AutoBuddy AI — Computer Vision Diagnostics
AI-powered car inspection platform that provides valuable information when buying or selling. It answers questions one might not know to ask in the first place. It also connects to government databases (REPUVE) to do background checks.
Project Overview & Innovation Report
Executive Summary
AutoBuddy® is redefining how vehicles are inspected and verified. By combining advanced artificial intelligence with real-world automotive expertise, the platform delivers professional-grade inspections in seconds—not hours. Built as a sophisticated web application, AutoBuddy streamlines the traditionally slow, expensive, and complex car inspection process in Mexico.
Key Innovations
- 🚀AI-Driven Condition & Document Analysis powered by GPT-4o Vision
- 🚀Integrated Government Verification with REPUVE and official Mexican systems
- 🚀Real-Time Market Intelligence from dealerships, auctions, and top marketplaces
- 🚀Hybrid AI Model combining computer vision with legal verification
- 🚀Professional-Grade Reports generated in within seconds
🚀 Core Learning Modes & Features
AI-Driven Condition & Document Analysis
Powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o Vision, AutoBuddy performs comprehensive vehicle inspections through advanced computer vision and document processing.
Highlights:
- ✓Multi-angle, 360° condition checks with damage detection
- ✓Cost estimates for repairs and key component evaluation
- ✓Automatic VIN extraction and verification from documents
- ✓Exterior, interior, and engine bay analysis
Integrated Government Verification
Direct integration with REPUVE and other official Mexican systems provides instant legal status verification and ownership validation.
Highlights:
- ✓Instant legal status verification
- ✓Theft/recovery checks via PGJ and OCRA
- ✓Real-time ownership and registration validation
- ✓Automated document authenticity review
Real-Time Market Intelligence
Our valuation engine aggregates data from multiple sources to deliver accurate, location-specific pricing insights.
Highlights:
- ✓Data from dealerships, auctions, and marketplaces (Mercado Libre, Kavak)
- ✓Location-specific price insights
- ✓Seasonal and historical trend analysis
- ✓Currency-adjusted valuations in MXN
Professional-Grade Reports
Each inspection generates comprehensive reports with executive summaries, detailed condition assessments, and actionable recommendations.
Highlights:
- ✓Executive summary with key findings
- ✓Detailed condition reports linked to photos
- ✓Market comparison with similar listings
- ✓Maintenance forecasts and repair estimates
🤖 Technical Excellence & AI Workflow
AutoBuddy employs a sophisticated AI workflow combining computer vision, government database integration, and market intelligence to deliver comprehensive vehicle inspections.
How It Works
- 🔹Photos uploaded via drag-and-drop interface with real-time processing
- 🔹GPT-4o Vision processes images using custom-trained assistant
- 🔹Data extracted into structured JSON schema for consistency
- 🔹VIN triggers REPUVE verification through secure webhooks
🛠 Technology Stack
Next.js 15
App Router for speed and SEO optimization
GPT-4o Vision
Advanced AI for vehicle inspection and analysis
Government APIs
REPUVE (Mexican government database) integration for legal verification
Market Data
Real-time pricing from multiple sources
💡 Why It Matters
AutoBuddy® sets a new benchmark in AI-powered automotive inspection, merging cutting-edge technology with deep industry knowledge. By delivering accurate, fast, and accessible inspections, it transforms how cars are bought and sold in Mexico—proving how smart, user-centered AI solutions can disrupt established markets and unlock new opportunities.