Tinker DIY

Name: Tinker DIY
Rating: 4.7 (2012 reviews)
Author: Glocal development LLC

Live Help for Auto DIYers

Free · Designed for iPad

2K Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Category

Lifestyle
Developer

Glocal development LLC
Language

EN
English
Size

121.2
MB

Tinker: On-Demand Vehicle Inspections & Expert Car Help Get your vehicle inspection done quickly and easily, right from your phone. Tinker gives you on-demand access to certified automotive experts for Uber, Lyft, and Turo inspections, plus real-time help with your car. Get Your Vehicle Inspection Completed On-Demand Need an inspection for rideshare or carsharing purposes? Start your inspection whenever you're ready - no appointment needed. Connect with a certified Tinker mechanic through the app and complete your inspection virtually. Expert Car Help When You Need It Have a question about your car? Talk to a certified mechanic about warning lights, strange noises, maintenance, repairs, and more. Get expert guidance without having to visit a shop. Why Tinker? On-demand access - no appointment needed Virtual vehicle inspections from your phone Certified automotive experts Real-time video guidance Convenient help from wherever you are without a trip to the shop Get three tries to pass if your inspection fails for any reason Whether you need an inspection or help figuring out what's going on with your car, Tinker makes it easier to get expert automotive help when you need it.

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

out of 5

2K Ratings

Personal experience
06/14/2024
Michael Alan JR
I tried to call sat on the call for 20 minutes waiting. When one did answer they never actually connected to the call and then just hung up. I got charged for a call that wasn’t even worth making cause they didn’t answer. Edit/update: I wrote an email June 10th, 2024 asking for help as to what happened. Edit/update: I have personally spoken with the customer support team for the app. Today June 14, 2024. They said that what happened with me was a bug/glitch in the system. They have put out an update to help fix and patch this bug. They also are an incredible team. They even made it right with me. After they reached out they comped me a few calls as an apology for what happened. They are an amazing team and business!!! Hats off to y’all!! Thank you!!!!

Developer Response
Hi Michael,We apologize for your experience. A member of our support team has reached out to you on June 10th. If you don't see our email, please send us a follow up email at support@tinkerdiy.comWe really care about your experience and would love the chance to make the situation right. We look forward to chatting with you!
Personal experience
06/14/2024
Michael Alan JR

I tried to call sat on the call for 20 minutes waiting. When one did answer they never actually connected to the call and then just hung up. I got charged for a call that wasn’t even worth making cause they didn’t answer. Edit/update: I wrote an email June 10th, 2024 asking for help as to what happened. Edit/update: I have personally spoken with the customer support team for the app. Today June 14, 2024. They said that what happened with me was a bug/glitch in the system. They have put out an update to help fix and patch this bug. They also are an incredible team. They even made it right with me. After they reached out they comped me a few calls as an apology for what happened. They are an amazing team and business!!! Hats off to y’all!! Thank you!!!!
Developer Response 06/14/2024
Hi Michael,We apologize for your experience. A member of our support team has reached out to you on June 10th. If you don't see our email, please send us a follow up email at support@tinkerdiy.comWe really care about your experience and would love the chance to make the situation right. We look forward to chatting with you!
Like AAA when you need to do the work yourself
01/24/2024
car_novice
Desperately needed to change my air filters but didn’t have the time to drop my car off at the dealership. Felt like any entry level enough “repair” I could fix myself. Called an auto tech through this app, they talked me through how to access my air filters, we confirmed they needed to be changed, told me the price range I should expect to pay for new filters and how to make sure I walked away with the right ones. Made working on my car feel totally doable which is no small feat. I imagine I’d use this service again if I was in a bind and AAA had a long wait time.
Like AAA when you need to do the work yourself
01/24/2024
car_novice

Desperately needed to change my air filters but didn’t have the time to drop my car off at the dealership. Felt like any entry level enough “repair” I could fix myself. Called an auto tech through this app, they talked me through how to access my air filters, we confirmed they needed to be changed, told me the price range I should expect to pay for new filters and how to make sure I walked away with the right ones. Made working on my car feel totally doable which is no small feat. I imagine I’d use this service again if I was in a bind and AAA had a long wait time.
Expert Application
02/21/2025
Elliotey
**with all due respect, my comment is due to the fact that I was told I was chosen as an expert and even provided a mailing address for the Hat and T-shirt and then MONTHS later I was sent an email stating I was not chosen which is very misleading and confusing. But if I wasn’t chosen due to the skills I stated I have then that’s that. And that’s why I suggest an improvement in communication. ORIGINAL REVIEW>>>>**I want to start off by saying I never tried the app itself as a DIYer I am speaking regarding my application to be an expert!!**So my review is based on my experience on applying to be an expert, I applied initially in 2024 October and have just been notified today that I was not selected based on their decision, this was after months of emails asking them for a status update. I hope that they are able to work on improving on communication with applicants. Hope I can use the app for my benefit one day

