Maintenance tracking and fault codes in plain English.

The tracker reads the same diagnostic port a mechanic plugs into. When a check-engine code appears you get the code, what it actually means and how serious it is — before the shop tells you.

Shop trackersSee it in the app
  • Fault codes decoded
  • Service reminders by mileage
  • Odometer read from the vehicle
Vehicle health screen in the Moto Watchdog app showing diagnostic trouble codes and maintenance status

P1031, and what P1031 actually means.

Maintenance Tracking

A check-engine light is not a diagnosis.

Plugged into the OBD-II port, the tracker sees what the vehicle sees — and translates it.

On the web

Every code, with severity and a plain-English summary.

Diagnostic trouble codes arrive with the raw code, the official description, a severity rating and a paragraph explaining the fault in language a driver can act on — which system is affected and what usually causes it.

  • Raw DTC plus official description
  • Severity so you know what can wait
  • Plain-English explanation of the fault
  • Mark issues resolved as they are fixed
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Maintenance screen in the Moto Watchdog web dashboard listing diagnostic trouble codes with severity and status
Service

Reminders based on real mileage.

Because odometer readings come from the vehicle rather than from someone writing them down, service intervals are triggered by miles actually driven. Oil, tyres, brakes — scheduled against the truth.

  • Odometer read from the vehicle
  • Reminders by mileage, not guesswork
  • Service log per vehicle
  • Nothing overdue, at a glance
Maintenance and vehicle health screen in the Moto Watchdog app showing odometer, diagnostics and service status
The record

A service history that survives the sale.

Every logged service stays attached to the vehicle alongside its trip and mileage history. When it is time to sell, or to argue a warranty claim, the record is already written.

  • Service log kept per vehicle
  • Sits alongside trip and mileage data
  • Exportable with the rest of the account
  • Kept for the life of the device
Trips and history screen in the Moto Watchdog app showing recorded activity for a vehicle
One purchase. Lifetime data. No monthly fees.

That’s the whole pricing page.

Every other tracker bills you $10–$25 a month, forever, for the features above. We charge once. Move the sliders and see what the difference is worth over the life of the device.

Lifetime cost
device + monthly fees, vs. one-time
Live · interactive
$99
$15/mo
5 years
Their total
$999
Moto Watchdog
$129
You save
$850
Get a tracker — keep the difference
Cost over 5 years
Subscription tracker · $99 + $15/mo $999
Moto Watchdog · one-time $129
Cheaper than the alternative from month 4.
The rest of the platform

Every feature is included. None of them cost extra.

One purchase covers the hardware, the app on iOS, Android and web, and lifetime data. There is no premium tier to upgrade to.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Still curious? Email support@motowatchdog.com — a real US-based human responds, usually within an hour during business hours.

Does it read check-engine codes?

Yes. The tracker plugs into the OBD-II port, so it reads the diagnostic trouble codes the vehicle reports, with the description, a severity rating and a plain-English explanation.

Can it clear a fault code?

The app shows and tracks codes and lets you mark an issue resolved once it has been fixed. Clearing a code without fixing the fault only hides it until the next drive cycle.

How does it know my mileage?

The odometer is read from the vehicle itself, so service intervals are based on miles actually driven rather than a number someone typed in.

Does maintenance tracking cost extra?

No. Diagnostics, service reminders and the service log are included for the life of the device, like everything else.

Will it work on any car?

Any car or light truck with an OBD-II port — every vehicle sold since 1996. The range of diagnostic data available varies a little by manufacturer.

One purchase. Lifetime tracking.

Stop renting peace of mind.

From $129. 30-day money-back guarantee. 30-day returns. Real US-based humans on support.

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