Question 1

What is Project Horizon?

Accepted Answer

Project Horizon is the consumer vehicle health monitoring experience of Vantage: a plug-and-play OBD-II dongle paired with the Horizon mobile app. It monitors your vehicle’s health in real time, detects early risk patterns, verifies them against physics, and generates clear Evidence Bundle reports with recommended next steps :  directly on your phone.

Question 2

Is this an ECU tune or performance mod?

Accepted Answer

No. Horizon is a read-only monitoring and analytics product. It does not flash firmware or modify ECU maps.

Question 3

What does “Verified Alert” mean?

Accepted Answer

It means a risk signal was detected and passed verification checks: constraints, context, sensor trust, and high-fidelity physics simulation. The report shows what passed and why.

Question 4

What does “Inconclusive” mean?

Accepted Answer

It means Horizon saw a possible issue but can’t confidently verify it: often due to missing signals, low sensor trust, or contradictory patterns. You’ll get guidance like “inspect sensor” or “collect more data.”

Question 5

How accurate are predictions?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy varies by vehicle, component, driving conditions, and data availability. Horizon provides confidence indicators and prefers to label uncertainty rather than claim certainty.

Question 6

Will this prevent all breakdowns?

Accepted Answer

No product can guarantee that. Horizon aims to reduce surprises by detecting risk signals earlier when precursors exist and by providing actionable guidance.

Question 7

Does Horizon tell me exactly when a part will fail?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly. When detectable precursors exist, Horizon can estimate time-to-threshold or “risk horizon” with confidence bands; otherwise it may only provide a risk level and recommended checks.

Question 8

What is the “V6 Engine Simulation” I see on the site?

Accepted Answer

It is a lightweight visual demo that illustrates the idea of a physics plausibility check (observed vs simulated behavior with a match score). It is a simplified preview for the website, not the production engine: real verification uses high-fidelity physics simulation behind the scenes.

Question 9

Does Horizon work for EVs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but the signals and models differ. EV health focuses on thermal behavior, charging patterns, battery stress indicators, and drivetrain signals depending on what the vehicle exposes.

Question 10

Which vehicles are supported?

Accepted Answer

Initially optimised for popular Indian market vehicles :  working as a connected car diagnostics device for Maruti Suzuki, Tata, Hyundai, Mahindra, and Toyota. Support depends on OBD/CAN signal availability and model coverage for your specific make and model. Vehicle profiles improve over time as more data is collected.

Question 11

What data does Horizon collect?

Accepted Answer

Time-series diagnostics relevant to health (e.g., temperatures, load proxies, RPM, speed, and fault codes where available). Exact fields depend on device, vehicle, and configuration.

Question 12

Is my data private?

Accepted Answer

Horizon is designed for data minimization and controlled access. Telemetry handling and retention are configurable and governed by access policies and audit logging; location handling depends on user settings and device capability.

Question 13

Do you store my location?

Accepted Answer

If location is enabled, it may be used for contextualization (e.g., ambient conditions, route patterns) and can be minimized/disabled depending on settings. The app should make location behavior explicit.

Question 14

Does Horizon work without internet?

Accepted Answer

Core logging can continue depending on device capabilities. Alerts/report generation may be delayed until connectivity returns, and the app can display cached last-known status.

Question 15

How much data does it use?

Accepted Answer

Usage depends on sampling rate and enabled signals. Horizon can operate in low-bandwidth modes and upload summarized features rather than raw streams depending on configuration.

Question 16

Will using this void my warranty?

Accepted Answer

Horizon is intended as a passive diagnostic accessory, but warranty policies vary by OEM and region. We recommend checking your warranty terms and using approved installation guidance to support safe, non-intrusive operation.

Question 17

Can I share a report with my mechanic?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Reports are designed to be shareable and include what was detected, why it is believed, confidence indicators, and recommended inspection steps.

Question 18

What if the device or a sensor is faulty?

Accepted Answer

Horizon uses sensor trust scoring and cross-signal checks to detect suspicious readings. If reliability is low, it labels outputs as inconclusive and recommends verification steps.

Question 19

Is this a safety system?

Accepted Answer

No. Horizon provides decision support and diagnostics and is not a substitute for safe driving practices, manufacturer guidance, or professional inspection.

Question 20

What should I do if I see a high-risk alert?

Accepted Answer

Follow the recommended actions in the alert/report (reduce load, stop safely, schedule inspection). If symptoms are severe (warning lights, overheating, unusual noises), prioritize safety and professional service.

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