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RepairPal's New Rankings System Could Make Yelp's Mechanic Reviews Totally Pointless
Business Insider - Mandi Woodruff - May 1, 2012
"Now they've built a network of what they've deemed the nation's "Top Shops" – a ratings system designed by certified technicians to pinpoint the best shops in the country."

RepairPal now rates and reviews thousands of auto shops
CNET News - Rafe Needleman - May 1, 2012
"We're paying for our own repairs. And where are we going to take them for those repairs? A new RepairPal service helps you find the good shops."

Need A Car Mechanic? With RepairPal, A Higher Chance Of Satisfaction
The Car Connection - Bengt Halvorson - May 1, 2012
"Now for that second question—how to find a good, honest mechanic, if you can't find one through friends or co-workers—RepairPal is finally coming to the rescue for that, too. As of today, the site has a new Top Shop Network, which represents the upper echelon of repair shops."

Rich Brooks on money saving Apps
WCSH TV - Rich Brooks - March 27, 2012
"Find a shop, get an estimate of what things SHOULD cost and what questions you should ask, and load in your own car so you can see the required/recommended maintenance."

Don't Get Ripped Off on Repairs
Redbook - Melanie Abrahams - January 25, 2012
"No offense, repair guys, but we don't always trust your fuzzy math. So we asked three Ms. Fix-Its how a sister can avoid getting suckered. The #1 Car-Repair Rip-Off: engine work. Beat The Swindle: Tell your mechanic that you want to see any parts they remove and replace. "That way, they have to come clean about exactly what they did under your hood," says Bogi Lateiner, owner of 180 Degrees Automotive in Phoenix. And visit repairpal.com, where you can find the reasonable price range for many common fixes at shops in your city."

Website Allows Users To Visit Mechanic Armed With Knowledge
CBS Denver - Suzanne McCarroll - January 16, 2012
"Perhaps a fan belt is broken. Or worse yet, front brake pads and rotors need resurfacing. RepairPal.com allows users to put in the make model and year of a car, the repair needed and the user’s zip code. It then it tabulates what that repair should realistically cost."

Automotive App of the Week: RepairPal
Edmunds.com - Gretchen McFarlan - January 6, 2012
"Smartphone apps allow drivers to stay connected so that information and services are just a few taps away. RepairPal harnesses that connectivity so you can be confident you'll get reliable and fairly priced auto repair service anywhere in the U.S."

New technology keeps mechanics honest
WDIV - Detroit- Craig Clough - December 25, 2011
"You don't have much of a choice but to get the repairs, At the same time, you don't want to get ripped off. Now, with the help of a little 21st century technology, you can quickly and easily double check any mechanic's honesty. RepairPal.com launched in 2007 to "provide drivers with the most accurate, unbiased and useful car ownership information available," according to its website."

Auto Shop: Tips for finding a reliable mechanic
MSN Money, News Center - David Pitts - December 16, 2011
"Older cars are no longer under warranty so owners are paying for more repairs out of their own pockets, said Art Shaw, CEO of RepairPal Inc. in Emeryville, Calif., which offers repair estimates and shop recommendations. Maintenance costs are becoming much more important because they're a significant chunk of the average car owner's budget. It all adds up to underscore that finding a trustworthy mechanic should be a top priority."

Website Helps You Figure Car Repair Costs
ABC News - Daphne Munro - August 12, 2011
"RepairPal won't fix your car, but at least it gives you an idea of whether you are getting a fair price. You can also see what common problems other members are having with their similar model cars, so you can identify any problems with your vehicle."

Help Is Just an App Away
Los Angeles Times - Terry Gardner - June 26, 2011
"RepairPal uses GPS to locate repair shops, provide ballpark estimates and find roadside service. Shops with sponsored listings usually appear first. Free for iPhone and Android."

Site, Apps Give Auto Repair Estimates
FOX 9 News- Kelsey Soby - June 12, 2011
"Getting money-saving knowledge just got easier thanks to the website RepairPal.com, where users can find answers to commonly-asked questions based on their car's make and model and get price estimates, including how much the part should cost and how often it should be replaced."

