ModPro: A Start-Up Fixing manual vehicle modification with AI

It was such a pleasure to be able to get an inside look at ModPro AI. Opening up the proverbial “hood,” I was delighted to uncover the origins of this new mobility start-up with Co-Founders Jasper Bend and Aaron Bent, the dynamic father-and-son duo behind the vision.

As a management consultant and a motorsport enthusiast, I always bring the same questions to the table:

1. Why this product?

2. Who are the founders?

3. What do they aim to achieve, both short-term and long-term?

From the jump, ModPro AI caught my attention because it’s a business laser-focused on vehicle modifications—a “modding-first” mindset—while simultaneously bringing like-minded enthusiasts together. It’s more than just an online forum or community. With features like a virtual garage to showcase your ride, a social platform to meet fellow gearheads, and discussion threads to dig into every last horsepower, ModPro AI immediately stands out.

What truly excites me, though, is how they’re using AI to tackle one of the biggest headaches in the modding world: risking a chunk of cash (and a whole lot of labor) for uncertain performance gains. Let’s face it, a lot of modding feels like following a secret recipe. You rely on your mechanic’s expertise, piece together various parts, and cross your fingers that the end result matches your lofty expectations. Co-Founder Jasper Bent knows that pain firsthand—he once dropped $20K into a Subaru WRX build, only to see a meager 30-horsepower bump instead of the 100 he was shooting for.

ModPro AI aims to fix that guesswork by letting users say, “Here’s my car, here’s my desired performance output, and here’s my budget—what mod path do you recommend?” Then, like your own personal racing engineer, the platform serves up potential solutions, from recommended parts and installers to DIY instructions. If your dream mods outpace your wallet, it even suggests budget adjustments or alternative paths to get you closer to your ideal ride.

As a management consultant, I see some seriously exciting possibilities here. Beyond helping enthusiasts make the right calls on their builds, ModPro’s core model—a robust community plus a game-changing AI tool—opens the door to a whole new world of business opportunities:

- An eCommerce marketplace matching parts with consumers who actually need them. 

- A mod customization software tool for professional shops to streamline their offerings. 

- Car shows, meet-ups, and even a Concours d’Elegance to celebrate unique modded creations. 

- A massive database that performance parts companies could use to refine products or target customers better. 

- A valuation or appraisal tool for modded vehicles—imagine hooking that into Carfax, Autocheck, or even FB Marketplace to accurately represent all the sweat, cash, and expertise that went into a build.

Of course, there will be challenges. The aftermarket world is huge and wildly diverse: exotics, rally cars, off-roaders, overlanders, JDM classics, bikes—you name it, they all have different needs and cultures. But to me, that’s part of what makes modding so exhilarating. If ModPro AI can manage to unify these segments without losing the spirit that makes each community unique, it’ll be a game changer.

 Want to see it for yourself?

-Join www.modpro.ai to get firsthand experience in shaping the platform. 

-Create your virtual garage and link to my virtual garage at  modpro.me/motorsportlab

- Watch YouTuber:  “Captain Crankshaft” creating the ModPro Toyota Supra Rally Car for a fun look at how they’re spreading the word and connecting with enthusiasts worldwide: 

-Check out their Instagram at www.instagram.com/modproai

I can’t wait to see how ModPro AI evolves—and, more importantly, how it empowers everyday enthusiasts (and die-hard gearheads) to make the most of their modification dollars. If you’re even half as excited as I am, you’ll definitely want to hop on board early. After all, there’s nothing quite like being part of a passionate community that’s pushing the future of car culture forward—one mod at a time.

So buckle up, keep your eyes on the tach, and stay tuned for what comes next from ModPro AI.  If you’re a horsepower junkie or just a curious tinkerer, this might be the perfect pit stop on your quest for the ultimate ride. See you in the virtual garage!