Crew Chief - Vehicle Management & OBD2 Diagnostics

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Built by mechanics, not marketers

Stop worrying about
your check engine light, mystery noises, oil changes, repair costs, and more

Maintenance records. Diagnostic reports. Honest mechanics. Everything you need to own, fix, and sell your vehicles — without the anxiety.

Free forever for 1 vehicle·No credit card·16 vehicle types

Never Lose a Receipt Again

Log service history with dates, mileage, costs, and notes. Export to PDF when selling or for insurance claims. Share a read-only link with your mechanic so they see the full picture.

Track costs per vehicle over time

Set mileage and date-based reminders

Export complete service history to PDF

Share with mechanics via link

Service History — 2018 Honda CR-V

Oil Change

32,450 mi · Jan 2025

$45

Brake Pads - Front

41,200 mi · Jun 2025

$180

Tire Rotation

44,800 mi · Sep 2025

$35

Stop Living in Spreadsheets

Whether it's a weekend brake job or a multi-month restoration, keep every task organized per vehicle. Track parts status, set priorities, estimate costs, and convert completed tasks into permanent service records.

Drag-and-drop task boards per vehicle

Parts tracking: ordered, received, installed

Cost estimates and budget tracking

Convert finished tasks to service history

Project Board — 1987 Toyota Pickup

4 tasks

Replace radiator hoses

MechanicalOrdered

$45

Fix passenger window regulator

ElectricalNot ordered

$120

Rust repair — rear quarter panels

BodyworkReceived

$350

Replace spark plugs & wires

MechanicalReceived

$65

Budget: $580 est.

1 of 4 complete

Stop Guessing What's Wrong

Every code page includes symptoms, likely causes ranked by probability, DIY vs. professional cost estimates, and repair video links. No forum digging. No conflicting advice. Free to browse.

Severity ratings and driving guidance

Cost estimates for DIY and professional repair

Curated YouTube repair videos

Manufacturer-specific codes included

P0420Limit Driving

Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

Handle the Paperwork Yourself

Walk through our step-by-step selling wizard. Enter sale details, buyer info, and upload photos. Generate state-specific documents and create marketplace listings for Craigslist, Facebook, and more.

State-specific bill of sale generation

AI-generated marketplace listing copy

Photo upload and organization

Complete transfer checklist

Selling Wizard

Generate state-specific documents automatically

Stop Refreshing eBay

Add any vehicle to your dream list with a budget and preferred specs. We'll search eBay Motors and AutoTempest automatically and email you when a match appears — daily, weekly, or the instant it's listed.

Search eBay Motors & AutoTempest automatically

Set budget, mileage, and condition filters

Email alerts: instant, daily, or weekly digest

Save and compare listings across sources

1994 Toyota Supra

Budget: $48,000Daily

1994 Supra Turbo 6-Speed

$46,50072k miLos Angeles, CA

eBay

1994 Supra Twin Turbo

$52,00058k miHouston, TX

AutoTempest

1991 Acura NSX

Budget: $65,000Weekly

No listings yet

Searches eBay Motors & AutoTempest

Stop Wondering if Your Mechanic Is Overcharging You

Our community-vouched shop map is built by established Pro members — not paid ads. Search by specialty, read real reviews from people who brought their own vehicles, and stop guessing where to go.

Vouched for by real Pro members, not advertisers

Filter by specialty: European, diesel, performance, and more

Community reviews with linked vehicle info

Interactive map with shops near you

Trusted Shops Near You

3 in area

European Auto Specialists

Portland, OR

EuropeanPerformance

Mike's Honest Garage

Austin, TX

GeneralDiesel

Apex Motorsport

Denver, CO

Japanese / KoreanPerformanceExhaust

2018 BMW M3at European Auto Specialists

Replaced both turbos. Fair pricing, great communication throughout.

Vetted by established Pro members

Not Just Cars. Boats, Tractors, ATVs, and Everything Else.

Crew Chief handles anything with an engine or a hull. Each vehicle type has custom fields — PTO type for tractors, hull material for boats, engine CC for motorcycles. VIN decoding for road vehicles, serial numbers for everything else.

Start Free — No Credit Card Required

Get everything you need to manage your first vehicle

VIN decoding & specs lookup

1 diagnostic report per vehicle

OBD2 code database access

Need more? Upgrade to Pro or Fleet for unlimited vehicles and up to 50 diagnostics per vehicle per month.

Why Crew Chief

Built in the Shop, Not a Boardroom

I spent 20 years in the shop watching people get ripped off because they couldn't get a straight answer about what was wrong with their vehicle. Crew Chief is the tool I wish existed back then.

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Your Garage Deserves a Crew Chief

Diagnose problems, track maintenance, store documents, and manage every vehicle you own. Free to start, no credit card required.