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Pricing

Upfront Car Repair Pricing, No Surprises

No subscription fees. No sign-up fees. Every charge is disclosed upfront before you confirm — so the price you approve is the price you pay.

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Example quoteBrake pad replacement
Base service price$200.00
CarPot customer fee (2.9% + $0.30)$6.10
Sales tax (MA 6.25%)$12.50
You pay$218.60

The customer fee is Stripe's processing cost, passed through in full — CarPot keeps none of it.

No subscription fees
No sign-up fees
Pay only when the job is done

Where the Customer Price Goes

When a customer requests a service on CarPot, the total amount they pay may include:

  • Base service price
  • CarPot customer fee (2.9% + $0.30)Note: The customer fee covers Stripe's payment processing cost only — CarPot does not retain this amount.
  • Sales tax (as required by the state)
  • Labor or service-related fees (when required by local or state regulations)

Two Fees. That's the Whole List.

2.9% + $0.30

from the customer

Pass-through only

Covers Stripe's payment processing cost in full. No markup, no hidden fees — CarPot does not retain any portion of this charge.

5%

from the mechanic

The only fee CarPot keeps

Supports servers, customer support, payment security, and fraud prevention. Mechanics keep the full price they set, minus this one fee.

What Mechanics Earn

Mechanics keep the full service price they set. CarPot only deducts the standard mechanic fee—no hidden percentages. Most of each payment goes directly to the mechanic.

Taxes and Other Fees

Depending on local regulations, customers may also see charges such as:

01

Sales tax

02

Mandatory labor or service fees

03

Environmental or disposal fees (for certain service categories)

How Mechanics Get Paid

01

Job completed

Customer confirms the work is done to their satisfaction.

02

Escrow holds payment

Funds stay protected in escrow for 5 days after completion.

03

Payout released

The full amount lands in the mechanic's account. First payout only: a one-time 7-day Stripe hold.

Quote and Invoice Details

CarPot customers receive a quote before the service and a full invoice once the work is completed. Both documents provide a clear breakdown of all fees, including the customer fee, mechanic fee, and any applicable taxes or surcharges. Customers and mechanics always know exactly what was charged, how it was split, and why.

The Bottom Line

Our goal is to keep fees simple, transparent, and fair so mechanics earn what they set and customers know exactly what they're paying for.

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Post your car problem, compare upfront quotes from trusted local pros, and pay securely through escrow.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction to process card payments. This fee is passed directly to the customer and covers payment processing only — CarPot keeps none of it.
Sales tax is calculated based on your state and local regulations. CarPot passes it through without taking any portion.
CarPot reviews the dispute internally and determines the refund amount on a case-by-case basis.
Payouts are processed 5 days after a service is marked complete. CarPot holds the payment in escrow during this period.
Stripe applies a 7-day hold on the first payout for all new accounts. This happens once only — all subsequent payouts follow the normal 5-day schedule.
The 5% fee is applied to the full subtotal including labor and parts. This is CarPot's platform fee and supports operations, customer support, and ongoing development.
No. CarPot is free to join for both customers and mechanics with no monthly or subscription fees.
It depends on the job, the parts, and your area — which is why CarPot doesn't show estimates, only real quotes. Post your car problem and nearby mechanics respond with upfront, all-in prices you can compare before you book.
Most mechanics on CarPot quote a flat, all-in price per job rather than an hourly rate, so there's no clock running while they work. And because mobile pros don't carry garage overhead, their quotes are often lower than shop rates for the same work.
Averages can be misleading — the same repair can vary by hundreds of dollars depending on your vehicle, parts, and location. Instead of relying on an average, CarPot shows you exact quotes from local pros for your specific car and problem.
Post an oil change request on CarPot with your vehicle details, and nearby mechanics send upfront quotes that include oil type, filter, and labor. Compare them side by side and pick the one that fits.
Describe the symptoms (squealing, grinding, a soft pedal) or request a brake inspection on CarPot. Local mechanics reply with itemized quotes covering pads, rotors, and labor — real prices for your car, not a generic estimate.