Micro Mechanic is an OBDII-based engine diagnostic tool for 1996+ vehicles that uses Bluetooth to read and explain Check Engine Light codes. It provides repair cost estimates, urgency guidance (Safe to Drive), a reset function, and maintenance scheduling to help you DIY your car care. Total downloads: 100,000+; recent 30 days: -1.
Pros & Cons
Bluetooth-enabled OBDII diagnostics for 1996+ vehicles
Clear code explanations and repair cost estimates
Urgency indicators (Safe to Drive) to prioritize inspections
CEL reset and maintenance scheduling capabilities
Moderate user rating (~2.56 from 2000 ratings) which may indicate room for quality improvements
Not ranked in top app lists, suggesting limited visibility vs. competitors
Last 30 days downloads show -1, indicating very low recent activity
About Micro Mechanic
Micro Mechanic was an auto & vehicles app developed by As Seen On TV, Inc.. It was removed from Google Play Dec 15, 2021 and is no longer available for download.
Download Statistics
Micro Mechanic had been downloaded 220 thousand times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
Micro Mechanic was rated 2.56 out of 5 stars, based on 2 thousand ratings.
App Information
Micro Mechanic was free to download. The APK download size was 29.46 MB. The last available version was 1.1. The last update was on August 27, 2018.
Technical Requirements
Micro Mechanic required Android 5.0+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play May 2018.
Description
ONLY FOR USE WITH MICRO MECHANIC OBDII SCAN TOOL
Micro Mechanic is an Engine Light Check system that works with vehicles 1996 and newer. Just plug the Micro Mechanic into your car’s OBDII port, enable Bluetooth on your device, and scan. The easy to understand readout helps prevent repair shop rip-offs and get your vehicle up and running again.
Features:
Diagnose: Scan and diagnose your Check Engine Light with a press of a button. Micro Mechanic will tell you why your Check Engine Light is on, along with the code and description of the issue.
Repair Cost Estimates: Based on the code that is found, Micro Mechanic will show the national average price range for your repair.
Issue Urgency: After scanning, you'll know if it is Safe to Drive or Not Safe to Drive, and how urgently you should have your car inspected.
Reset Check Engine Light: Once you have found the problem and attempted to repair it, you can reset your Check Engine Light right from the app to see if the issue has been resolved.
Maintenance Schedule: To keep your vehicle running smoothly, Micro Mechanic will recommend recommended maintenance services based on mileage.
ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED OR OBTAINED FROM THIS PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY TYPE, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. YOUR USE OF SUCH INFORMATION AND THIS PRODUCT IS AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND SOLE RISK. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ONTEL PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND ITS MANUFACTURERS, AGENTS, RETAILERS, VENDORS AND DISTRIBUTORS ARE NOT LIABLE FOR AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LOSS, LIABILITY OR DAMAGES, INCLUDING FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, RESULTING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE INFORMATION AND THIS PRODUCT.
IN USING MICRO MECHANIC™ I VERIFY AND ACKNOWLEDGE I HAVE READ THIS DISCLAIMER IN FULL AND HEREBY AGREE TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN.
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MICRO MECHANIC WORKS This app does not work though so download OBD AUTO DOCTOR pair it and it will give you whatever code is showing for your check engine light
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For the miro mechanic pro adapter use (Carista app) thank me later!!! It works and its free!! You can reset your check engine lights!!!
★★★★★
Great tool not perfect but it doesnt need to be its ment as an emergent needs device like side of the road or the do it yourselfer and it is small enough to store anywhere. I purchased mine at Ross for 3.99 money well spent
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App Doesn't Work: After entering my name and email, the app NEVER pairs with the Micro Mechanic device.
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Doesn't work out my name and email comes back invalid token how stupid waste of money and time
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hey what happened?! I've been using this for a year, it updated and now says 'invalid token'. please fix!! I use this all the time!
Technologies used by Micro Mechanic
Micro Mechanic is requesting 6 permissions and is using 10 libraries.
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Trust & Safety: The app requests location (coarse and fine), network state, Internet, and Bluetooth-related permissions. This set aligns with typical OBD-II Bluetooth diagnostic tools, enabling device pairing and vehicle data access. A prominent safety disclaimer is included in the long description, emphasizing that information is provided 'as is' and used at the user's own risk.
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