Working on your own ride has always been a source of pride, and let's face it, it's a great way to save money, too. But now, a new kind of tool is rolling into garages across the country: artificial intelligence. Instead of flipping through dusty manuals or searching forums for hours, more and more drivers are asking AI for help with everything from dashboard lights to full-on repairs.
To see how common this is becoming, we surveyed 1,000 drivers about their experience using AI to fix their vehicles. Who's giving it a shot? What's working, and what's not? And how much time and money are people really saving when they skip the mechanic and trust a chatbot?
Let's break it down.
Key Takeaways:
- Half of truck owners have turned to AI for repairs.
- 56% of vehicle owners who attempt DIY repairs have turned to AI chatbots for help.
- 64% of vehicle owners who used AI for vehicle repairs say it led to a successful fix, either on the first try (31%) or after multiple attempts (33%).
- Nearly 1 in 10 drivers (8%) said using AI for vehicle repairs saved them over $1,000 compared to taking it to a mechanic.
- Tesla owners are most likely to use AI for car repairs, saving $79 on average.