Car repair estimates on the Web
Bankrate.com - Kristin Arnold - May 16, 2011
"Some individual websites, like RepairPal.com, will give you a range of estimated car-repair costs, factoring in the difference in the cost of original manufacturer parts and less expensive aftermarket parts. The estimate also reflects how much the repair would cost at a dealership versus an independent shop."

Cruise the Web for Car Repair Estimates
Bankrate.com- Russ Heaps - March 25, 2011
"Although consumers always have the opportunity to use the Yellow Pages and phones to obtain a "second opinion," it is time-consuming. A quicker way is to type "automotive repair estimates" into Google. This will bring up a list of websites that provide ballpark estimates for specific car repairs. RepairPal.com has been active since June 2008 and is accessed by about 22 million visitors annually."

5 Things Worth Haggling Over
MSN Money, Saving and Spending - Liz Weston - February 16, 2011
"Finding a mechanic you can trust is a key ingredient to keeping your car well-maintained and reliable. But that doesn't mean you have to pay whatever the mechanic wants to charge. Even if your car is dead on arrival, you can check RepairPal to see how much a repair should cost and pay to tow it to another mechanic if the quoted price is out of that range."

6 Apps That Save You Money On Your Car
Financial Edge by Investopedia.com - Porcshe Moran - February 16, 2011
"This highly rated app gives drivers peace of mind when dealing with auto repairs. Users can compare service estimates and shop and dealership ratings to find the best value. The Android, iPhone and mobile web app has received accolades from The New York Times and iTunes."

Switching to Verizon iPhone? 16 Money-Saving Apps
CBS Money Watch - Farnoosh Torabi - February 9, 2011
"Ultimately, it’s the iPhone’s growing library of applications that’s winning me over. Whether you need roadside assistance or a tune up, this app will find you the nearest help. If you’re thinking about a repair, it will also give you some pricing advice. Cost: Free"

Websites Detail What Auto Repairs Cost
Ward's Auto - Steve Finlay - October 5, 2010
"Satisfied and savvy car buyers typically know vehicle pricing before going into a dealership and realize they got a good deal driving out in a newly purchased vehicle. Such pricing transparency, largely brought about by the Internet, is expanding to the service department."

Repair Your Old Car or Buy a New Car?
Bankrate.com - Tara Baukus Mello - October 2010
"How much does the repair cost? Get a couple of quotes on the cost of the job. You can call mechanics or dealers in your area and ask them to quote the job for you. They can do this without seeing the car as long as you know what repair is needed. Have them give you the estimate in writing or try an online quote service such as RepairPal to get estimates. While the cost of the parts is not likely to be much different -- if it is, ask why -- labor rates can vary from shop to shop and you can possibly save some money by choosing a different mechanic."

Great Freebies All Around You
CBS News Early Show - Rebecca Jarvis - September 8, 2010
"We always talk about arming yourself with information before spending mucho dinero. Well, RepairPal.com is exactly that kind of FREE service."

Fabulous Freebies 2010
Kiplinger - Erin Burt - September, 2010
"It won't fix your car free (darn), but RepairPal.com will help you find out whether your mechanic is quoting a fair price."

Facing Car Repairs? Find Out What the Job Should Cost
AARP Bulletin - July 1, 2010
"Facing car repairs? First visit RepairPal.com to find out what the job should cost. The site gives free quotes based on surveys of thousands of shops."

Useful Smart-Phone Apps for Motorists
Consumer Reports - June 29, 2010
"RepairPal helps you find a repair shop and get estimates. If you break down, it will locate a tow truck. After you enter your car's make, model, and other details, it will give a range of estimates in seconds."

Care for Your car, Cheaply
CNN Money - Jen Haley - June 24, 2010
"Did you ever wonder if that $300 mechanic bill was way out of line? Check out RepairPal.com. This free website gives price ranges for common repairs, like brake shoe replacement or wheel alignment."

