Ask. Diagnose. Plan the fix. Check costs, fuel and nearby help when you need it.
Illustrative diagnosis
Possible causes
Urgency
Medium
Drive?
Caution
Next
Inspect
A real Guided Diagnosis can ask a short follow-up first, then expand into likely causes, urgency, checks and next actions. This is only a small preview of the full workflow.
How it works
Start in General Chat or jump straight to the specialist tool that fits the job.
Start in General Chat, choose your saved car, or jump straight into a specialist tool.
GearMind asks only the clarification it needs and explains uncertainty instead of jumping to a confident guess.
Move into diagnosis, MOT, repair, cost, fuel, roadside help or a nearby garage when that is what the situation needs.
Use MOT Intelligence for your own car or a car you are considering buying. GearMind turns the official record into plain-English patterns and sensible next actions.
GearMind is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA.
Illustrative vehicle record
AB12 CDE · official MOT record
MOT expiry
24 Nov 2026
Latest mileage
68,102 mi
Recorded tests
6
Official MOT odometer readings in chronological order.
Recorded mileage increased by 25,802 mi.
MOT mileage is not live odometer data and may contain entry errors, unit changes or odometer-replacement effects.
When a result has a useful next step, tap it once. GearMind carries the result and selected vehicle into the next specialist automatically, starts the check and shows the new result—no copying, pasting or second Send button.
Evidence uploads and mechanic QR sharing stay explicit when GearMind still needs something from you or is about to share information.
Illustrative connected flow
AutomaticDiagnosis
Likely front brake wear
Repair Guide
Vehicle-aware next steps
Repair Cost
UK parts + labour range
Connected GearMind result
The previous result and selected vehicle are carried forward automatically while the next tool runs.
Closest
0.8 mi
Cheapest nearby
£1.379/L
Best value
1.1 mi
Real results use official GOV.UK Fuel Finder data, with opening details and amenities shown when available.
Local Car Care
0.7 mi away
Nearest-first repair result · directions · Google Maps details
When the problem comes from diagnosis or MOT, GearMind can prepare the reason for the visit for the mechanic.
Useful every day
Compare genuinely nearby fuel prices, keep your vehicle history, watch MOT timing and move into local professional help without rebuilding the same car context each time.
Roadside Mode starts with safety and the situation you are in, then brings nearby repair and fuel into the same place before you continue into diagnosis or General Chat.
GearMind does not replace emergency or breakdown services. Safety-critical situations should be escalated rather than treated as roadside DIY.
Illustrative roadside view
First decision
Get the car safely clear of traffic, then use warning colour, noises, smoke and running condition to decide what happens next.
1.1 mi
0.6 mi · toilets
Your current car becomes one connected ownership view: MOT countdown, official mileage progression, maintenance and repair history, recorded spend and the issues worth checking next.
Build My CarIllustrative My Car
2019 family hatchback
MOT
168 days
Mileage
48,420 mi
Spend
£640
MOT mileage history
4 readingsLatest saved MOT mileage
48,420 mi
+29,880 mi since May 2023
Based only on saved official MOT odometer readings.
~9,958 mi/year
Useful for spotting unusual jumps or drops, not a live odometer.
Worth checking next
Recheck a repeated tyre advisory before the next MOT.
Your toolkit
Choose the specialist view that fits the job, or just start in General Chat.
How it helps
Ask about a symptom, warning light, MOT result, repair, likely cost or buying concern without choosing a specialist workflow first. Useful next actions appear when the conversation needs them.
What you get
Natural conversation · vehicle context · useful handoffs
Built for decisions
GearMind gives you a clearer starting point without pretending software replaces a physical inspection or an experienced technician.
Pricing
Every plan includes useful ownership and nearby-help tools. Paid plans mainly add much more personalised AI usage, deeper MOT/repair tools and buyer capacity.
General Chat
1 vehicle case includes up to 5 related replies before another case is used.
Guided Diagnosis
1 case includes the clarification needed to reach the result plus the first 2 related post-result follow-ups.
Repair Guides
1 case includes guide setup and the first 2 related post-result follow-ups; later follow-ups are bundled in groups of 3.
Separate allowances
Photo Diagnosis and Buyer Intelligence have their own limits. Fuel, Roadside, Nearby Garages and Garage Handoff do not use an AI vehicle case.
A real taste of GearMind before paying.
The best fit for most everyday drivers.
For frequent use, families and multiple vehicles.
Annual: Plus £149/year · Pro £299/year.
Each Photo Diagnosis can include up to 3 related images.
Buying a used car without a subscription?
Run Buyer Intelligence as a one-off: £7.99 for one car or £14.99 for a three-car bundle.
Partner with GearMind
We want to hear from garages, workshops, manufacturers, automotive brands, parts companies, fleets, educators, technology partners and anyone with a genuine idea for building something useful together.
Garages and mechanics can choose “Garage early access” in the form to help shape the professional side of GearMind.
FAQ
GearMind helps drivers understand car problems and decide what to do next. You can ask a question, diagnose a symptom, check official MOT history, plan a repair, estimate cost, compare nearby fuel prices, get roadside guidance or find a nearby garage.
Yes. When it is useful, GearMind can carry the problem and selected vehicle into the next specialist tool so you do not have to rebuild the same story each time.
MOT history is based on official DVSA records for supported UK vehicles. GearMind is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. It adds its own plain-English interpretation and pattern highlighting on top of the official record.
Fuel Finder uses official GOV.UK Fuel Finder forecourt and price data. GearMind adds nearby comparison, distance and simple savings calculations on top of that data without using AI to invent or estimate fuel prices.
No. GearMind is AI-assisted decision support. It cannot physically inspect, hear, test or drive a vehicle. Verify important information before acting, and use a qualified professional for safety-critical, uncertain or specialist faults.
A vehicle case covers one problem, not every click. In General Chat, one case includes up to five related replies before another case is used. Guided Diagnosis and Repair Guides include the clarification needed to reach the first result plus the first two related post-result follow-ups; after that, each next group of three related follow-ups uses another case. Photo Diagnosis and Buyer Intelligence use their own separate allowances. Fuel Finder, Roadside Mode, Nearby Garages and Garage Handoff do not use an AI vehicle case. Failed requests do not count, and included allowances reset each billing cycle.
One Photo Diagnosis can include up to three related images of the same issue. GearMind analyses those images with your description. Photos can add useful visible evidence but cannot reveal hidden or internal faults.
After a Guided Diagnosis or Repair Guide, you can open Garage Handoff, choose the current or a recent saved result and create a temporary read-only QR code. A mechanic can scan it to see the useful vehicle and issue context, but the QR does not give them access to your GearMind account. The pass expires after 24 hours and a newer pass replaces the previous one.
Yes. Buyer Intelligence can turn official MOT history into repeated-issue patterns, mileage context, viewing priorities and seller questions. It does not confirm finance, theft, write-offs, hidden faults, service history or the vehicle's current physical condition.
Yes. Garages, workshops, manufacturers, automotive brands, parts companies, fleets, technology companies, educators and other relevant organisations can send a partnership or collaboration enquiry through the GearMind partnership form.
Your car, understood more clearly.
GearMind can make mistakes. Verify important information before acting, especially when safety is involved.