How Our Content Is Created
This page explains where the information on this site comes from, how it is checked, and — just as importantly — what it is not. If you are deciding whether to trust a repair estimate or a “safe to drive” call you read here, this is the page that should inform that decision.
Who writes this
All content is written and maintained by AI Car Mechanic, the company that operates this site. Content is drafted with AI assistance and published without line-by-line review by a certified technician.
No individual technician reviews these pages, and none is credited on them. If that ever changes, reviewed pages will carry a visible “Reviewed by” credit naming the person and the date. We would rather tell you that plainly than imply otherwise.
Where the information comes from
- Trouble code definitionsStandardised diagnostic trouble codes follow the SAE J2012 definitions, which are the same across all manufacturers for generic P0 codes.
- Symptoms and causesDrafted with AI assistance from widely documented, general repair knowledge. It is not checked against manufacturer service information or technical service bulletins for your specific vehicle. Causes are ordered by how often they commonly turn out to be the fault.
- Diagnostic sequencesAlways ordered cheapest test first. This is deliberate: the most expensive mistake drivers make is replacing a costly part before ruling out a cheap one.
About the cost figures
Repair costs on this site are general estimate ranges, not quotes, and they are not currently drawn from a verified pricing dataset. They exist to give you a rough sense of scale before you walk into a shop — whether something is a $50 problem or a $2,000 one.
Actual prices vary enormously by region, vehicle, parts choice and shop labour rate. Never treat a number on this site as what you should be charged. Always get a written estimate.
What this site is not
- Not a substitute for physically inspecting the vehicle. No remote tool can confirm a fault.
- Not a diagnosis. Pages describe what a code or symptom commonly indicates, not what is wrong with your specific car.
- Not a quote. Cost ranges are orientation, not pricing.
- Not a safety authority. Where a fault involves brakes, steering, fuel or overheating, treat the cautious reading as the correct one and have it inspected.
Corrections
If something here is wrong, we want to know. Email info@ai-car-mechanic.com with the page and what is incorrect. Corrections to factual errors are made directly on the page, and the update date shown on it changes accordingly.
We would rather fix an error than defend it. Pointing one out is a favour, not a complaint.