The Best Money-Saving iPhone Apps
The Huffington Post - Nathaniel Cahners Hindman - June 23, 2010
"RepairPal gives users the right price to pay for a car repair, finds them a local mechanic, and gives them one-touch access to roadside assistance."

100 Ways to Live Well for Less
Ladies' Home Journal - Josh Garskof - May, 2010
"Ever wonder whether your car mechanic is charging you a fair price? This app gives you ballpark repair costs for any post-1990 vehicle."

5 Car Repairs You Can't Afford to Skip
U.S. News & World Report - Nadeem Muaddi - March, 2010

New RepairPal App from AOL Shows Price Estimates for Car Repairs in Baltimore Area
Examiner - Bruce Emmerling - March 28, 2010
"To help car owners in Baltimore and other areas, RepairPal gives out fairly accurate price ranges along with a breakdown of each repair estimate, including labor and parts."

RepairPal gets $4M to Estimate the Cost of Fixing Your Car
VentureBeat - Anthony Ha - December 16, 2009
"When a car owner goes to the Emeryville, Calif. startup’s website, you can enter basic information like the manufacturer, model, and year of your car, as well as the repair needed, and the site will give you a price range showing how much you can expect to pay for parts and labor. (The estimate is customized to your location.) It sounds much easier than calling around to different shops to find out of an estimate is reasonable."

RepairPal Grabs $4 Million for Google Health for Cars
TechCrunch - Leena Rao - December 16, 2009
"The site, which we reviewed last year, is similar to a Google Health for cars. You get price estimates for different parts and repair jobs for your car. You enter your car year, model, and mileage, and it spits out price ranges for your zip code ... It’s like a one-stop shop to maintain and record the health of your car."

RepairPal, AOL Autos Team Up on Estimates
Automotive News - Leslie J. Allen - November 16, 2009
"RepairPal, http://repairpal.com, a Web site that provides free auto-repair estimates for consumers, has landed a deal with AOL Autos ... The deal greatly expands the potential audience for RepairPal’s services ... The company generates price-range estimates for about 100 repair and maintenance procedures. It built a forecasting model for labor costs after calling thousands of shops and dealerships, and it employs about a dozen certified auto technicians as consultants."

Help for Car Owners
The Kim Komando Show - Kim Komando - November 9, 2009
"You probably know how much you should pay to get your oil changed. But, when it comes to repairs, things aren’t so easy. That’s where RepairPal can help. It will provide you with estimates for car maintenance and repairs. You’ll know if a mechanic is giving you a good price!"

Enhanced Online Guide Provides Consumers with Auto Repair Cost Estimates
Ward's Dealer Business - November 1, 2009
"It offers complete pricing information for scheduled maintenance services for the top 40 makes of cars, including the additional services that mechanics and manufacturers most frequently recommend. It is designed to help consumers determine how much they should pay for a regular automotive service, including parts and labor ... mechanics often recommend additional services that make standard estimates hard to establish."

Cool Calculator, RepairPal.com
Real Simple Magazine - November Issue, 2009
"Your mechanic declares that you need to replace your catalytic converter. ("My what?") How can you tell if he's naming a fair price? Well, you could spend a morning getting other quotes by phone, or you could enter your car's vital stats (make, model, age), your ZIP code, and the type of maintenance (choose from more than 100 fixes) into this free Web tool. It instantly gives you a price range for the job at dealerships and independent auto shops in your area and lists specific places to try. Plus, the site's encyclopedia can help you decipher terms like catalytic converter."

How Much Should My Repair Cost?
The Car Connection - Bengt Halvorson - October 23, 2009
"For great advice on what a repair should cost for your car, in your area, we've found the site RepairPal.com a very useful starting point—and the best of several major ownership/maintenance sites ... RepairPal also has an excellent iPhone application ..."

The 3 Best Automotive iPhone Applications
Family Car Guide - Robert Dillman - October 20, 2009
"If you find yourself in search of constant maintenance or road-side assistance, then the RepairPal App must be added to your iPhone. This program was designed to provide tune-up tips and locate repair shops ... It is a must-have App for all car enthusiasts. By using an online database, RepairPal gets accurate information according to your vehicles make and model."

