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CarSignal

YC S26

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2026 · 2 employees · 3 known investors

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CarSignal is an AI-based all-in-one operating system for auto repair shops, covering intake, diagnostics, estimates, scheduling, and payments in a single workspace. It includes a diagnostic copilot with OEM-grounded reasoning, customer-ready estimates, and live status pages, serving independent and multi-location shops across the US.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareMobility & TransportationSaaSB2BAIAutomotiveUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)

CarSignal was founded in 2026 by Michael Muzzin and Junaid Popalzai.

MMMichael Muzzin
Michael MuzzinCEOFounder of CarSignal (YC S26), which builds an AI-based operating system for auto repair shops. He previously worked in electrical engineering at NVIDIA, where he authored a factory failure disposition guide covering re-qualification of HGX and DGX hardware, and holds a BSEE from UCLA.
JPJunaid Popalzai
Junaid PopalzaiCTOFounder of CarSignal, an AI operating system for auto repair shops. Previously worked at Netflix, Notion, Tesla, and Amazon, and studied EECS at UC Berkeley.

Investors · 3

Vela Partnerslisted by Vela PartnersSan Francisco · $100K – $500K
Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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CarSignal: The AI Operating System for Auto Shopsycombinator.com · Aug 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does CarSignal do?
CarSignal is an AI-based all-in-one operating system for auto repair shops, covering intake, diagnostics, estimates, scheduling, and payments in a single workspace. It includes a diagnostic copilot with OEM-grounded reasoning, customer-ready estimates, and live status pages, serving independent and multi-location shops across the US.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]
Who founded CarSignal?
CarSignal was founded by Michael Muzzin, Junaid Popalzai in 2026.
Who are CarSignal's investors?
CarSignal's investors include Y Combinator, Vela Partners, Blast.Club.
Where is CarSignal headquartered?
CarSignal is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.