Pistonlabs provides a unified platform that consolidates a vehicle’s service records and tracks mileage in real time using a plug‑in device that records distance without storing location data. AI extracts detailed line items from uploaded invoices, creating a permanent, owner‑controlled history and generating usage‑based maintenance reminders, while owners can selectively share records with service shops that use built‑in CRM tools for scheduling and communication.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Vehicle owners often struggle to keep comprehensive, accurate service histories and mileage data, relying on fragmented records from multiple shops or manual logs. This leads to missed maintenance, reduced resale value, and privacy concerns when sharing data with service providers.
Solution
Pistonlabs offers a unified platform that consolidates a car’s service records and tracks mileage in real time via a plug‑in device. Users can upload repair orders and photos of invoices, where AI extracts line items such as parts, labor, costs, and mileage, creating a permanent, owner‑controlled history. The mileage device syncs distance traveled without storing location data, enabling precise, usage‑based maintenance reminders. When a service is due, owners receive smart alerts and can grant selected shops access to the relevant portion of their history, facilitating informed service without unsolicited data sharing. Shops benefit from lightweight CRM tools for scheduling, messaging, and customer retention, creating a private, two‑way connection.
Target Audience
Primary customers are individual vehicle owners who want a consolidated, private maintenance record, and automotive service shops seeking simple tools to manage appointments and retain customers.
Features
- AI-powered extraction of detailed line items from uploaded invoices and repair orders
- Real‑time mileage synchronization via a plug‑in device that records distance only, preserving location privacy
- Automated, usage‑based maintenance reminders displayed in a driver dashboard
- Selective data sharing controls allowing owners to grant shops access to specific records on demand
- Integrated shop portal with free CRM features including scheduling, messaging, and customer management
- Cloud‑based storage ensuring service history is always accessible and owned by the vehicle owner