20 Money-Saving iPhone Apps
TIME, It's Your Money Blog - Brad Tuttle - October 15, 2009
"When your car breaks down, how can you tell if a mechanic's estimate to fix the problem is actually a fair price? RepairPal gives rough estimates on how much a repair should cost, and also helps you find local mechanics and get roadside assistance—even if there's no wireless connection available."

Get a Free Car Repair Estimate
MSN Money, Smart Spending Blog - Teresa Mears - August 17, 2009
"Even if you're lucky enough to find a neighborhood mechanic you trust, it never hurts to double-check the price quote. And, if you want to work non-urgent repairs into your budget, you can research the cost ahead of time."

Pricing Car Repairs, Before the Repairs
New York Times - Roy Furchgott - August 11, 2009
"You can look up problems most common to your car, see recalls, and ask questions of fellow owners."

Top 5 Free iPhone Automotive Apps
CNET - Wayne Cunningham - July 23, 2009
"RepairPal is useful when you've got a breakdown, giving good advance knowledge of what to expect from the repair bill."

Need a Repair Pal?
Ward's Dealer Business - June 1, 2009
"Smart dealers are going to see the site as another tool to provide enhanced customer service and differentiate themselves from their competitors. The website has been operational less than a year and already AutoNation Inc. is using it to drive customers to its service departments."

Save a Buck: Mechanics a Click Away
AARP Bulletin - Sid Kirchheimer - April 1, 2009
"With auto mechanics consistently ranking high on the consumer complaint list, it can be hard to gauge if you’re being taken for a ride when you ask for a repair quote. Now there’s help—www.repairpal.com. The site offers free, realistic quotes based on surveys of auto repair prices at thousands of shops across the country and analyses of actual invoices."

Six Killer iPhone Freebies
CNET - Rick Broida - March 10, 2009
"A must-have for car owners, RepairPal helps you price-compare repair estimates, find and contact local mechanics, get roadside assistance, and more."

Have Smartphone, Can Travel
New York Times - John R. Quain - March 6, 2009
"Tap in the make and model of your vehicle along with what ails it (for instance, worn brake pads and rotors) and RepairPal spits out estimated parts and labor costs ($417 to $516 in New York City). It does not include diagnostic fees and taxes, but it does offer a list of nearby repair shops with customer ratings, should you want to comparison shop."

App of the Week: A Tool to Use on Car Repairmen
New York Times Gadgetblog - Roy Furchgott - February 2, 2009
"RepairPal melds several repair databases to tell you how much you should pay for parts and labor on common repairs ... The result is you know the expected cost to install a new battery in your car, wherever you happen to be."

Top 10 Driving and Travel Tips
LifeHacker - Kevin Purdy - January 31, 2008
"Dentist, plumber, and mechanic—everybody needs one of each they can trust (though accountant wouldn't hurt, too). On the car front ... use a comparison site like the previously mentioned RepairPal to see how close to the mark your estimates are."

Staff Favorites List
Apple iTunes App Store - January 26, 2009

RepairPal - Best Damn iPhone App I’ve Seen in Quite a While
iSource - Patrick Jordan - January 23, 2009
"RepairPal is easily the best and most useful iPhone app I’ve seen in a long while. It serves as a very valuable resource in an area that’s useful to the vast majority of us, and does so extremely well."

iPhone App Review: RepairPal
MobileCrunch - Lane Stroud - January 23, 2009
"... if and when you find yourself in a situation where its services would be useful, it does its job incredibly well, and since it’s free, why not go ahead and try it out?"

RepairPal Introduces Tool for the iPhone
AAIA SmartBrief - January 22, 2009
"RepairPal has introduced the first iPhone application that offers consumers auto-repair pricing and roadside assistance."

RepairPal Launches Free iPhone Application
Aftermarket News - January 22, 2009
"Whether it’s diagnosing a problem, getting a fair repair price, or finding the right technician, RepairPal gives drivers the information they need to save money and eliminate hassles ..."

