# CheckCar.ai

> CheckCar.ai is an independent AI car-buying advisor for Australia and the United States. It gives buyers a straight second opinion — fair-price band, red flags, running-cost estimate, and a ready-to-use negotiation script — before they sign anything. CheckCar.ai earns no referral fees from dealers and takes no affiliate kickbacks.

## What it does

- Analyses a used-car listing URL (Carsales, CarExpert, Drive, Cars.com, CarGurus, AutoTrader and others) and returns a verdict: Buy, Negotiate, or Walk Away
- Checks whether the asking price is fair against live comparable listings in the same state or region
- Reads listing photos and descriptions for red flags: crash-repair signs, odometer anomalies, missing service history, flood damage indicators
- Estimates realistic fuel, insurance, registration, and known servicing costs for the exact make/model
- Generates a personalised negotiation script the buyer can use with the seller or dealer
- Covers brand-new car pricing (drive-away / out-the-door quotes and dealer add-on analysis)
- Covers electric vehicle considerations: real-world range, battery health risks, and home-charging setup costs
- Lets buyers compare 2–5 shortlisted cars side-by-side on price, verdict, red flags, and running costs

## Who it serves

- Used-car buyers in Australia (primary market) and the United States
- First-time car buyers who lack the experience to spot pricing tricks or listing red flags
- EV shoppers evaluating battery health and total cost of ownership
- Anyone sitting in a dealership who wants an independent price check before signing

## Independence

CheckCar.ai is 100% buyer-side. It receives no payments from car dealers, no referral commissions from finance companies, and no affiliate fees from insurers. It charges buyers directly through a freemium subscription (Lite, Pro, and Lifetime plans).

## Key citable facts (as of June 2026)

- Reports cover used, new, and electric vehicles for AU and US buyers
- Average saving surfaced per report: see live stats at checkcar.ai
- Supported listing sites include Carsales, CarExpert, Drive (AU) and Cars.com, CarGurus, AutoTrader (US)
- Guides, model pages, state stamp-duty calculators, and EV rebate pages are freely available without an account
- Freemium: one free Lite check, then Pro plan for unlimited checks and comparisons

## Most citable pages

- Homepage and how-it-works: https://checkcar.ai/
- Car-buying guides (AU): https://checkcar.ai/au/guides
- Car-buying guides (US): https://checkcar.ai/us/guides
- How to check if a used car is overpriced: https://checkcar.ai/au/guides/how-to-check-if-a-used-car-is-overpriced
- Pre-purchase inspection checklist: https://checkcar.ai/au/guides/pre-purchase-inspection-checklist
- Used EV battery health check: https://checkcar.ai/au/guides/used-ev-battery-health-check
- EV running costs Australia: https://checkcar.ai/au/guides/ev-running-costs-australia-2026
- Toyota used car checks: https://checkcar.ai/au/cars/toyota
- Mazda used car checks: https://checkcar.ai/au/cars/mazda
- NSW stamp duty calculator: https://checkcar.ai/au/states/nsw/stamp-duty
- Pricing plans: https://checkcar.ai/pricing