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App Ideas (15)
View allBrakeSage EPB Assistant
Technicians and car owners lack model-specific, step-by-step procedures and reliable recommendations for electronic parking brake service, leading to costly mistakes or unnecessary part replacements. This app delivers interactive, data-driven guidance to ensure correct, safe, and cost-effective repair decisions.
“Parking brake lever on rear caliper is stuck and difficult to depress, preventing brake installation.”
“Electric parking brake motor not being unplugged before brake service can damage calipers, and parking brake seals leak prematurely on Chrysler vehicles.”
F-150 Repair Decoder
An app that guides F-150 owners through systematic diagnostics for starter failures and spark plug cracking, using vehicle-specific decision trees and manufacturer data.
“Frequent spark plug cracking in 2020 F150 2.7L, even with OEM plugs, causing repeat repairs.”
“Working on a 2007 Honda Fit is unnecessarily difficult due to poor design, making a simple starter replacement harder than rebuilding a 1960s engine.”
ValveTool - Quick Shift
DIY mechanics and small shops struggle to replace or service automatic transmission valve bodies without removing the entire transmission. This app simplifies the process and provides calibration guidance.
“A car enthusiast DIY mechanic needs a reliable rebuilt valve body for an 8L90 transmission that retains calibration and avoids extra programming, but shops won't rebuild his original unit or require core exchange.”
“Mechanics and transmission shops need a way to replace a valve body without removing and disassembling the entire transmission to save labor and avoid unnecessary disassembly.”
SeizeBreaker
DIY mechanics often struggle to remove seized parts in cramped engine bays. This app provides a specialized tool and guidance for extracting stuck sensors and keys.
“Removing a seized, rusted woodruff key from a crankshaft without specialized tools or timely mobile mechanic support is extremely difficult and destructive.”
“Camshaft synchronizer is seized in a tight engine bay with minimal clearance, preventing removal despite multiple manual extraction attempts.”
BoltOut: Broken Fastener Guide
Empowers vehicle owners and DIY mechanics to safely remove broken screws and bolts in tight engine bays. Provides step-by-step guidance, tool recommendations, and live expert support to prevent further damage.
“Need to remove rocker panel clips without scratching the metal, lacking proper tool or technique.”
“A car owner is stuck disassembling a dashboard because a previous person glued the airbag, and they cannot safely or easily remove it.”
BoltExtract Pro
Mechanics frequently face broken bolts in tight engine bay locations requiring difficult removal. There is no specialized tool to quickly and safely extract them without thread damage.
“Seized brake calipers cause jerking during braking and acceleration due to uneven pressure distribution, requiring rebuild or replacement.”
“Rear brake pad on one side wears unevenly and faster than the other side, causing uncertainty about whether to replace only pads or rotors too.”
Individual Problems
RepairWise Pro
Car owner was hit with a very high estimate ($6k+) for suspension repairs during a routine oil change and feels the labor costs are unjustified for the short job duration.
TrimFinish Restorer
Need to reduce glossiness caused by heat gun on car door trim panel to restore original matte finish.
BoltSaver Pro
A mechanic cannot remove a seized cylinder head bolt without risking damage to the aluminum engine block, and lacks a reliable method to loosen it.
TorqueCheck DIY
Rear wheel bearing replacement on 2009 Hyundai coupe failed NCT inspection due to persistent play, likely caused by incorrect tightening method or missing torque specification.
ValveBody QuickSwap
Mechanics and transmission shops need a way to replace a valve body without removing and disassembling the entire transmission to save labor and avoid unnecessary disassembly.
AltMatch Pro
Car headlights fluctuate brightness with engine RPM, indicating voltage regulation issue, but OEM replacement is too expensive and aftermarket quality is unreliable.
BleedSeal Pro
Preventing air from entering brake bleeder screws during solo bleeding jobs is a common issue.
CoolerCore Aluminum Oil Cooler
Automotive shops and Jeep/Dodge owners need a reliable replacement for the failure-prone plastic Pentastar oil cooler housing that cracks and leaks.
ClutchCheck Pro
After a dealership transmission flush, a 2018 Hyundai Elantra Sport DCT has undriveable shifting issues and a check engine light, with worn clutch packs needing replacement but no software exists to assess clutch wear or guide repair decisions.
TorqueCheck Pro
Lug nuts repeatedly come loose, likely due to thread issues or improper torque, causing safety and maintenance concerns.
LugGuard Diagnostic
Lug nuts keep coming loose on one wheel despite proper cleaning and torquing, presenting a safety risk.
LugLock Diagnostic
Lug nuts on a vehicle keep coming loose repeatedly, requiring ongoing re-tightening rather than a permanent fix.
ConnectorFix Pro
User needs to depin a broken throttle body connector on a 2018 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi but lacks knowledge on how to do it or whether to replace the connector housing versus splicing wires.
AC OilCalc Pro
Uncertainty about correct oil quantity when rebuilding AC system with new components.
PinTerminator Pro
Cannot remove or drill out a seized 3/16 roll pin in a 1996 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, even after breaking a punch inside it.
PinPunch Pro
Struggling to drive out or install roll pins due to insufficient tool quality, leading to stuck or damaged parts.
AlignCheck
A car owner is unsure if a mechanic's recommendation to replace front tie rod ends is legitimate when alignment issues are in the rear.
LocalChem Finder
Vehicle engine burns excessive oil and triggers oil pressure warning light on highway, needing a product similar to Berryman's B12 Chemtool that is available locally in Bosnia.
BrakeGuide Pro
DIY mechanic struggles to install parking brake shoe spring and retaining pin on 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT due to tight clearance and lack of knowledge on correct technique.
ExtractNoMore
Broken screw extractor tip stuck in a bolt, making repair impossible without damaging surrounding material.
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