Developer Response
Hi Elliot! Thank you for sharing your feedback! We understand your frustration and appreciate your patience throughout the application process. Our goal is to ensure that every applicant has the expertise required for the role, which sometimes involves multiple steps and careful consideration. We did attempt to reach you via email, but after not receiving a response, we weren’t able to move forward. We’ll take your comments into account as we continue to improve our communication process, and feel free to reach out to us at support@tinkerdiy.com if you have questions!
Expert Application
02/21/2025
Elliotey

**with all due respect, my comment is due to the fact that I was told I was chosen as an expert and even provided a mailing address for the Hat and T-shirt and then MONTHS later I was sent an email stating I was not chosen which is very misleading and confusing. But if I wasn’t chosen due to the skills I stated I have then that’s that. And that’s why I suggest an improvement in communication. ORIGINAL REVIEW>>>>**I want to start off by saying I never tried the app itself as a DIYer I am speaking regarding my application to be an expert!!**So my review is based on my experience on applying to be an expert, I applied initially in 2024 October and have just been notified today that I was not selected based on their decision, this was after months of emails asking them for a status update. I hope that they are able to work on improving on communication with applicants. Hope I can use the app for my benefit one day
Developer Response 02/12/2025
Hi Elliot! Thank you for sharing your feedback! We understand your frustration and appreciate your patience throughout the application process. Our goal is to ensure that every applicant has the expertise required for the role, which sometimes involves multiple steps and careful consideration. We did attempt to reach you via email, but after not receiving a response, we weren’t able to move forward. We’ll take your comments into account as we continue to improve our communication process, and feel free to reach out to us at support@tinkerdiy.com if you have questions!
Good concept, poor execution
09/08/2024
jkowallek
I work on my car a lot and lots of times going back to google for help, so I thought this would be an amazing app to try. Unfortunately that’s not the case. After making an account you see the home page and go to start a conversation but it’s $5.99 to start a conversation or there’s a subscription. It would be nice if free apps were actually free even if the free chat was an ai helping you suggesting solutions or videos to follow. That or make the app paid for. The concept is nice but I’m disappointed that the first thing greeting me was to pay for something, it’s kind of deceiving especially since it’s free and not mentioned in the advertising.

Developer Response
Hi jkowallek, Firstly, thank you for giving us a try, and we apologize for any confusion—that was certainly not our intent. As a small startup, we're constantly improving and greatly value your feedback. For detailed pricing information, please visit www.tinkerdiy.com/#Pricing. We’d love to make things right, so please don't hesitate to contact us at support@tinkerdiy.com with any other concerns. We hope you'll give us another chance!
Good concept, poor execution
09/08/2024
jkowallek

I work on my car a lot and lots of times going back to google for help, so I thought this would be an amazing app to try. Unfortunately that’s not the case. After making an account you see the home page and go to start a conversation but it’s $5.99 to start a conversation or there’s a subscription. It would be nice if free apps were actually free even if the free chat was an ai helping you suggesting solutions or videos to follow. That or make the app paid for. The concept is nice but I’m disappointed that the first thing greeting me was to pay for something, it’s kind of deceiving especially since it’s free and not mentioned in the advertising.
Developer Response 09/10/2024
Hi jkowallek, Firstly, thank you for giving us a try, and we apologize for any confusion—that was certainly not our intent. As a small startup, we're constantly improving and greatly value your feedback. For detailed pricing information, please visit www.tinkerdiy.com/#Pricing. We’d love to make things right, so please don't hesitate to contact us at support@tinkerdiy.com with any other concerns. We hope you'll give us another chance!

• iPad support • In-app inspection signatures for Experts • New Garage tab with easier vehicle additions • FAQ and Discover combined into Help tab • Major upgrades to app performance and video calls • Various bug fixes and UI improvements

Version 4.7.0 Oct 12

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Seller: Glocal Development LLC
Size: 121.2 MB
Category: Lifestyle
Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.1 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.

iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.

Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages: English
Age Rating: 4+

4+

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Tinker DIY

Ratings & Reviews

Personal experience

Like AAA when you need to do the work yourself

Expert Application

Good concept, poor execution

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