AutoAssist is free to try, and it stays free for the basics. If you want more estimates, sharper detail, and extra tools like photo estimates and phone help, there is a Premium plan. This guide breaks down every option in plain words, so you know exactly what you get and what it costs.
The Quick Version
- Free: Get a repair estimate with a realistic price range. Try it with no account, or sign in for more estimates each month.
- One-time unlock ($4.99): Pay once to see the full detailed breakdown of a single estimate. No subscription.
- Premium ($7.99/month or $59.99/year): Up to 100 estimates a month, full detail every time, plus photo estimates, license plate lookup, and Car Genius phone help. Starts with a 7-day free trial.
Free Plan
The free plan is built so anyone can get a useful answer in about a minute, no credit card and no account needed.
Without an account (guest)
- 1 free estimate to try it out.
- You see a rough price range for the repair (a low-to-high ballpark), not the full line-by-line breakdown.
With a free account (signed in)
- Up to 5 estimates every month.
- Save 1 vehicle to your garage so you do not have to re-enter it.
- Still shows the rough price range. For the full detail on any single estimate, you can use the one-time unlock below.
One-Time Report Unlock ($4.99)
Not ready for a subscription but want the full detail on one repair? You can unlock a single estimate for $4.99, paid one time. That turns the rough range into the complete breakdown for that one report: the specific parts, the labor, and the real numbers. It is a one-off purchase, not a recurring charge.
Premium Plan
Premium is the all-access plan for people who use their car estimates a lot or want every tool unlocked.
Price
- $7.99 per month, or
- $59.99 per year (cheaper over a full year), and
- a 7-day free trial so you can try everything first and pay nothing for the first week.
What you get
- Up to 100 estimates every month, more than 3 every single day.
- The full detailed breakdown on every estimate, automatically. No need to unlock reports one by one.
- Photo estimates: snap a picture of the problem and get an estimate from the image (up to 50 per month).
- License plate lookup: find your exact vehicle from your plate (up to 5 lookups per month).
- Car Genius phone help: talk through your repair over the phone.
- Unlimited garage: save as many vehicles as you want.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Free (guest) | Free account | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI repair estimates | 1 total | 5 per month | Up to 100 per month |
| Price detail | Rough range | Rough range | Full breakdown |
| Unlock one full report | $4.99 each | $4.99 each | Included |
| Photo estimate | No | No | Yes |
| License plate lookup | No | No | 5 per month |
| Car Genius phone help | No | No | Yes |
| Save cars to garage | No | 1 car | Unlimited |
| Price | Free | Free | $7.99/mo or $59.99/yr |
Premium starts with a 7-day free trial. You can cancel anytime.
Which Plan Is Right for You?
- Just checking one repair? Use the free estimate. If you want the full detail on that one job, unlock it for $4.99.
- Own a car and check prices now and then? A free account and 5 estimates a month covers most drivers.
- Multiple cars, frequent repairs, or you want photo and phone help? Premium pays for itself fast, and the first week is free.
Common Questions
Is there really a free option?
Yes. You can get an estimate with no account and no payment. A free account gives you more estimates each month.
What does the $4.99 unlock cover?
It unlocks the full detailed breakdown for one estimate. It is a single one-time charge, not a subscription.
Can I cancel Premium?
Yes. You can cancel anytime, and the 7-day free trial lets you try everything before you are charged.
What is the difference between the rough range and the full breakdown?
The rough range is a quick low-to-high ballpark. The full breakdown shows the specific parts, labor, and detailed pricing so you know exactly what should be on the bill.