OBDScribe

Diagnostic note assistant

OBDScribe.com

Turn scan reports into shop-ready diagnostic notes.

Upload PDFs, screenshots, or photos from OBD, OEM, and aftermarket scan tools. OBDScribe extracts visible vehicle data, modules, and DTCs, then drafts clear notes for technician review.

Upload Scan Report

Upload PDFs, screenshots, or multiple photos of a scan report for VIN, mileage, module, and DTC extraction.

Generate Notes

Technician summary, customer explanation, and diagnostic steps.

Copy to Shop Management System

Tekmetric-ready note formatting for fast paste into the RO.

For repair shops

From automotive scan report to readable repair order note.

Scan report interpretation

OBDScribe reads visible vehicle details, modules, and diagnostic trouble codes from PDFs, screenshots, and multi-photo report uploads.

Shop-ready note drafting

Generated output is organized into a technician summary, customer explanation, recommended diagnostic steps, and copy/paste shop note.

Technician review built in

The language keeps the technician in control and avoids presenting AI output as a confirmed repair answer.

Core MVP

Upload Report, Screenshot, or Photo - Generate Notes - Copy to Shop Management System

Ready for a scan report file.

Detected Vehicle

Vehicle
Waiting for upload
VIN
Detected after upload
Mileage
Detected after upload
Engine
Detected after upload
Report
Not generated yet
No modules yetUpload a report to extract modules and DTCs
Technician SummaryCustomer ExplanationDiagnostic Steps

Technician Summary

Upload a scan report PDF, screenshot, or photo to generate a technician-ready summary from visible report data.

Customer Explanation

Customer-facing wording will appear here after OBDScribe reads the scan report and drafts the note for review.

Recommended Diagnostic Steps

  1. Upload a report, generate notes, then review the draft before adding it to the repair order.

Tekmetric Copy/Paste Note

OBDScribe Diagnostic Note Assistant

Vehicle: Waiting for upload
VIN: Detected after upload
Engine: Detected after upload
Mileage: Detected after upload
Report Type: Not generated yet
Found Codes: Waiting for scan report
Test Time: Detected after upload

Modules / DTCs:
- No modules extracted yet

Technician Summary:
Upload a scan report PDF, screenshot, or photo to generate a technician-ready summary from visible report data.

Customer Explanation:
Customer-facing wording will appear here after OBDScribe reads the scan report and drafts the note for review.

Recommended Diagnostic Steps:
1. Upload a report, generate notes, then review the draft before adding it to the repair order.

Technician review required. This note summarizes scan report data and does not confirm a repair by itself.

Saved Vehicle History

No saved scans yet. Generated notes can be saved locally by VIN for the MVP.

Positioning

Helps write diagnostic notes. The technician still makes the call.

Review-ready notes

OBDScribe turns scan data into a clear draft that a qualified technician can review, edit, and approve.

Careful language

The product is framed as a diagnostic note assistant, not a tool that declares the final repair.

Saved by VIN

Each scan can be stored under the vehicle so shops can find prior reports, notes, and exports quickly.

FAQ

Common questions about OBDScribe.

Can OBDScribe read photos of a scan report?

Yes. OBDScribe accepts PDFs, screenshots, and multiple photos of scan reports, then extracts visible vehicle information, modules, and DTCs.

Does OBDScribe diagnose the vehicle?

No. OBDScribe is a diagnostic note assistant. It drafts notes from scan report data for technician review and does not replace testing, service information, or professional judgment.

Can the notes be copied into Tekmetric?

Yes. OBDScribe generates a Tekmetric-ready note format designed for copy/paste into a repair order or shop management workflow.

Early access

Help shape the diagnostic note assistant before subscriptions go live.