Know your car.
Talk to it.
Torq plugs into your car's diagnostic port (the OBD socket under your dashboard) via a small Bluetooth adapter, and connects you with Aldo — an AI mechanic who reads your live sensor data and explains what's going on, in plain English.
£24.99 app + ~£25 OBD adapter (Amazon) · No subscription · 1,500 Aldo messages includedWarning light just came on?
The engine management light (amber, engine-shaped) usually means a stored fault code — not an emergency, but worth looking at. If you're seeing a red warning light, or anything related to oil pressure, coolant temperature, or the brake system, treat that as more urgent. A flashing engine management light means stop soon and get it physically checked. Try the free Aldo demo — describe what you're seeing and you'll get a plain-English explanation, no purchase needed.
When in doubt, stop driving and call a mechanic. Aldo's reading is a starting point — not a final verdict. If something feels wrong, trust that instinct.
Everything under the bonnet, explained in plain English
Live sensor data, all in one place
Real-time data from your engine and more — RPM, coolant temp, fuel trims, O2 sensors, battery voltage, and up to 60+ other sensors your car reports. Everything updating live as you drive.
Aldo, your AI mechanic
Ask anything about your car. Aldo reads your live sensor data and explains what faults mean, how serious they are, and what to check next — in plain English, not jargon. He researches your exact make, model and year the moment you set up, so his advice is specific to your car, not generic.
Fault codes explained
No more mystery warning lights. See what each fault code means, how serious it is, and what to check next — or hit the one-click health check and Aldo reviews every reading and fault code at once. For anything safety-critical, Aldo will tell you to get a mechanic to take a proper look before driving.
Record and analyse
Record live sensor data while you drive — boost building under load, fuel trims during warm-up, coolant under acceleration — then send the time-series to Aldo to reason from. Catches intermittent faults that disappear at the garage.
Works with most cars
Any OBD-II car made after 2001. Petrol, diesel, hybrid, electric — if it has an OBD port, Torq connects to it. Some early 2001–04 models respond to fewer sensors. Full compatibility guide →
Your data stays local
All sensor data and car history is stored on your own computer, never on our servers. When you chat with Aldo, your live OBD readings go to Anthropic's AI as context — see our privacy policy for what they do with it.
From checkout to connected — here's what's involved
Buy and download
Pay once on this page. You'll get an activation code and a download link immediately after payment.
Plug in your OBD adapter
You'll need a separate OBD-II Bluetooth adapter — these cost about £15–25 on Amazon and you only buy it once. Plug it into the port under your dashboard (near the steering column). Every car made after 2001 has one.
Open Torq and connect
Run Torq on your Windows laptop or PC, enter your activation code, select your OBD adapter, and you're live.
One price. Everything included. No subscription, ever.
- ✓ Live OBD-II sensor data (20–60 live readings on most cars — RPM, temps, fuel trims, O2, battery and more)
- ✓ Aldo AI Mechanic — 1,500 messages included (each question to Aldo uses one — at realistic usage, that's years)
- ✓ Works with most OBD-II cars (2001 and newer)
- ✓ Graph recording & data export
- ✓ Free software updates for as long as Torq is maintained
- ✓ Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) — Mac support coming later
Payment via Stripe · Activation code + download link delivered immediately after purchase
You also need an OBD Bluetooth adapter (~£25 on Amazon — see compat guide). Total cost to get started: ~£50.
By purchasing you agree to our Terms, disclaimer & privacy policy. 14-day refund available if you haven't activated — see terms for details.
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Common questions
What's an OBD port?
It's a small socket under your dashboard, usually near the steering column. Every car made after 2001 has one — it's how mechanics plug in their diagnostic equipment. Torq uses it the same way, to read live data from your car's computer. You plug a small Bluetooth adapter into it (bought separately, ~£15–25 on Amazon) and Torq connects wirelessly.
What OBD adapter do I need?
Any standard Bluetooth OBD-II adapter works. We recommend the VEEPEAK OBDCheck BLE+ (~£25 on Amazon) for reliability. Avoid the cheapest adapters under £5 — they tend to disconnect or send bad data.
Does it work with my car?
If your car was made after 2001 (UK/EU) or 1996 (US), it has an OBD-II port and Torq will work. A few things to know: some very early 2001–2004 cars respond to fewer sensors than expected, especially older diesels. Electric vehicles will connect but show different data (battery state, motor temp, range — not engine stuff). If your car runs an aftermarket tune, tell Aldo that upfront so it doesn't flag intentionally rich fuel trims as a fault.
What happens when my 1,500 Aldo messages run out?
Each question you ask Aldo uses one message. A typical session — warning light came on, you ask what it is, ask a follow-up, done — uses 3–5 messages. At that rate, 1,500 messages is 300–500 sessions, which realistically is several years of occasional use. If you ever hit the limit, top-up packs are available — pricing will be on the website at launch. Email support.torq@gmail.com anytime and we'll sort it.
What if I get a new computer?
Your activation code isn't tied to a specific machine — just install Torq on your new computer, enter the same code, and you're done. No need to contact us. Your remaining Aldo messages carry over automatically.
Windows showed a security warning when I ran it — is it safe?
Yes, it's safe. Windows SmartScreen shows that warning for any installer not bought through the Microsoft Store — it's normal for independent apps. Click "More info" then "Run anyway" to proceed. If you want to be extra careful, scan the file on VirusTotal before running — it'll come back clean.
Does it need internet?
Reading live OBD data from your car is Bluetooth-only — no internet needed for that part. But Aldo (the AI mechanic) requires an internet connection to generate responses. The OBD data itself never leaves your computer; the conversation does, to Anthropic's servers for the AI response.
Does it work on Mac or Linux?
Windows 10 and 11 only for now. Mac support is on the roadmap — I know it's the number one request. Linux is not currently planned.
How does Torq compare?
There are other OBD tools. Here's where Torq fits honestly.
- AI mechanic reads your live data and explains it
- Record & graph sensors, ask Aldo to analyse
- Plain English — no jargon
- One-time £24.99
- Windows only for now (Mac coming)
- No bidirectional controls or adaptation resets (the stuff dealer diagnostic computers do)
- Mobile-friendly, works on your phone
- Good live data display
- Shows the data, doesn't explain it
- No AI — you still have to interpret what it means
- No graph-record-and-ask feature
- Deep manufacturer-specific access
- Bidirectional controls, adaptations, resets
- Steep learning curve — you need to know what you're looking at
- VCDS ~£280+. ForScan is free but needs setup and assumes you know what you're doing
- No AI explanation built in