Does OnlyMech replace mechanics?

No. It does the research and the double-checking: known problems for your model, which parts fit, and what the evidence rules out. A person still does the hands-on work and makes the final call. Think of it as an experienced mechanic who’s always free to ask.

What happens when it isn’t sure?

It says so. Instead of guessing, it asks a few quick questions to narrow things down, suggests a simple check, or tells you when a job needs a specialist’s equipment.

Where do the part numbers come from?

From real parts catalogs, matched to your exact car. Never made up. Every part shows where it came from and that it fits, before you buy it.

Who can see my cars and repairs?

Only you, or your team if you run a garage. Every car, repair and part stays in your own account. Nobody else can see it.

Do I need any special tools?

No. Your phone is enough. If you or your mechanic have a code reader (the small gadget that plugs in under the dashboard), you can add a photo or report from it too. OnlyMech works in any web browser and on iPhone and Android.

Very soon. The sign-up page shows exactly how long is left, and accounts open the moment the countdown ends.

For every car owner and every mechanic

Let’s fix it together.

Strange noise? Warning light? Describe it in your own words. OnlyMech works out what’s wrong, explains it in simple words and finds the exact part that fits your car.

Get started See how it works

First-time car owners
Weekend DIYers
Pro mechanics

How it works

Watch Maya fix her first car problem.

One squealing brake, start to finish. It plays on its own: click it to pause, or step through with Next.

Squeeeal!

MMaya2018 Honda Civic

★Bought her first car three months ago
?Knows where the fuel goes. That’s about it.
!Monday morning: a loud squeal every time she brakes

Meet Maya. First car. One morning, it squeals every time she brakes.

Built for everyone

Like having an expert mechanic friend on call.

Whether you’ve never opened the hood or you rebuild engines for fun, the questions sound the same.

New car ownerIs that noise serious, or can it wait?
DIYerCan I fix this myself, and do it properly?
MechanicI’ve seen this before… which car was it?
Garage ownerWhy did that car come back?

OnlyMechTell me what’s happening, in your own words. I’ll ask before I guess, and I’ll show you the proof.

Maya’s story, by the numbers

From “what’s that squeal?” to sorted in 6 minutes.

No forums and no guesswork: one question, one photo, one right part.

08:05Maya
She describes it
“Loud squeal when I brake.” Plus a 9-second recording of the noise.
08:06OnlyMech
It asks one question
“Dry days too, or only after rain?” That rules out harmless surface rust.
08:09Maya
She sends one photo
Of the brake pad, taken through the front wheel from her driveway.
08:10OnlyMech
The answer and the part
Front pads worn to about 2 mm. Part 45022-TBA-A01 fits her car.

From noise to answer: 6 min; Without leaving her driveway
The only check needed: 1 photo; Taken through the wheel
The right one, first time: 1 part; No guessing at the store

Example case shown for illustration.

From problem to fix

Four simple steps

Add your car, describe what’s happening, and get the exact fix. No guesswork.

1
Add your car
Type the VIN from your insurance card. Year, make and model fill in.
2
Describe it
In your own words. Add a photo or a video of the noise.
3
Quick checks
One simple question or check at a time, until it’s sure. No guessing.
4
The exact fix
Replace, clean or adjust, plus the exact part that fits your car.

Then, your way

Doing it yourselfAsk how to fix itOnlyMech walks you through reaching the part, taking it off and fitting the new one, step by step.
At the garageGo straight to the fixYour mechanic sees the checks, the answer and the part, so no time is lost working it out again.

Coming laterOrder the part in the app and track it from ordered to fitted.

Who it’s for

Find yourself. See how it helps.

Tap or click a card to flip it.

Features

It never bluffs. That’s the whole point.

If it isn’t sure, it asks a question or suggests a quick check. Works in any web browser, and on iPhone and Android.

Knows your exact car
From the VIN: year, make, model and engine.
Show, don’t just tell
Add photos, a video of the noise, or a code-reader report.
Asks before it guesses
One question or quick check at a time, until it’s sure.
Parts that actually fit
Part numbers from real parts catalogs. Never made up.
Your car’s full story
Every problem and fix is saved, so the next answer comes faster.
Private by default
Your cars and repairs are yours. Nobody else sees them.

FAQ

Straight answers.

Everything people ask before they try OnlyMech.

Yes. Describe what you see, hear or feel, like “it squeals when I start it on cold mornings”, and OnlyMech explains what’s likely going on in simple, everyday words. Then decide whether to fix it yourself or take it to a garage, knowing what to ask for.

Still curious? Email info@onlymech.com and a real person will reply.