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OBD-II codes, VIN specs, and open recalls — instant answers with repair cost estimates and nearby shop finder.
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Dashboard warning lights
See a light you don't recognise? Tap it for the full explanation, urgency rating, and what to do.
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OBD codes in database
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VINs decoded
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// How it works
Three tools.
One dashboard.
Whether you're stranded with a warning light, buying used, or tracking a safety recall — MyOBDCode delivers the answer in seconds, free.
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OBD Code Decoder
Type any P, B, C, or U code. Get urgency rating, ranked causes, and repair cost ranges with auto-matched parts links.
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VIN Decoder
17-char VIN or camera scan. Returns trim specs, recall status, NCAP ratings, and common model-year issues. Upgrade to full history for $9.99.
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Recall Checker
Search make, model, year. Every open NHTSA recall with remedy status, dealer finder, and email alerts for future recalls.
// Why MyOBDCode
Built for the parking lot,
not the repair manual.
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Mobile VIN scanner
Point your camera at the dashboard barcode or door jamb sticker. MyOBDCode reads the VIN in real-time — no typing 17 characters.
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Real repair cost ranges
National labor averages + parts pricing so you know if $1,200 is fair before you agree to a mechanic's estimate.
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Local shop finder
After every result, see nearby specialists with ratings, distance, and booking links — powered by Google Places.
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Recall email alerts
Register your VIN once. We watch NHTSA and email you the moment a new recall affects your vehicle. Always free.
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Under 2-second results
No registration, no wait. Instant results optimized for one-thumb use in a parking lot with spotty signal.
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Dark mode native
Designed dark-first — easy to read under fluorescent shop lights, in a dark garage, or on a bright sunny day.