Automotive diagnostic and estimate system and method
First Claim
1. A computer implemented method for providing a user with a vehicle with estimates for repairs of the vehicle, the method comprising:
- receiving a user login for accessing an electronic account for the user;
receiving vehicle information including location information and vehicle diagnostic information, wherein the vehicle diagnostic information includes information from an on-board computer of the vehicle and vehicle information acquired from the user;
identifying a problem with the vehicle based on the vehicle information and diagnostic data accessed from at least one diagnostic database, the diagnostic data including repair data, routine maintenance data and non-routine maintenance data;
determining a repair estimate for repairing the problem based on the identified problem, the vehicle information, and vehicle repair estimate data; and
transmitting the repair estimate to the user via the electronic account.
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Abstract
The method provides users with estimates for vehicle repairs. The user, typically the vehicle owner, provides details sufficient to identify the vehicle, and location details to enable the system to locate suitable mechanics and replacement parts, and determine labor costs and times. The user may provide symptoms of the problem, and the system provider automatically determines the likely cause of the symptoms. Once a diagnosis has been generated, local labor and replacement auto part prices are automatically located, and a repair estimate automatically calculated. The estimate, along with a list of local mechanics with interest or expertise in the particular type of repair, is then automatically communicated to the vehicle owner.
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1. A computer implemented method for providing a user with a vehicle with estimates for repairs of the vehicle, the method comprising:
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receiving a user login for accessing an electronic account for the user; receiving vehicle information including location information and vehicle diagnostic information, wherein the vehicle diagnostic information includes information from an on-board computer of the vehicle and vehicle information acquired from the user; identifying a problem with the vehicle based on the vehicle information and diagnostic data accessed from at least one diagnostic database, the diagnostic data including repair data, routine maintenance data and non-routine maintenance data; determining a repair estimate for repairing the problem based on the identified problem, the vehicle information, and vehicle repair estimate data; and transmitting the repair estimate to the user via the electronic account. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A computing system for providing a user with a vehicle with estimates for repairs of the vehicle, the method comprising:
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a memory device having executable instructions stored therein; and a least one processing device, in response to the executable instructions, operative to; receive a user login for accessing an electronic account for the user; receive vehicle information including location information and vehicle diagnostic information, wherein the vehicle diagnostic information includes information from an on-board computer of the vehicle and vehicle information acquired from the user; identify a problem with the vehicle based on the vehicle information and diagnostic data accessed from at least one diagnostic database, the diagnostic data including repair data, routine maintenance data and non-routine maintenance data; determine a repair estimate for repairing the problem based on the identified problem, the vehicle information, and vehicle repair estimate data; and transmit the repair estimate to the user via the electronic account. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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