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Free Auto Tools For Canadian Drivers And Shop Owners

A growing collection of practical, no-signup tools — for drivers who want to understand their vehicle and plan maintenance for Canadian winters, and for independent shop owners who need defensible numbers, a CRA-friendly logbook, and clean shop paperwork.

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VIN Decoder + Maintenance Schedule

Decode any 17-character VIN to instantly see year, make, model, engine and powertrain — then get a maintenance schedule tailored to Canadian roads and winters.

Decode a VIN
For shops

Shop Labor Rate Calculator

For shop owners. Set a defensible posted hourly rate using rent, wages, CPP/EI/EHT/WSIB and vacation loading, plus your billable efficiency and target margin.

Calculate your rate
Seasonal

Winter Tire & Cold-Weather PSI Calculator

Find winter-compatible tire sizes (±3% diameter), cold-weather pressure from -30 °C to +25 °C, and your province's swap-window rules — including Quebec's §440.1 mandate and BC's designated-highway requirements.

Plan your winter setup
For shops

CRA Mileage & Expense Log

For shop owners. A free, no-signup mileage logbook and business expense tracker built around CRA categories. Live business-use percentage, GST/HST tracked for input tax credits, CSV and PDF export at year-end. Stored only in your browser.

Open the ledger
For shops

Invoice Generator for Canadian Auto Shops

For shop owners. Free, no-signup invoice builder with province-aware HST / GST + PST / QST, parts cost + markup, shop fees, customer & vehicle history, the Ontario MVRIA 10% estimate check, and printable PDF + CSV exports. Stored only in your browser.

Open the invoice tool
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OBD-II Diagnostic Code Lookup

Plug in any check-engine code (P0420, P0171, P0300…) and get a plain-English explanation, common causes, Canadian repair cost ranges, and a path to a trusted shop near you. 400+ generic codes covered.

Look up a code
On the roadmap

More tools, coming soon

  • Repair-cost estimator

    Get a realistic price range for common repairs in your city before you call a shop.

    Coming soon
  • Parts pricing & margin calculator

    For shop owners. Set defensible parts margins by category and see net per-job profit at a glance.

    Coming soon

Need a trusted mechanic?

Our tools help you understand your vehicle. When it's time for hands-on work, find a vetted independent shop near you.

Find a shop near you