Tech Tina — AI Diagnostic Assistant

Instant, step-by-step diagnostic help for professional automotive technicians. Describe a fault by text, voice, or image — Tina cross-references TaT's databases and delivers a prioritised diagnostic plan with direct links to proven solutions.

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2AI Modes
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How Tech Tina Works

From fault description to verified fix in four steps. Tina combines AI reasoning with TaT's real-world repair data to give you a clear diagnostic path.

1

Describe the Fault

Type, speak, or upload a photo of scan data, fault codes, or wiring diagrams. Give Tina the make, model, and symptoms.

2

Tina Analyses

Tina cross-references six TaT databases — Repair Solutions, Scan Data, Fault Codes, Videos, Training, and Articles.

3

Get Diagnostic Steps

Receive a prioritised diagnostic plan with step-by-step instructions, DTC definitions, and up to five priority checks.

4

Access Related Data

Follow direct links to matching Repair Solutions, known-good scan data, technical videos, and training articles.

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What Tina Can Do

Built from the ground up for professional workshop diagnostics. Every feature is designed to save you time on the hoist.

Voice Input

Speak your diagnostic question hands-free. Built-in speech recognition means you can talk to Tina while you work under the bonnet.

Image & PDF Upload

Snap a photo of your scan tool screen, fault code readout, or wiring diagram. Tina reads and interprets the data for you.

Standard Mode

Fast, concise answers for common diagnostic scenarios. Ideal for straightforward fault codes and well-known failure patterns.

Advanced Mode

Deeper diagnostic logic and test sequencing for complex or intermittent faults. Uses the most powerful AI model for tricky problems.

Database Integration

Tina searches Repair Solutions, Known-Good Scan Data, Fault Codes, Technical Videos, Training, and Magazine Articles in real time.

Conversation History

Every diagnostic session is saved. Search, revisit, bookmark helpful responses, and print them for your workshop documentation.

See Tina in Action

Watch Tina in action, then see an example of how she handles a real diagnostic question.

2012 Toyota Hilux KUN26 3.0L turbo diesel, check engine light on. Codes P0401 and P0402. EGR flow insufficient and excessive. Rough idle when cold, clears up after 10 minutes. 185,000 km.
Tina
G'day! Let's work through this. Having both P0401 (insufficient flow) and P0402 (excessive flow) together on a KUN26 1KD-FTV is a classic pattern that points toward a specific set of causes.

Quick Plan:
P0401 — EGR Insufficient Flow
P0402 — EGR Excessive Flow

Priority Diagnostic Checks:
1. Inspect the EGR valve for carbon build-up — remove and check for restriction...
2. Check the EGR cooler for blockage or internal leaks...
3. Test the EGR position sensor signal at idle and commanded open...

Full Diagnostic Response

Tina's complete diagnostic plan — including all test steps, expected values, linked Repair Solutions, and alternate diagnostic paths — is available to TaT members.

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Connected to Every TaT Database

Tina doesn't just give generic advice. She searches TaT's real-world databases and links you directly to matching resources.

Technical Videos

Diagnostic walkthroughs and how-to guides

Training Articles

In-depth technical training material

Built for Australian Workshops

Tech Tina is purpose-built for the Australian and New Zealand automotive market.

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What Technicians Are Saying

“Tina saved me hours on a tricky intermittent misfire. She pointed me straight to a known issue with the coil pack wiring loom that I would have spent all day chasing.”

— Workshop Technician, Sydney NSW

“Being able to upload a photo of my scan tool screen and have Tina interpret the data is a game changer. It's like having a senior tech looking over your shoulder.”

— Diagnostic Specialist, Melbourne VIC

“The voice input is brilliant when you're under the car. Just describe what you're seeing and Tina gives you the next diagnostic step. No need to wash your hands first.”

— Mobile Mechanic, Brisbane QLD

About Tech Tina

Tech Tina is the AI-powered diagnostic assistant built into The Automotive Technician (TaT) platform. Designed specifically for professional automotive technicians in Australia and New Zealand, Tina provides instant, step-by-step diagnostic guidance backed by TaT's extensive library of real-world repair data.

How Tech Tina Works

Technicians describe a vehicle fault using text, voice, or by uploading images of scan tool screens, fault codes, or wiring diagrams. Tina analyses the input and cross-references six TaT databases — Repair Solutions, Known-Good Scan Data, Fault Codes, Technical Videos, Training Articles, and Magazine Articles — to produce a prioritised diagnostic plan. Responses include DTC definitions, step-by-step diagnostic instructions, expected test values, and direct links to matching resources within TaT.

What Makes Tina Different

Unlike generic AI chatbots, Tech Tina is connected to TaT's proprietary databases of verified repair solutions, known-good scan and scope data, and thousands of fault code definitions. Every recommendation is grounded in real workshop cases that have been diagnosed and fixed by professional technicians. Tina offers two diagnostic modes: Standard for fast, concise answers to common faults, and Advanced for deeper analysis of complex or intermittent problems.

Built for Australian Workshops

Tina uses metric units, assumes right-hand drive vehicles, uses Australian spelling, and understands the local vehicle market including common Australian-delivered models and specifications. From diesel common rail diagnostics to petrol engine management, Tina speaks the language of Australian and New Zealand technicians.

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