Get a Free Car Repair Estimate in 30 Seconds.
Upload a photo of your damage, see your AI estimate, and know your options.
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📸 Upload a photo of your car damage
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🤖 Immediate AI price estimate
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🚗 See your options — no driving around
1,400+Drivers each month
~30 secAI estimate
FreeNo account needed
Skip the Shop Visit
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From Your Couch
No need to take time off work or wait at a body shop. Get your estimate online.
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In 30 Seconds
Our AI gives you a price range instantly — not hours or days later.
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Know the Price First
Walk in knowing what the work should cost — without driving all over town.
How It Works
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Upload Your Photos
Take a picture of the damage from your phone or upload from your computer.
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AI Analyzes the Damage
Our AI identifies each damaged panel and prices the repair from real shop labor rates, hours and parts.
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Get Connected With a Shop
Where Otto has a shop nearby, we connect you with a vetted local body shop that follows up with you directly.
Online Estimates vs. Going to a Shop
| Online with Otto | In-Person at Shop | |
|---|---|---|
| Time required | 30 seconds | 30-60 minutes per shop |
| Driving required | None | Yes, to each shop |
| Number of quotes | Multiple | Usually one per visit |
| Pressure to commit | None | Often yes |
| Cost | Free | Free (but costs your time) |
Online estimates are ideal for cosmetic damage like dents, scratches, and bumper repairs. For major collision damage or mechanical issues, a shop may need to see your car in person — but you can still start with Otto to get a baseline estimate.
Trusted by Thousands
1,400+
Drivers Each Month
~30 sec
AI Estimate
Free
No Account Needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Otto
How accurate are Otto's AI estimates? +
Otto prices your repair the way a body shop does. The AI reads your photo to identify each damaged panel and what it needs — repair, refinish, or replace — then applies real labor hours to current body, paint and structural labor rates for your area, and adds parts and materials on top. Those hours and rates are grounded in real shop estimates rather than a generic lookup table, and we calibrate the price ranges against what shops actually charged. The one thing a photo cannot show is hidden damage behind a bumper cover or panel, so a shop's final number can move once parts come off.
What happens after I get my estimate? +
The estimate is yours to keep and use however you like — for your own planning, for a conversation with your insurer, or to take to any shop. Where Otto has a shop nearby, we will also connect you with a vetted local body shop that can take the job, usually within a business day. There is no obligation and no account to create.
Is Otto really free to use? +
Yes! Otto is completely free for vehicle owners. Otto is paid by the shops and partners you choose to work with, never by you. There are no hidden fees or obligations.
What types of damage can Otto estimate? +
Otto can provide estimates for body damage (dents, scratches, collision repair), windshield repair or replacement, paint damage and touch-ups, and bumper repairs.
Do I have to use one of Otto's recommended shops? +
No, there's no obligation to use any of our partner shops. The estimate we provide is there to help you make a more informed decision. You're free to take it to any shop of your choice or use it for an insurance claim.
How do I know the shops are trustworthy? +
Every partner shop has agreed to help with your insurance claim, work with any insurer, tow your car in and offer rental car discounts. If something goes wrong, reply to any Otto email and we'll follow up with the shop. You can see every partner shop in our SoCal shop directory.
What if the damage is too complex for a photo estimate? +
For complex damage involving mechanical issues, frame damage, or multiple panels, a photo estimate is a starting point only. Where Otto has a shop nearby, we'll still connect you, but the shop will need to see your vehicle to confirm the final price.
Is my information secure? +
Yes. Your photos and personal information are stored securely. We share your contact details with a shop or partner only when you ask us to connect you, for example by submitting a form. Our privacy policy has the details.
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