Is Your Mechanic Ripping You Off?
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Upload your auto repair estimate. Our AI analyzes every line item for fairness, flags red flags, and tells you exactly what questions to ask your shop. Pay $49, potentially save $500+.
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2019 Honda Accord — Midas Auto Service
Quoted Total
$1,847
Fair Range
$1,100–$1,450
Potential Savings
$397–$747
🚩 Red Flag Detected
Thermostat replacement quoted at $420 but not mentioned in inspection notes. Ask why it was added.
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AI Analyzes Every Line Item
Our AI reads your estimate like an expert ASE-certified mechanic. It checks pricing against known ranges, looks for unnecessary work, and compares labor hours to book time.
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Estimate Guardian Analysis
2019 Honda Accord EX-L, 67,400 miles
Midas Auto Service — Portland, OR
Quoted Total
$1,847
Fair Range
$1,100–$1,450
Potential Savings
up to $397
Your estimate contains a mix of necessary work and inflated pricing. The brake replacement is legitimately needed and critical for safety, but the price is nearly double the fair market rate. The thermostat replacement appears on the estimate without any corresponding inspection finding — this is a significant red flag. Cabin air filter replacement is something you can easily do yourself for $15.
Critical — Do Now
Brake pads & rotors (safety issue)
Important — Soon
Coolant flush (can defer 6 months)
Skip — Don't Pay For These
Thermostat (red flag — no diagnosis) · Cabin air filter (DIY for $12)
AI-powered second opinion. Not professional mechanical advice. Always consult a qualified mechanic before making repair decisions.
No-questions-asked refund if you're not satisfied
What Customers Say
Real Customers, Real Savings
The shop wanted $2,400 for a 'transmission service.' The AI flagged that the fluid they were recommending wasn't actually specified for my vehicle, and the price was double the going rate. Saved me $1,100.
Mike T.
2017 Toyota Camry, Phoenix AZ
I'm not a car person at all. My mechanic gave me an estimate with 11 line items and I had no idea what any of it meant. The report told me 3 were critical, 4 could wait, and 2 were completely unnecessary. So clear.
Jennifer R.
2020 Honda CR-V, Chicago IL
Turns out my brake job was fairly priced — the AI confirmed it. That's just as valuable. I stopped shopping around and just approved it. Peace of mind is worth $49.
David K.
2015 Ford F-150, Austin TX
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Get Started Now- Full AI analysis of every line item
- Priority breakdown (critical vs. deferrable)
- Price fairness assessment with fair ranges
- Red flag detection
- 5-10 specific questions to ask your shop
- Downloadable PDF report
- Email copy of your report
- Shareable report link (90 days)
- No-questions-asked refund
Average customer saves $300–$800 per estimate analyzed.
That's a 6–16x return on your $49 investment.
FAQ
Questions? Answered.
Our AI is trained on automotive repair knowledge and uses Anthropic's Claude model — one of the most capable AI systems available. It knows typical labor times (book time), fair parts pricing ranges, and common red flags mechanics use. For the vast majority of estimates, it will correctly identify overpriced work, unnecessary repairs, and suspicious line items. That said, prices vary by region and shop overhead, so we show ranges rather than exact numbers. We're transparent: this is a second opinion, not a final diagnosis.