Quick App: RepairPal for the iPhone
The iPhone Blog - Rene Ritchie - January 22, 2009
"RepairPal, from the website of the same name, leverages the power and convenience of the iPhone to provide highly targeted — and at times vitally important — information when and where you need it."

RepairPal Offers Free iPhone App
geek.com - Brian Osborne - January 22, 2009
"It’s yet one more thing you can have handy on your iPhone in case of an emergency. It’s also a nice application to show a mechanic if they do try to charge you too much for a repair."

RepairPal for iPhone Helps You Get Back to Getting Things Done
GTD Times - Oliver Starr - January 21, 2009
"How likely are you to have your computer with you when your car stops purring and starts huffing and puffing? Murphy’s Law would suggest that it’s not likely at all. This is a bummer, however iPhone owners can now be a little bit less bummed because RepairPal has just launched a new application for the iPhone that does everything the website does. The iPhone application is also free so, Murphy-be-damned if you’re going to have an automotive meltdown at least you don’t have to have a personal one courtesy of an unscrupulous mechanic too."

RepairPal for iPhone - Find Mechanics, Get a Tow, Browse Estimates from Your iPhone!
IntoMobile - Will Park - January 19, 2009
"From finding a capable auto shop for your specific car to comparing estimates from multiple shops, RepairPal for iPhone makes it easy to get your car back on the road in a jiff."

RepairPal Reveals Math Behind Auto Shop Prices
Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal

Emerging Tech runner-up: Internet technology - December 5, 2008
"When your car’s in the shop and your mechanic calls to report an unexpected problem, you’ll probably have a nagging suspicion — even as you tell him to go ahead with the repairs — that you’re being gouged. Suspect no more. Type in a few details at RepairPal.com, and within seconds you’ll know for certain whether you’re getting a fair deal or need to shop for a new mechanic."

Customers Enjoy Haggling Over Price
The Miami Herald - Jack G. Hardy - November 10, 2008
"If you've got a price estimate for a specific job, compare it to their repair price estimate. You'll make sure you're getting a fair deal. You'll also learn what to expect and what to look out for when you have the service or repair performed. The best part is that it's free! And easy to understand."

Gadget Girl
The Street - November 7, 2008
"If you don't know the difference between a spark plug and a piston, let alone how much it costs to clean or fix them, this is a good resource. When you type in your zip code, you can find out approximately how much it will cost to fix it and where to go to get it done."

Top 50 Web Tools 2008
LAPTOP Magazine - Scott Stein - November 2008
"Adding a little Web 2.0 to your automotive life, RepairPal calculates estimates on repair costs for ... both OEM and aftermarket suppliers."

Bad Economy Boosts Car Parts Sales
National Public Radio, Day to Day - Tim Bomba - October 22, 2008
"Go to RepairPal. Put in your car's make, model, etc. Your zip code and the type of service needed. RepairPal will give you an estimate."

How Your Tech Can Save You Money
Switched - Dan Reilly - October 16, 2008
"Visiting a mechanic is a gamble ... Luckily, there's RepairPal.com, which approximates how much fixing your car should cost and recommends where to go."

Websites to Help Save You Money
GeekSugar - October 12, 2008
"Saving cash seems to be the name of the game right now, so to help you penny-pinch a bit more, I've put together some of my financial-favorite websites ... Find Affordable Car Repair Shops in Your Area With RepairPal."

Web Service Leads Grow
Automotive News - Donna Harris - September 3, 2008
"RepairPal.com offers online repair estimates and provides a list of repair shops within their ZIP codes. Consumers can rate the shops they visit. "

The Greenest and Best from PC Mag's Top 100 Undiscovered Sites List
The Huffington Post - Dave Burdick - August 20, 2008
"If you do drive a car, the best thing you can do is keep it running as cleanly and efficiently as possible. It's not cheap, but it must be done. So how do you avoid getting fleeced by a mechanic when you don't know what something should cost? Plug in your ZIP code and car info. The site will give you a range of acceptable prices."

