

2

Get diagnosed

Our AI, trained on decades of real-world repair knowledge from an ASE Certified Master Technician, analyzes your symptoms and identifies the most likely cause.

3

See your verdict

Get a repair cost estimate compared against your car's current market value. The verdict is clear: fix it and we'll show you parts, or ditch it and we'll connect you with buyers.

Either Way, You Win

Two paths. Both pay off.

DriveOrDitch doesn't just diagnose. It gives you a next step no matter the outcome.

Fix It

Worth the wrench

When the repair cost is a fraction of your car's value, fixing makes sense. We'll show you exactly what you need.

  • Parts matched to your exact make, model, and year
  • Estimated repair cost with labor breakdowns
  • DIY difficulty rating so you know what you can handle
  • Local shop recommendations if you need a pro
Ditch It

Time to move on

When repairs cost more than the car is worth, hanging on is throwing money away. We'll help you exit smart.

  • Instant cash offers from vetted car buyers
  • Trade-in value estimates from local dealers
  • Comparison of sell vs. trade-in vs. junk options
  • What your next car budget should look like
ASE Certified Master Technician

Not another chatbot.
Real expertise.

DriveOrDitch's diagnostic engine is built on knowledge from 35+ years of hands-on automotive repair across every major brand. This isn't a generic AI guessing from a manual. It's pattern recognition from tens of thousands of real diagnoses.

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The question every car owner asks.
Finally, a real answer.

No more guessing. No more overpaying for repairs on a car that's not worth it. No more letting a perfectly good vehicle go because a mechanic scared you with a big number. DriveOrDitch gives you the truth, backed by expertise, powered by data.

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