CarRect is currently in beta testing (until September 30, 2026) — protection is free while we test our system
The repair shop watchdog BETA

Never face a repair shop alone.Take an expert with you.

When your car goes in for repair, we make sure you're not overcharged. We deal with the shop for you — from booking the appointment to reviewing every recommended repair against official pricing data, negotiating the cost with the repair shop when necessary, and advising you on what to approve or decline. You approve everything by text.

BETA

This isn't a cut-price service — it's the full service, in testing. We're taking a limited number of cases while we prove our system.

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CarRect
● protecting your repair
Your shop quoted $950 for the brake job.
We checked every line — $390 of it isn't needed.
Fair price for the real fix: $560. Reply YES to approve.
YES ✓
You just saved $390
How it works

You tell us once.
We handle the rest.

1
You

Tell us what's wrong

Tell us what's wrong with your car and which repair shop you want to take it to.

2
Us

We build your report and call the shop

We create a report based on your car's problem and history, then call the shop, book the appointment, send them the report, and prepare them for your arrival.

3
You

Drop the car off

You drop the car off and say one line:

"CarRect handles the car."
4
Us

We handle the shop

We handle all communication with the shop from that moment: we negotiate the price, double-check the diagnosis, and confirm every charge is justified and fairly priced.

5
Us

We tell you what we found

We inform you of our conclusion, advise you on which repair to accept and which to reject, wait for your yes, and take your decision back to the shop.

6
You

Car's ready

We inform you when the car is done, you pick it up and pay the shop directly.

An example of what we do

Watch the bill shrink.

A typical brake job with charges that weren't needed.

Shop quote#4471
Brake pads (front)$140
Brake discs (front)$150
Labor (install)$270
Caliper rebuild$260
Brake fluid flush$130
Total$950
CarRect quote✓
Brake pads (front)$140
Brake discs (front)$150
Labor (install)$270
Caliper rebuild$260
Brake fluid flush$130
Fair price$560
$390 saved
Why CarRect

Three reasons car owners trust us.

🔧

Staff who know cars

Automotive training on our side of the table. We know your car.

📊

Real price data

Every part and every hour checked against official market pricing data — what the work should genuinely cost, not what you're told it costs.

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Experienced negotiators

Firm where it counts, courteous throughout.

Pricing

Free during beta.

We're taking on a limited number of real repair cases before September 30, 2026.

An average shop visit runs $300–500. Catch one charge you don't need, and our service pays for itself on your very first visit.

Beta testing period ends Sep 30
Free
during beta · normally $59 per case or $179/year
  • ✓We book and call the shop
  • ✓Every charge checked against what it should cost
  • ✓You approve everything by text
  • ✓No payment details needed
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We ask only for honest feedback and a review of our service.

Takes two minutes.

Step 1 — Your details

We'll use your name to authorize with the shop — your phone number and email are never shared.

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By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text messages from CarRect about your case — and a phone call in the rare case of an urgent safety issue. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out.

Please fill in all fields. Make sure your phone numbers match.

Step 2 — Your car

The more we know, the sharper our report to the shop.

Found on your registration, insurance card, or lower-left dashboard. If you don't have it, we'll look it up from your plate.
Optional — but every detail helps us get you the right fix.
Please fill in the car, year, plate, mileage and the problem.

Step 3 — The shop

⚠ Double-check these details — this is who we'll be calling on your behalf.
Please fill in the shop name, state, city and phone.

Step 4 — Timing

Don't take the car in yet — we'll text you when it's booked.

CarRect may book any slot within the availability you've selected.
Most shops charge for diagnosis. We won't approve more than this without asking you.
Please tell us when the car can go in.

Step 5 — Authorize

Nothing is approved without your consent — this just lets us speak for you.

Please sign and accept the terms.
Something went wrong submitting your case. Please check your connection and try again — nothing has been sent yet.
Free during beta · no payment details needed
✓

You're registered.

We'll be in touch within 24 hours — by text, to the number you gave us.

01Don't go to the shop yet — wait for our text.
02When you go, just say: "CarRect handles the car." They know.
03Anything extra? Send them to us. Approve nothing yourself.
04We contact you before any work begins.
See what happens next

FAQ

A professional report based on your car and the problem, plus a representative who contacts the shop on your behalf, checks every charge, and keeps you updated by text.
No. Once we've confirmed the appointment by text, drop the car off, say "CarRect handles the car" at the desk, and leave. We handle everything from there.
We call them directly from a dedicated CarRect number as an independent representative acting on your behalf.
1) We can call and guide you on exactly what to say to the shop yourself, 2) We can help you find another shop (our services continue uninterrupted, no need to pay again), 3) You get a full refund (once we start charging for our services). Your choice.
We contact the shop within 24 hours, usually much sooner. Most cases are resolved the same day the car goes in.
Yes — the shop needs your name to confirm the car belongs to you. We share your name only, never your phone number or email address.
They contact us, not you. We assess whether the work is necessary and contact you with a clear recommendation before anything is approved.
No. We guarantee an independent review of every charge. If the quote is fair, we confirm it.
Yes — engine, brakes, electrical, tires, diagnostics and all other repair work.
We are only ever paid by car owners. Never by shops or parts suppliers.
During beta testing, no payment is required. When we launch fully, all payments are processed through Stripe.
We're testing our system with real cases. You get full protection — we get to prove what we're worth.
Currently the United States. More markets coming soon.
Add CarRect web app to your home screen It's a web app — no app store needed. Quick access, works like an app.