Pricing
Carman costs nothing to download, nothing to browse, and nothing to get quotes. You only pay when you choose a mechanic and confirm the price — and you see every number before that happens.
Free to download
Carman is free for drivers on iPhone and Android. Add money to your in-app wallet whenever you like, and orders are paid straight from your balance. You only pay when you choose a mechanic — and you see every number before that happens.
For drivers
Every quote on Carman shows the mechanic's price and the platform's service fee as separate lines. No membership, no hidden charges, no negotiation games.
VIN lookup, photo issue reporting, diagnosis estimates, mechanic quotes and in-app chat are all completely free. Browse as many quotes as you need.
Top up your Carman wallet with any amount — presets from $25 or a custom figure. When you book, the exact quoted amount (quote + service fee) is reserved from your balance so the mechanic can start. Nothing else is ever charged silently.
The reserved amount stays protected in your wallet ledger while work happens. It's only released when you confirm the job is done — cancel beforehand and the full amount returns to your wallet balance.
Cancellations and resolved disputes refund straight to your wallet, ready for your next repair — or withdraw back to your card anytime, arriving in 1–3 business days.
No monthly plan, no premium tier required to see quotes, no paywall on diagnosis. Carman stays free to use — the platform only earns when a real repair happens.
Multiple mechanics quote the same job. You pick based on price, rating and distance — competition keeps repair costs fair in your area.
Every quote shows the mechanic's price and the Carman service fee as separate lines before you confirm. What you approve is exactly what leaves your wallet.
For mechanics
Carman makes money when mechanics earn — not before. No lead fees, no bidding costs, no monthly subscription to receive job requests.
You keep 85%
The platform retains a 15% commission on completed jobs. You set your own quote price, so you decide what you earn per hour and per repair.
Released to you as soon as the driver confirms the work.
Covers payment processing, dispute handling and job matching.
Free registration, free broadcasts — you never pay for leads.
Pricing FAQ
Yes. Downloading the app, running VIN lookups, submitting issues, receiving quotes and chatting with mechanics costs nothing. Money only leaves your account when you top up your wallet, and only the exact quoted amount is reserved when you book — with the service fee always shown as a separate line before you approve.
Top up any amount ($25 presets or custom, up to the per-transaction limit). When you choose a mechanic, the exact total — quote plus service fee — is reserved from your balance, which is what allows the mechanic to start. After you confirm the work, the reserved amount is released. Cancel or win a dispute and it returns to your wallet; withdraw to your card anytime in 1–3 business days.
No. Registration and receiving job requests are free. Mechanics only pay the standard 15% platform commission on completed jobs — there are no lead fees, no subscription plans and no charges for quoting work.
Never. Your quote's total — mechanic price plus service fee — is locked before you confirm. Carman adds nothing after the fact, and there is no surge pricing during bad weather or busy periods.
Before you choose a mechanic, everything is free. After booking, the reserved amount is refunded to your wallet balance when you cancel — no fees deducted. If you'd rather have the money back on your card, use Withdraw in the wallet and it arrives in 1–3 business days. Full details in our Refund Policy.
The confirmation screen itemizes your total: mechanic's quote, parts assumptions if any, and the Carman service fee as a separate line. You must approve that exact total to proceed — nothing is charged silently.