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Description: Ask Cars
Ask Cars is a powerful plugin that serves as a comprehensive database of vehicle complaints made to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and other public car forums. The information is classified by the “make”, “model”, and “year” of the vehicle. The plugin allows you to search the complaint text based on various fields, providing insights into common issues, defects, and trends associated with specific car models and makes.
Available Function(s) and Parameters:
- search: This function is used to search specific complaint narratives in the database. The parameters include:
username: The name of the user.query: A valid stringified JSON object that describes the query to be sent to the API.
- trends_search: This function is used to search for high-level statistics on the type of complaints people have on any Make, Model, or Year. The parameters include:
username: The name of the user.query: A valid stringified JSON object that describes the query to be sent to the API.
Basic Prompt:
“Can you tell me about the common issues with the 2022 Tesla Model S?”
Use Case Interpretation:
Ask Cars can be a valuable tool for potential car buyers, owners, and enthusiasts. It can help users make informed decisions by providing insights into the common issues and trends associated with specific car models and makes. For instance, if you’re considering buying a used car, you can use this plugin to check if there are any recurring issues with that particular make and model.
Advanced Prompts:
- “What are the most recent complaints for 2023 BMW models?”
- “Do 2022 Ford Mustangs have transmission issues?”
- “What are the common issues people experience with 2021 Chevrolet Silverado?”
Unusual Prompts:
- “Are there any complaints about the cup holders in 2022 Honda Civics?”
- “What are the complaints about the color fading in 2020 Tesla Model 3?”
- “Are there any complaints about the car stereo in 2021 Ford F-150?”
Multi-Step Prompts:
The Ask Cars plugin can be used in conjunction with other plugins to achieve unique solutions to problems. Here are three examples:
- Ask Cars + WebPilot: First, use Ask Cars to find out about common issues with a particular car model. Then, use WebPilot to visit car forums or websites to gather more user reviews or solutions to these issues.
- Ask Cars + BlockAtlas: Use Ask Cars to find out about common issues with a particular car model. Then, use BlockAtlas to find census data related to the number of that particular car model in a specific region.
- Ask Cars + There’s An AI For That: First, use Ask Cars to find out about common issues with a particular car model. Then, use There’s An AI For That to find AI tools that can help predict the resale value of that car model considering the common issues.
Remember, the Ask Cars plugin is a powerful tool that can provide valuable insights into vehicle complaints and trends. Use it wisely to make informed decisions about your car purchases and maintenance.
