# See What Your Car Repair Could Cost

Get a human-reviewed repair estimate from your photos so you can make a more informed decision about insurance, out-of-pocket cost, or a shop quote.

Prepared from your photos and details. Reviewed through CarAid's expert-guided process.

Nearly 10,000 damage reports submitted

From drivers across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

[View usage trends](https://www.caraid.us/who-uses-caraid)

[Start My Estimate](https://www.caraid.us/damage-report)

[See Example Estimates](https://www.caraid.us/sample-estimates)

- No shop visit required

- Upload photos from your phone

- Helpful for insurance, out-of-pocket, and body shop comparisons

## Choose your estimate option.

Paid human-reviewed estimates are available same day, with 60-minute delivery when offered.

### Same Day

$9.99

A human-reviewed estimate prepared from your photos and details.

### 60 Minutes

$14.99

Best for urgent claim, shop, or purchase decisions.

## How it works

1. **Tell us about the damage** — Enter your car details, describe the damage, and upload photos.

2. **We prepare your estimate** — CarAid uses an expert-guided review process to create your repair estimate.

3. **Choose your timing** — Get your paid estimate the same day, or choose 60-minute delivery when available.

## Helpful when you need to decide what to do next

- **Insurance or out of pocket?** — Use your estimate to think through whether filing a claim makes sense.

- **Comparing with a body shop quote** — Get a second point of reference before moving forward.

- **Buying a damaged used car** — Understand possible repair cost before you commit.

- **Turo or rental-related damage** — Get clarity quickly when timing matters.

## Want to see what an estimate looks like?

See how a photo-based estimate explains the repair and breaks down the cost—not just a number.

### 2018 Ford Focus — Dent and scrape above the rear wheel

Estimated range for this repair plan: $1,798–$2,122.70

Repair approach: Repair the dented rear panel rather than replace it.

Paint work: Refinish the panel and blend into the rear door for a color match.

[See Full Sample Estimate](https://www.caraid.us/sample-estimates/2018-ford-focus-quarter-panel-repair)

## What customers say

> This helped me understand whether the repair was worth paying out of pocket.

— Jayda from Bronx, NY

> The estimate gave me a useful reference point before talking to a body shop.

— Marcus from Clovis, CA

## Frequently asked questions

### Are free estimates available?

Free estimates are not available right now. You can still get a paid human-reviewed estimate with Same Day or 60-Minute delivery when available.

### What is included in a paid estimate?

You receive the same repair-cost breakdown CarAid provides today, prepared from your submitted photos and damage details through a human-reviewed process.

### How do I receive my estimate?

We email you a link to view your estimate online.

### Do I need to visit a shop?

No. CarAid is designed to work from the information and photos you submit.

### Can this help before I file an insurance claim?

Yes. Many customers use CarAid to better understand possible repair costs before deciding what to do next.

## Expert car repair advice

[What to Do When a Turo Guest Damages Your Car](https://www.caraid.us/blog/turo-guest-damages-your-car)

A practical guide for documenting the damage, understanding repair costs, and deciding what to do next.

[How Common Are Car Accidents in the U.S.?](https://www.caraid.us/blog/how-common-are-car-accidents-in-the-us)

A grounded look at crash frequency, damage-only incidents, and what the data actually tells drivers.

[Thank You for Trusting CarAid](https://www.caraid.us/blog/thank-you-2025)

A year-end reflection on CarAid's journey to provide clarity and transparency in car repair estimates, featuring real feedback from customers.

[Why Some Shops Use Aftermarket Parts](https://www.caraid.us/blog/aftermarket-vs-oem-parts)

Learn when aftermarket parts are reasonable, how they affect cost, and what to ask before approving repairs.

## Get clarity on your repair cost

Start your paid human-reviewed estimate today and choose the timing that fits your situation.

[Start My Estimate](https://www.caraid.us/damage-report)

## More information

[Example estimates](https://www.caraid.us/sample-estimates)

[Blog](https://www.caraid.us/blog)

[Who uses CarAid?](https://www.caraid.us/who-uses-caraid)

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