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MEDIUM
62
sev
P0420
Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

Your catalytic converter isn't cleaning exhaust as well as it should. Safe short-term, but worsens over time.

Aged catalytic converter62%
Faulty O2 sensor (downstream)24%
Exhaust leak before cat9%
Repair cost
$150–$1,800
Labor
1.5–4 hrs
DIY
Moderate

Built to keep mechanics honest.

Three steps between a check-engine light and a confident decision.

Enter the code

Pull the OBD-II code from any $20 scanner or your dashboard app — P0420, P0301, U0100, anything.

AI diagnoses it

Our model decodes the fault, ranks likely causes by probability, and tailors it to your vehicle.

You decide

See realistic parts and labor estimates so you can DIY, get a fair quote, or call the bluff.

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Mechanics charge $120–$200 per hour just to tell you what's wrong. AiTOMOTIVE gives you that conversation before you hand over your keys — so you know whether $1,200 for a "fix" is reasonable or robbery.

  • Vehicle-specific causes, not generic copy/paste
  • Realistic parts and labor pricing
  • DIY difficulty + tools needed
  • Safety warnings when it really matters
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