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RepairPal gets $4M to estimate the cost of fixing your carVentureBeat - 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 CarsTechCrunch - 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 estimatesAutomotive 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 ownersThe 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 EstimatesWard'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.comReal 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 ApplicationsFamily 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 estimateMSN 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 appsCNET - 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 AwayAARP 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 freebiesCNET - 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."
Ask Our Experts: How do I find a good repair shop?Consumer Reports - April 2009
"Ask people you know for recommendations. Or go to www.cartalk.com and www.repairpal.com, which have names and user reviews for local independent garages."
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 TipsLifeHacker - 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."
RepairPal - Best Damn iPhone App I’ve Seen in Quite a WhileJust Another iPhone Blog - 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: RepairPalMobileCrunch - 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 iPhoneAAIA SmartBrief - January 22, 2009
"RepairPal has introduced the first iPhone application that offers consumers auto-repair pricing and roadside assistance."
RepairPal Launches Free iPhone ApplicationAftermarket 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 iPhoneThe 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 Appgeek.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 DoneGTD 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."
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."
"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 priceThe 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 GirlThe 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 SalesNational 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 MoneySwitched - 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 MoneyGeekSugar - 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 growAutomotive 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 ListThe 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 moneySun 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 SitesPC 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."
Demystify Car Repair Prices With RepairPal.com
The Consumerist - August 4, 2008
"Now you never have to wonder if the mechanic is scamming you on repairs. RepairPal.com lets you punch in your make, model, year zip, and repair and then they'll tell you the normal range of prices for it..."
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’."
Newsweek - August 10, 2008
"Now you can visit the shop with enough ammo to talk your way out of any scam."
Demystify Car Repair Prices With RepairPal.comThe Consumerist - August 4, 2008
"Now you never have to wonder if the mechanic is scamming you on repairs. RepairPal.com lets you punch in your make, model, year zip, and repair and then they'll tell you the normal range of prices for it..."
Va Va Vroom, RepairPal Car CareDaily 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."
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."
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 costs 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."
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 maintenanceThe 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 ConsumersFOXBusiness - 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 ExpensesForbes 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."
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 repairsWGN-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 RadioTom 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 FreeMotherProof - Courtney Messenbaugh - June 24, 2008
"I, for one, am a gal who’s glad to have this Pal on the scene."
Thrillist : RepairPalThrillist - 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 RepairpalThe 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 insiderThe 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 ShoulderHartford 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 CarTechCrunch - 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 MechanicLifeHacker - 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 OffCNET 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 RideWired’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 LaunchesThe 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 costs 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 SitePC 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 RivalryVentureBeat.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: RepairPalGeekSugar - 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."
Press Releases:
RepairPal Raises $4 Million Series A Financing
December 16, 2009
RepairPal and AOL Autos Launch Partnership
November 12, 2009
RepairPal Launches Only Online Scheduled Maintenance Pricing Estimator for Top 40 Car Makes
October 7, 2009
RepairPal Partners with Bosch Service Centers for Top Quality Automotive Repair
August 27, 2009
ASA Announces Benefit Agreement with RepairPal
August 18, 2009
RepairPal Partners With Automotive Service Councils Of California
July 14, 2009
RepairPal and Belo Interactive Corp. Announce Content Distribution Partnership
May 27, 2009
RepairPal Partners With Cars.com to Provide Auto Repair Content
May 5, 2009
RepairPal Announces Partnership With AutoNation to Deliver Service Appointments
April 7, 2009
RepairPal and Gabriels Technology Announce Content Distribution Partnership
March 26, 2009
RepairPal and AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah Announce Partnership
March 3, 2009
RepairPal Launches Free iPhone App: Gives Users Accurate Auto Repair Estimates and Roadside Assistance Anytime, Anywhere
January 22, 2009
RepairPal Listed Among LAPTOP’s Top 50 Web Tools of 2008 & Awarded Runner-up for This Year’s Emerging Technology Award
December 9, 2008
RepairPal Announces Appointment of Automotive Hall of Fame Inductee Mort Schwartz to Advisory Board
November 11, 2008
RepairPal’s New Service Brings Auto Repair into the 21st Century
June 12, 2008