Why Replace? Rebuilding, Refurbishing Can Save Money
Sun Sentinel - Daniel Vasquez - August 18, 2008
"I recently discovered a site called RepairPal.com, which provides price ranges for labor and parts for mechanic work ... You can use this information to be sure you're not paying too much and to negotiate price with your mechanic."

The Top 100 Undiscovered Web Sites
PC Magazine - Kyle Monson and Eric Griffith - August 11, 2008
"Until recently, God and your mechanic were the only ones who knew how much it actually costs to replace the fuel injector on a '95 Toyota Previa. Thanks to RepairPal, that kind of info is now open to everyone."

TipSheet Checklist: Our Top Picks
Newsweek - August 10, 2008
"Now you can visit the shop with enough ammo to talk your way out of any scam."

Va Va Vroom, RepairPal Car Care
Daily Candy - August 1, 2008
"Thanks to RepairPal.com, you’ll never be had again. The free user-friendly site takes the guesswork out of finding local repair shops and trustworthy dealers who can get your motor runnin’."

How Much Should That Car Repair Cost? RepairPal.com
Bloomberg Radio, Bootcamp - Fred Fishkin - July 21, 2008
"How much should it cost for that car repair? The Web can help ... If you don't have something like RepairPal, you can spend a lot of time calling a number of different shops and trying to get price quotes."

Don't Trade Your Gas-Guzzler
The Washington Post - Warren Brown - July 18, 2008
"Check out www.repairpal.com for an authoritative rundown on how the used car or truck you are thinking about has held up in the real world."

Manage Your Car's Maintenance
The Kim Komando Show - Kim Komando - July 12, 2008
"If your car isn't running properly, you're wasting money; you'll probably spend more cash at the pump ... so, it pays to keep your car well tuned. RepairPal will help."

RepairPal Aims to Level the Playing Field Between Mechanics and Consumers
FOXBusiness - Donna Fuscaldo - July 11, 2008
"[RepairPal] made me feel liberated," said customer Ebony Hawkins ... "I had the knowledge to go and say an air conditioning service costs this much."

Ten Tips to Lower Driving Expenses
Forbes Auto - John Adams - July 9, 2008
“Online resources such as the new website RepairPal.com can help in assessing maintenance and service costs and in finding reputable shops with competitive rates.”

Product of the Week: RepairPal
TechNewsWorld - Rob Enderle - July 7, 2008
"Because people are pinching pennies, hard times are likely to make some folks less than honest, and RepairPal protects against that. It is my product of the week."

Answers on Car-Repair Costs, Via the Web
BusinessWeek - Stephen H. Wildstrom - July 2, 2008
"RepairPal, with its clean and simple design, ... allow[s] car owners to specify almost any kind of repair job and receive prices ranges specific to their area."

Kurt the Cyber Guy: Costly Car Repairs
WGN-TV Chicago - Kurt Knutsson - July 2, 2008
"Getting armed with a breakdown from the site's mechanics first pays off!"

The E-Report, Wall Street Journal Radio
Tom Dziubek - June 25, 2008

Can the Internet Revolutionize Auto Repair?
MarketWatch - Therese Poletti - June 24, 2008
"The site is a good example of how much more transparency is needed in the auto repair business, which at times seems to rely more on customer ignorance than customer service. I hope RepairPal helps lead the way."

RepairPal.com Delivers Fair Service Price Estimates for Free
MotherProof - Courtney Messenbaugh - June 24, 2008
"I, for one, am a gal who’s glad to have this Pal on the scene."

Thrillist : RepairPal
Thrillist - June 23, 2008
"History's full of situations where you're almost certainly being ripped off—like buying an exorbitant Church indulgence to absolve you of coveting everybody's wife. Protect against the modern era's biggest rip, with RepairPal."

Kellner on RepairPal
The Washington Times - Mark Kellner - June 16, 2008
"I can't say enough good things about [RepairPal] ... If you drive a car, you absolutely need to investigate the site and learn from it. Ignore RepairPal.com at your own risk."

