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Free Car Repair Estimate in 30 Seconds

Upload a photo of your car damage and get a free repair estimate in about 30 seconds. How it works is below.

Free · No account needed · Independent of any insurer

Free means free. No account, no credit card, no obligation to use any shop. Otto is paid by the shops and partners you choose to work with, never by you.

1,400+Drivers a month
~30 secPer estimate
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The short answer
  • What it costs: nothing. No account or card needed.
  • What you get: a repair price range in about 30 seconds, priced from real shop labor rates, hours and parts.
  • What it covers: body damage: dents, scratches, bumpers, paint and body panels.
  • What happens next: where Otto has a partner shop nearby, we connect you with it. Otherwise the estimate is yours to take anywhere.
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How it works

  1. Snap a photo. Take or upload a photo of the damage. Up to four photos gives a better read.
  2. Get your estimate. The AI identifies each damaged panel and prices the repair from real labor rates in your area, plus parts and materials.
  3. Choose what's next. Keep the estimate for your own planning, use it with your insurer, or get connected with a vetted shop where Otto has one nearby.
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Why is Otto free?

Otto is paid by the shops and partners you choose to work with, after you choose them. You're never charged for the estimate, never pressured toward a particular shop, and the estimate is yours to take anywhere.

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What you can estimate

Collision damage

Dents and body panel damage from accidents.

Bumpers

Cracks, scuffs, and repair-or-replace calls.

Paint

Scratches, chips, paint transfer and refinishing.

Needs a shop

Frame, mechanical and glass damage need an in-person inspection.

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After your estimate

In Southern California

You'll see the Otto partner shop closest to you, by name. Call them straight from your estimate, or ask them to call you. Every partner helps with the insurance claim, works with any insurer, tows your car in and offers rental discounts. See all our shops.

Everywhere else

Your estimate is yours to take to any shop or use with your insurer. If the repair isn't worth it, or you were hurt, Otto shows you options for that too, with no obligation.

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Common questions

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. Those hours and rates come from real shop estimates, and we calibrate the price ranges against what shops actually charged. A photo can't show 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 partner shop nearby, we'll also connect you with it, usually within a business day. There's no obligation and no account to create.
Is Otto really free?
Yes. Otto is 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?
Auto body damage: dents, scratches, bumper damage, paint damage and collision damage to body panels. Frame, mechanical and glass damage need an in-person inspection.
Do I have to use one of Otto's partner shops?
No. You're free to take your estimate to any shop you choose or use it with your 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.
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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