Free Vehicle Damage Calculator
Upload a photo of your car damage and get an instant repair cost estimate — free, fast, and powered by AI.
How the Vehicle Damage Calculator Works
Otto's vehicle damage calculator uses AI trained on thousands of real collision repair invoices to estimate your repair cost from a single photo. Upload an image of your dent, scratch, bumper damage, or collision damage, and get a free car body repair estimate in under 30 seconds.
Unlike generic car repair cost calculators that ask you to guess at parts and labor, Otto's estimator analyzes the actual damage in your photo — identifying the affected panels, estimating paint and body work, and factoring in current auto body shop rates in your area. It's the fastest way to get a car damage photo estimate without visiting a shop.
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Trusted by drivers across California
"Saved me from driving to 5 different shops. Got multiple estimates in one place and finally knew I was paying a fair price."
— Sarah M., Downey
"Comparing quotes side-by-side made me confident I was getting a good deal and wasn't overpaying."
— James T., Northridge
"Instead of spending my Saturday driving around, I got 3 quotes while sitting on my couch. And on top of that, I saved money."
— Maria R., Silver Lake
What This Calculator Covers
Otto's calculator provides free estimates for all common types of auto body damage: fender dents and dings, bumper scuffs and cracks, paint scratches and key marks, side panel and door damage, rear-end and front-end collision damage, and hail damage. For complex repairs involving frame damage or mechanical issues, our AI will flag that an in-person inspection is recommended.
Whether you're looking for a collision repair estimate after an accident or just want to know what a parking lot dent will cost to fix, this calculator gives you the information you need before visiting a body shop. For a full breakdown of what repairs typically cost, see our guide to car damage repair costs.
Calculator vs. Body Shop Visit
A typical body shop estimate requires driving to the shop, waiting for an inspection, and hoping the quote is fair. Otto's free auto body repair estimate gives you a reliable price range in seconds — so you walk in informed, not guessing. Use it to get an instant baseline, then let Otto connect you with verified local auto body shops for real quotes. You'll know what your repair should cost before you ever step foot in a shop.
How Otto Works
Snap a photo
Take or upload a photo of your car damage — dents, scratches, collision damage, or any auto body damage.
Get an instant AI estimate
Our AI analyzes your photo and delivers a free auto body repair estimate in seconds — no phone calls, no driving to body shops.
Receive quotes from nearby shops
Get verified collision repair estimates from nearby auto body shops and compare prices — all from one place.