There is no guaranteed method for protecting yourself from being ripped off by an unscrupulous auto mechanic. However, online car repair estimates can put a repair shop's diagnosis and cost estimate ...

A new iPhone app lets car owners estimate the cost of a vehicle repair before handing over the keys, empowering even the most clueless customers during visits to the shop. That's where the new iPhone ...

RepairPal, a Web site that provides free auto-repair estimates for consumers, has landed a deal with AOL Autos. AOL Autos now features RepairPal's estimates on its ...

No, you didn’t read that headline wrong. BodyShopBids, a new Lightbank-backed Chicago startup, is helping provide auto repair estimates directly from photos you snap from your phone. Basically, if you ...

BodyShopBids, a site that allows consumers to solicit custom auto repair estimates by uploading a photo, has raised $1 million in led by OCA Ventures with New World Ventures and Lightbank ...

Finding a trustworthy repair shop is one of the most important parts of keeping your vehicle properly serviced. It can be a challenge, but CR’s expert guidance can help you size up service facilities ...

AI-Powered Solution Streamlines Estimate Reviews and Helps Get Drivers Back on the Road Sooner Following an Accident CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC), a leading cloud ...

So, you took your car in for what you thought was a straightforward repair, maybe a simple brake pad replacement or an oil change. You got the initial estimate, felt good about it, and then—boom!—the ...