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M.A.T.E. AI is your personal car expert. Ask anything about your vehicle and get a clear, plain-English answer tailored to your exact car. No jargon. No judgement. Just a knowledgeable mate in your pocket.
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Your Mobile Auto Tech ExpertNo need to freak out. You can still do short trips, but we'd get it checked in the next week or two so it doesn't turn into a bigger bill. Short Trips OK
1. Book a diagnostic scan (most mechanics do it for $50-$80)
2. Once you've got the code, come back and tell me. I'll explain exactly what it means and whether the fix is urgent or can wait.
Want me to help you find a mechanic nearby? You've got this
Here's the kind of stuff people ask M.A.T.E.
Ask M.A.T.E. AI anything about your car. There are no silly questions here.
These are just examples. You can ask M.A.T.E. AI literally anything about your car.
Ask M.A.T.E. AI for freeWe swap mechanic-speak for plain English.
Here's what it looks like when M.A.T.E. AI translates the confusing stuff into something you can actually act on.
"Engine fault detected. Refer to dealer immediately."
"That orange engine light's popped up. No need to freak out. You can still do short trips. Here's what it usually means and what we'd do this week if it was our car."
"P0524 — Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input"
"Your oil pressure sensor is reading low. It could be the sensor itself or your oil level. Let's check your oil first (takes 2 minutes), and I'll walk you through it."
"Replace timing belt, water pump, tensioner. Labour 4hrs. Total: $1,850."
"That's a reasonable quote for your car. Doing the water pump at the same time is actually smart because they're already in there. Fair range for this job is $1,500-$2,000. You're in the zone."
It's not generic AI. It knows your car.
Every answer M.A.T.E. gives is informed by real data specific to your vehicle, not a one-size-fits-all response from a chatbot.
Your Exact Vehicle
Make, model, year, engine type, and variant. M.A.T.E. knows exactly what you drive.
Parts Database
Over 260,000 aftermarket parts and 12,000+ car care products, pre-filtered to fit your vehicle.
Web Verification
Cross-references answers with verified sources so you're getting reliable info.
Safety Filter
Every recommendation runs through a safety-first check before it reaches you.
Recall Information
Flags any active safety recalls relevant to your specific vehicle.
Vehicle History
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What's been done, when it was done, and what's coming up next.
Service Schedules
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Manufacturer-recommended intervals tailored to your car's age and kilometres.
Customisations
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Any modifications or aftermarket additions that affect recommendations.
M.A.T.E. Premium
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M.A.T.E. AI reads the same data your mechanic sees and turns it into plain English, so you know what's going on in real time. No tech degree needed.
Three steps to clarity.
Getting started takes about 30 seconds. Seriously.
Create your free account
Name, email, done. No credit card, no lengthy forms. You're in.
Add your vehicle
Tell M.A.T.E. what you drive. Make, model, year. Now every answer is tailored to your exact car.
Ask anything
Warning lights, strange noises, service questions, parts help, mechanic quotes. M.A.T.E. is ready.
M.A.T.E. AI is live. And it's only getting better.
Here's what's working today and what's on the way. We're building in the open, and your feedback shapes what comes next.
✅ Available today
- Ask unlimited car questions in plain English
- Get answers tailored to your exact vehicle
- Warning light explanations with urgency ratings
- Service and maintenance guidance
- Upload mechanic quotes for a fair-go check
- Parts recommendations matched to your car
- Shop 12,000+ car care products
- Add multiple vehicles to your garage
- Safety-first advice on every recommendation
⏳ Coming soon
- M.A.T.E. mobile app (iOS + Android)
- OBD-II plug-in for live vehicle data
- Proactive maintenance alerts and reminders
- Lifetime Car File (full digital service history)
- Family vehicle sharing and coordination
- Push notifications for recall alerts
- Workshop booking integration
We're on your side. Not selling you stuff you don't need.
Every auto parts store, dealership, and workshop is incentivised to sell you more. M.A.T.E. is the first car advisor that's structurally built to be on the driver's side.
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Safety-first, always
Every recommendation passes through a safety filter. If something's urgent, we'll tell you straight. If it can wait, we'll say that too.
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No commissions, no scare tactics
We don't get paid more for recommending expensive parts. Our advice is based on what's right for your car, not our bottom line.
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Transparent and honest
If M.A.T.E. doesn't know something, it'll say so and point you in the right direction. No bluffing, no fluff.
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Built by Aussies, for Aussies
M.A.T.E. understands Australian cars, conditions, and the way we talk. This isn't a generic global product.
Your mate for every car moment.
Whenever you've got a question, a worry, or a decision to make about your car.
Warning lights pop up
Get a calm, plain-English explanation and know whether to keep driving, take it easy, or pull over.
Before the mechanic visit
Understand what they're likely to find so you walk in informed, not anxious.
Checking a quote
Upload any quote and M.A.T.E. will explain what's included and whether the price is fair.
Shopping for parts
Know exactly what fits your car before you buy. No more wrong parts, no more returns.
Something sounds wrong
Describe what you're hearing (or seeing, or smelling) and M.A.T.E. will help narrow it down.
Planning a road trip
Quick check-up advice before you hit the road. Tyres, fluids, anything to keep your family safe.
Ready to ask your first question?
Create a free account and M.A.T.E. AI will help you decode warnings, compare options, plan next steps, and find the right parts for your car.
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