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Motorbook vs AutoMate AI
AutoMate AI is a capable, privacy-minded tracker with a generous free tier. Motorbook covers the same official dates, then adds an Apple Wallet pass, a home screen widget, Siri and a one-off pricing option so you are not paying every month for a reminder.
| Feature | Motorbook | AutoMate AI |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iPhone | iPhone & Android |
| Official DVLA & DVSA data | Yes | Yes |
| Full MOT history & advisories | Yes | Not stated |
| MOT & tax reminders | 30 days, 7 days, day of | 30, 14, 7, 1 day |
| Apple Wallet pass | Customisable | Not stated |
| Home screen widget | Yes | Not stated |
| Siri & shortcuts | Yes | Not stated |
| Document wallet | Yes | Documents on device |
| Service & cost log | Yes | Not stated |
| Account required | None | None |
| Where your data lives | On your device | On your device |
| Ads & upsells | None | None |
| Free tier | 2 vehicles, forever | Up to 4 vehicles |
| Paid pricing | £3.99/yr or £9.99 once | £3.99/mo or £29.99/yr |
| One-off / lifetime option | £9.99 lifetime | Subscription only |
Details for AutoMate AI are based on its public App Store listing and website as of August 2026 and may have changed since. Spotted something out of date? Let us know and we will fix it.
When AutoMate AI is the better pick
If you run four vehicles and want every one of them tracked for free, AutoMate AI's free tier stretches a little further than Motorbook's two free cars. It is also on Android today, and its built-in test station finder and optional CarXray history check are handy if that is what you are after.
Can AI book my MOT test for me?
Not yet, not fully. AutoMate AI and apps like it use AI for things like reminders and chat-style answers, but no app can complete a legally binding MOT booking on its own; you still book a slot directly with a garage or through DVSA's Book an MOT test service. Motorbook's approach is simpler: it reminds you a month out, then a week out, then on the day, so booking that slot yourself is never a last-minute scramble.
Try Motorbook free.
Two cars free, forever. Add your reg, see your MOT and tax dates, and let the reminders do the remembering.
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