Dashboard warning light
Dash Scan
Photograph your dashboard to identify the symbol, see likely urgency, and decide whether to find a garage. Guidance only, not a diagnosis.
If a warning light is on
- What it may mean
- A symbol usually flags one system (engine, brakes, battery, tyres). Colour and whether it flashes matter more than guessing the part.
- How serious
- Red or flashing: stop when safe. Amber: get it checked soon. This is a guide only, not a mechanical diagnosis.
- What to do
- Photograph the cluster with Dash Scan, note if the light is steady or flashing, and do not ignore a red light.
- When to see a garage
- No. Dash Scan helps you triage and prepare before a visit. A workshop still needs physical inspection for repairs, but you arrive knowing what to ask for.
Upload your dashboard photo
Drop your dashboard photo here, or click to upload
JPG, PNG, WEBP — up to 20 MB
Point your camera at the warning light on your dashboard, or upload a photo of your OBD reader.
Why drivers use this
The problem
A warning light appears on your dashboard and you are not sure whether it is safe to drive, how urgent it is, or what a garage visit might cost.
If you ignore it
Driving with the wrong fault can mean breakdown, bigger repair bills, or insurance issues if the vehicle is unsafe. Guessing wastes time at the wrong garage.
What we do
Photograph your dashboard or OBD reader screen and get an instant AI read: symbol names, fault codes, urgency, and sensible next steps before you book.
Why use Dash Scan
Engine or EML light just came on
Understand severity and whether you should stop driving.
Multiple symbols after starting
Identify each light and see which matter most.
OBD scanner showing P-codes
Plain-English meaning and typical fix paths.
Pre-MOT worry about a light
Triage before paying for a diagnostic session.
Used car with an unknown warning
Quick triage before you commit to a purchase.