Tesla Owners Turning to AI for DIY Repairs & Maintenance — Does It Work? - CleanTechnica

A recent survey highlighted by CleanTechnica reveals that a significant portion of electric vehicle (EV) owners are turning to AI chatbots for assistance with DIY repairs and maintenance. Specifically, 52% of EV owners who attempted DIY fixes used AI for help, with only 64% of those finding the AI guidance effective in successfully completing the repair. Tesla owners were the most likely to seek AI help, with 69% using chatbots, compared to 64% of Audi owners and 63% of BMW owners. However, Tesla owners experienced notably less success and cost savings from AI assistance, averaging only $79 saved, whereas Audi owners saved around $200 on average. The survey also found that 8% of those using AI for DIY auto projects claimed to have saved more than $1,000 compared to mechanic costs, suggesting some financial benefit despite the mixed success rates. The article’s author expresses skepticism about the reliability of AI-generated repair advice, noting that large language models can produce plausible but