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We’ve all been there: a mysterious light pops up on your dashboard, or your car starts making a sound you’ve never heard before. Your first thought isn't "I can't wait to learn what this is"—it’s "How much is this going to cost me?"

We believe you shouldn't need a engineering degree or be a mechanic just to feel safe and confident behind the wheel. We are building a digital companion designed to:

- Decode your dashboard in plain English.
- Show you how your car works with simple, 15-second animations.
- Protect your wallet with fair-price estimates before you ever walk into a shop.

Help us build the tool you actually want to use. This 2-minute survey helps ensure we’re solving the real headaches of car ownership.

1.When a mechanic explains a necessary repair to you, how often do you feel you have enough information to confidently agree or disagree with their recommendation?(Required.)

Always: I understand exactly what they are talking about.

Usually: I have a general idea but trust their expertise.

Rarely: I feel like I’m just taking their word for it.

Never: I feel intimidated and worry I’m being overcharged.

Other (please specify)

2.If you were told your "brake calipers" were sticking, which of the following would make you feel most comfortable approving the $400 repair?(Required.)

A text description of the part from a car manual.

A static 2D diagram of the braking system.

A 15-second interactive animation showing exactly how a caliper works and what happens when it fails.

None of the above; I only care about the final price.

Other (please specify)

3.How much do you agree with this statement: "I would feel significantly safer driving if I had an AI tool that had 'read' my specific car's 400-page manual and could tell me exactly what an alert means in 5 seconds."(Required.)

4.If an app kept a "Digital Health Record" of your car (service history, part lifespans, and upcoming needs), how likely would you be to use that data to negotiate or "push back" on a mechanic's suggestion?(Required.)

Very likely

Somewhat likely

Unlikely

5.When a warning light appears on your dash, which emotion is strongest: Curiosity to learn what it is, or Anxiety about what it will cost?(Required.)

Total Anxiety: "I immediately panic about the repair cost and whether I’m about to be stranded."

Cautious Worry: "I feel stressed and immediately start Googling to see if it’s a 'cheap' or 'expensive' fix."

Neutral/Annoyance: "I’m mostly just annoyed that I have to deal with a trip to the mechanic."

Empowered Curiosity: "I’m curious to know what specifically is wrong and want to see if I can understand the issue myself."

Confident Action: "I don't feel much emotion; I just want the facts so I can get it handled."

Other (please specify)

7.When you’ve tried to look up a car problem in the past, how would you describe the experience?(Required.)

Fast and easy.

Overwhelming; I got 50 different answers and didn't know which to trust.

Frustrating; I couldn't find anything specific to my exact year/make/model.

I gave up and just called a mechanic.

Other (please specify)