What Breaks
What Breaks provides a web-based database and browser extension covering over 28,000 documented weaknesses…
Tby Thorsten HabigAbout What Breaks
What Breaks is the largest used car weakness database – covering 28,000+ documented issues across 850+ models and 5,300+ engines. Every engine gets a traffic light rating: recommended, neutral, or avoid. What makes it different: Engine-specific, not just model-level. Most sites tell you "the BMW 3 Series has problems." We tell you which of the 9 engine variants to buy and which to avoid – down to the exact engine code. Real data, no AI hallucinations. Every weakness is curated from owner forums, technical service bulletins, and repair databases. Not generated by an LLM. Actionable at the…
What you can do with it
- Look up documented weaknesses by engine code
- Compare engine variants within a model
- Check vehicle listings on AutoTrader via Chrome extension
Who it's for
Used car buyers researching specific engine variants before purchase