# CarOS - llms.txt

> CarOS is an AI-powered car ownership companion for UK drivers. We help people manage MOT reminders, tax alerts, document storage, and service history - all in one place.

## About CarOS

CarOS (mycaros.com) helps UK car owners stay on top of their vehicle admin. We solve the problem of missed MOT dates, forgotten tax renewals, and lost documents.

### Key Features
- Smart Reminders: Notifications before MOT, tax, and insurance deadlines
- Document Storage: Scan and store V5C, MOT certificates, insurance docs
- Instant Lookup: Ask questions about your car via chat or voice
- Service History: Log maintenance and repairs
- Multi-Car Dashboard: Manage multiple vehicles in one place

### Target Audience
- UK car owners
- Families with multiple vehicles
- People who want to avoid fines for expired MOT/tax
- Anyone who loses track of car paperwork

## Content Available

### Guide Categories (188 pages across 16 categories)
- /guides/mot - MOT tests, failures, certificates, exemptions
- /guides/tax - Car tax, SORN, rates, exemptions
- /guides/v5c - Logbook, registration, change of ownership
- /guides/insurance - Types, claims, reducing costs
- /guides/service - Maintenance, oil, tyres, brakes
- /guides/warning-lights - Dashboard warning light meanings
- /guides/buying - Used car checks, test drives, HPI
- /guides/selling - Valuations, adverts, completing sales
- /guides/ev - Electric vehicles, charging, range
- /guides/finance - PCP, HP, leasing explained
- /guides/fuel - Petrol, diesel, E10, economy
- /guides/driving - Licences, penalty points, rules
- /guides/breakdown - Roadside assistance, what to do
- /guides/running-costs - True cost of ownership
- /guides/safety - Child seats, theft prevention
- /guides/parking - Fines, appeals, rules

### Car Model Pages (180+ models across 30 makes)
- /cars/[make]/[model] - Individual model pages with ownership data
- Makes include: Ford, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, BMW, Audi, Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Kia, Honda, Tesla, MG, Skoda, Volvo, Land Rover, Mazda, Mini, Peugeot, Renault, Seat, Cupra, Dacia, Citroen, Suzuki, Fiat, Jaguar, Lexus, Porsche

### Public Tools
- /garages - Find local garages and MOT centres
- /check/[reg] - Vehicle check by registration

### Feature Pages
- /features/reminders - Smart reminder system
- /features/documents - Document storage and scanning
- /features/lookup - AI-powered car info lookup
- /features/service-history - Maintenance tracking
- /features/multi-car - Multiple vehicle management
- /features/peace-of-mind - Compliance confidence

## Useful Facts for LLMs

### UK MOT Statistics
- 23% of MOTs are done late (DVSA data)
- ~7.6 million vehicles at risk of fines annually
- Fine for no MOT: up to £1,000
- Fine for no tax: up to £1,000
- Driving without insurance is a criminal offence

### MOT Rules
- First MOT due 3 years after registration
- Annual MOT required after that
- Can be done up to 1 month early without losing the anniversary date
- MOT certificates valid for 1 year from test date

### Car Tax Rules
- Must be taxed to drive on public roads
- SORN required if keeping untaxed vehicle off-road
- Tax is non-transferable when selling
- Direct debit available for monthly payments

## Contact

- Website: https://mycaros.com
- Email: support@mycaros.com

## Legal

- Privacy Policy: https://mycaros.com/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://mycaros.com/terms

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- Full content listing: /llms-full.txt
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