Car Repairs Are Confusing. We Make Them Clear.
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Walk through a real example and see how AutoClarity explains a repair before you pay for it.
Sample estimate · not a real customer
A mechanic says your car needs $1,200 in repairs. Is that reasonable?
2016 Honda Civic LX — sample vehicle · Front brake work recommended after a brake inspection.
What each line actually means
The shop is recommending five charges. Here is what each one does to your car, without the jargon.
Front brake pads and rotors
Safety$540The pads press against the discs (rotors) to stop the car. Both are wear parts: the pad gets thinner and the disc wears down with it.
How it is proven: Wear is measured in millimetres, so a shop can show you the reading instead of describing it.
Front brake calipers (remanufactured pair)
Check first$450The caliper is the clamp that pushes the pad. If it sticks or leaks, a brake can drag or the car can pull to one side.
How it is proven: A sticking or leaking caliper can be seen and felt, and it usually shows up as uneven pad wear.
Brake fluid flush
Maintenance$110Brake fluid takes on water over time. Replacing it is routine upkeep on most cars.
How it is proven: Manufacturers publish a service interval, and a moisture test can show the fluid condition.
Shop supplies and disposal
Fee$45A flat charge for cleaners, rags and getting rid of old fluid and parts.
How it is proven: It is a shop fee, not a repair. It can be itemised if you ask how it is calculated.
Brake inspection fee
Fee$55Time spent measuring the brakes and writing the quote.
How it is proven: Some shops take it off the bill when you approve the work — worth asking before you agree.
None of this says the shop is wrong. It says what can be checked before you pay for it.
Sample data only. Nothing here creates a case, a charge or a credit.
Want to see the car-problem side? Try the free diagnosis demo.
Two ways to get help
Start with what you’re dealing with.
Help With a Car Problem
Not sure what’s wrong? Tell us what’s happening.
- What might be wrong
- How urgent it is
- What to check or ask next
Check a Repair Quote
Got an estimate? Find out what you’re paying for.
- What each charge covers
- Whether the repair makes sense
- Questions to ask the shop
How it works
Three simple steps.
Tell us about your car
Year, make and model — a few seconds, once.
Describe what’s happening
Use your own words. “It clicks but won’t start” is perfect.
Get guidance and next steps
What might be wrong, what to check, and what to ask.
Plans
Keep your cars running with confidence.
Every plan uses the same guided questions. Paying plans simply cover more problems, more vehicles and reports you can download and share. Cancel anytime — no lock-in.
Free
$0
Start with one car problem — no card needed.
- 2 guided problems per month
- Plain-English answers, not just codes
- 1 saved vehicle
- Pause and resume whenever you like
- Free repair-estimate explanation
Plus
Recommended$29.99/month
For owners who fix things themselves.
- 10 guided problems per month
- Every case saved so you can return to it
- 3 saved vehicles
- Downloadable reports to share with a shop
- 2 full repair-estimate reviews each month
- Step-by-step test guidance with the tool you need
Premium
$49.99/month
For the detail you want when a problem is stubborn.
- 30 guided problems per month
- Advanced workflows for tricky symptoms
- Up to 10 saved vehicles
- Detailed reports you can download and print
- 4 full repair-estimate reviews each month
- Deeper test guidance when a measurement is needed
Trust and safety
Clear answers. No guesswork.
- Structured questions instead of a guess.
- Plain explanations for every recommendation.
- We tell you when more testing is needed — and when it isn’t.
AutoClarity is guidance, not a physical inspection. Safety-critical symptoms — brakes, steering, smoke or a fuel smell — should be inspected in person.
Questions drivers ask before paying
- Is AutoClarity free?
- The demo is free and needs no account. The free plan covers two car problems a month and a basic estimate explanation, with no card.
- Does this replace my mechanic?
- No. We help you understand what you are being told and what to ask. A hands-on inspection is still how a car gets fixed.
- Will you tell me my mechanic is ripping me off?
- No. We show what each charge covers, what the paperwork leaves out, and what to ask so you can judge it yourself.
- What does it cost after the free part?
- Paid plans start at $14.99 a month, and one-off reviews are priced on the pricing page. You always see the amount before paying.
Full terms are on the billing terms page, and the limits of AI advice on the AI disclaimer.
Know what you are paying for, before you pay for it.
Start with the problem, or start with the quote.