RepairPal.com – Your Autobody Insider
The Christian Science Monitor - Chris Gaylord - June 13, 2008
"You can tell RepairPal what the auto shop says is wrong with your car, and it will give you a price estimate for the repair. If the numbers don’t match up, it may be time to find a new mechanic."

Website Helps You Look Over Your Mechanic's Shoulder
Hartford Courant - George Gombossy - June 13, 2008
"For the millions of us who know little more about our cars than where to pump the gas, a new Internet site launched Thursday could help level the playing field between us and the less-than-honorable mechanics and garages ... [RepairPal] has the potential to bring transparency to the $150 billion-a-year car repair business that will benefit not only the consumer, but also the honest mechanic."

RepairPal, It’s Like Google Health for Your Car
TechCrunch - Erick Schonfeld - June 12, 2008
"Going to the mechanic is like going to the doctor. When something needs to be fixed, for most people there is no easy way to tell if they are being charged the going rate or are being ripped off. Enter RepairPal ..."

RepairPal Finds You an Honest Mechanic
LifeHacker - Adam Pash - June 12, 2008
"Web site RepairPal provides independent repair estimates to help you decide if your mechanic is ripping you off. Just take your mechanic's quote and compare it to RepairPal's encyclopedia of repair estimates by specific make and model—RepairPal will even factor in your location and provide you with a breakdown of parts and labor estimates."

RepairPal: Yes, Your Mechanic Is Ripping You Off
CNET Webware.com - Rafe Needleman - June 12, 2008
"There's a very cool service launching this morning: RepairPal, a utility for when you need work done on your car. As CEO David Sturtz explains, car repair is one of the classic cases where the consumer "is at an extreme informational disadvantage." Mechanics know more than you do, and this disparity can be used in the worst way: to completely rip you off. Even in the best cases, many people suspect their shop is cheating them out of money whenever their ride needs unexpected work."

Don't Let a Mechanic Take You for a Ride
Wired’s Autopia Blog - Chuck Squatriglia - June 12, 2008
"RepairPal.com used reams of auto industry data and insights from more than two dozen mechanics to create a database it says covers more than 20 billion estimates to repair just about anything that could happen to just about anything on the road. Think of it as the Kelley Blue Book of auto repair."

Auto Repair Site RepairPal Launches
The Kelsey Group - June 12, 2009
"[RepairPal] takes everything into consideration, including not just make, model, mileage, etc., but also the city you live in, labor cost,s and the myriad factors that will help determine what you should pay for a given job. This all comes from a secret sauce of pricing surveys, expert input, labor data, geography, and other factors that are plugged into a proprietary algorithm."

Hands-On: RepairPal Auto Repair Site
PC Magazine's Technoride - Jamie Lendino - June 12, 2008
"[RepairPal’s] goal is to give consumers unbiased, formerly hard-to-get information about specific repairs so that they can pay the right prices, get only the correct repairs done, and save money while making their cars last as long as possible."

RepairPal Turns the Key on Car Site, Setting Stage for DriverSide Rivalry
VentureBeat.com - Chris Morrison - June 12, 2008
"The key is bringing to light the trade information, kept by only a handful of companies, that mechanics have worked with for years … That information covers costs for the multitude of parts on the market and the time required to do a repair. On top of that, the sites have to estimate costs based on geographic area—a shop in Savannah should probably be cheaper than San Francisco."

RepairPal Tracks the Health of Your Car, from Buy to Sell
Mashable.com - Kristen Nicole - June 12, 2008
"The main goal of RepairPal is to provide a tool for keeping track of your own car’s maintenance, finding the best deal, and arming yourself with information about your car so that you’re not left in the dark when you’re faced with a repairman who’s offering quotes and suggestions for additional repairs."

Website of the Day: RepairPal
GeekSugar - Heather Dale - June 12, 2008
"We've all been there. Your car starts making a funny sound so you take it into the repair shop where they charge you $1000 to fix a part that you've never even heard of. Thanks to a great new site called RepairPal, women (and men) can arm themselves with all the tools they need for getting their car fixed—like knowing what's wrong with it and how much parts should cost."