Moticar keeps an eye on key vehicle signals like battery health and activity levels, helping you catch potential issues early — before they turn into costly problems.
Moticar keeps an eye on key vehicle signals like battery health and activity levels, helping you catch potential issues early — before they turn into costly problems.
Your car’s engine computer (ECU) monitors dozens of sensors in real time: battery voltage, coolant temperature, engine load, throttle position, and more. When something goes wrong, it stores a diagnostic trouble code (DTC). But most car owners never see this data until a warning light appears on the dashboard — by which point, damage may already be done.
Moticar’s Vehicle Health Monitoring feature, powered by motibuddie, gives you access to this data in plain language. Instead of cryptic codes like P0301 or P0420, Moticar tells you what’s happening in terms you can understand: “Cylinder 1 misfire detected — likely cause: spark plug or ignition coil. Estimated repair cost: $150–$300.”
The diagnostic dashboard shows live readings for key health indicators: battery voltage (with a warning at 11V), coolant temperature (with an overheat alert), engine load, and throttle position. These readings update in real time when the vehicle is running and the app is open.
When a new fault code appears, Moticar pushes a notification with a plain-language explanation, likely causes, urgency level (drive immediately to a mechanic vs. schedule a visit this week), and estimated repair cost based on data from similar vehicles. You can then tap through to find a trusted mechanic near you.
For users without a motibuddie, the diagnostic section shows static reference values for your vehicle (recommended battery voltage, oil capacity, fuel tank size) and brand recommendations for common parts. While less dynamic, this still provides useful reference information.
Over time, Vehicle Health Monitoring builds a fault history for your car — useful for tracking recurring issues, verifying mechanic work, and supporting resale with a documented health record.
Insights are generated by analysing your driving data, expense history, vehicle diagnostics, and maintenance patterns. The more data Moticar has, the more accurate and personalised the recommendations become.
Some insights (like fuel efficiency trends and driving behaviour analysis) require the OBD2 device. Basic expense-based insights work with manual data entry alone.
Insights refresh weekly, with real-time alerts for significant changes like a sudden spike in fuel consumption or a new diagnostic fault code.
Yes. Moticar anonymously benchmarks your vehicle costs against other users with similar cars in your region, so you can see if you’re overpaying.