When a shop hands you a $1,500+ estimate, it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s “extra.”

As a Master Technician, I’ve seen:

• Completely honest shops 👍

• Shops that over-recommend “just in case”

• And some that flat-out take advantage of people

AutoBrain AI was built to give you clarity and leverage. I’ll review the shop’s quote with real mechanic eyes and tell you:

• What’s truly necessary

• What can wait

• If the price is in a normal range

• What questions to ask before agreeing

How It Works

1. Upload your repair estimate
Take a clear photo or upload a PDF of the shop’s written estimate. Include any notes, texts, or diagnostics they gave you.

2. Tell me what’s going on
Share your vehicle info (year/make/model), current mileage, symptoms, and anything the shop told you. You can also upload photos or videos of the issue if you have them.

3. I review it like a real dealership mechanic would
I’ll go line-by-line through the estimate using real-world shop experience and current labor/parts expectations.

4. You get a clear, honest breakdown

You’ll receive:

• A simple explanation of what each line item means

• What must be done for safety/reliability

• What might be overkill or upsell

• Whether the pricing looks fair, high, or a red flag

• Specific questions you can ask the shop
  
  

5. You decide with confidence
You can:

• Approve the work with peace of mind

• Decline certain add-ons

• Get quotes from other shops using my breakdown

What You’ll Get

With every second-opinion review, you receive:

• ✅ Honest mechanic review from a Master Technician

• ✅ Plain-language explanation of the entire estimate

• ✅ Necessary vs. optional items clearly separated

• ✅ Fair price check (is the total in a normal range?)

• ✅ Suggested questions to ask your shop

• ✅ My overall verdict: Fair, padded, or 🚩 concerning

You’re not just paying for information—you’re paying for leverage in the conversation with the shop.

Flat-fee peace of mind

For a small flat fee of $49.99, you’ll get a full mechanic-level review of your estimate—without the upsell, pressure, or shop bias.

No hidden charges. No recurring fees. Just a straight second opinion from someone on your side.

Note: All guidance is based on the information, documents, and media you provide. I don’t physically inspect your vehicle, so my review should be used as an informed second opinion—not a replacement for in-person diagnostics or safety inspections. 

Q: Can you guarantee the shop is wrong or right?
A: No one can guarantee that without seeing the car in person. What I can do is tell you if the estimate looks typical, padded, or concerning based on real-world experience, and help you ask the right questions.

Q: What if the estimate looks fair?
A: Then I’ll tell you exactly that. Sometimes shops are completely reasonable—and knowing that helps you feel confident saying yes.

Q: How fast will I get my review?
A: Typical turnaround is 4–24 hours, depending on how complex the estimate is and how many cases are in the queue.

Q: Can you talk directly to the shop?
A: In most cases, I’ll give you the questions and talking points so you stay in control of the conversation. If you’d like more hands-on help, we can discuss that as an add-on.