Automotive Estimate Second Opinions

Don't hand over $1,200 until someone's in your corner.

You got a repair quote you don't understand. We review it for you — in plain English, within 24 hours — so you know exactly where you stand before you authorize anything.

24-hour report turnaround
20 years of auto tech expertise
Remote — works from anywhere
Plain-English written reports
Secure payments

Shops speak mechanic. You deserve a translator.

Repair shops hand you a quote with parts, labor codes, and numbers that mean nothing if you don't know cars. Most people just pay it — or get a second physical opinion that costs time they don't have. Heardworx gives you a real expert review, delivered to your inbox, before you hand over a dollar.

Is the repair actually necessary?

We tell you what the estimate actually means, whether the work is legitimate, and what's optional vs. urgent.

Are the prices fair?

We look at parts, labor rates, and whether the quote is in line with what the work actually costs in your market.

What should you actually do?

Every report ends with a clear recommendation — approve it, negotiate it, get a second physical opinion, or walk away.

Three steps. Under three minutes.

No phone calls, no waiting rooms, no appointments. Order from your phone and get your answer in 24 hours.

01
Submit your estimate or OBD code

Upload a photo of your repair estimate or a screenshot of your OBD scan results. Takes 30 seconds.

02
We review it

Our advisor reviews your submission with 20 years of hands-on experience behind every line item.

03
You get your report

A plain-English written report lands in your inbox within 24 hours — with a clear recommendation on what to do next.

Straightforward pricing. No surprises.

Remote advisory reports start at $35. Priced low on purpose — because the alternative is handing over hundreds you didn't need to spend.

Repair Estimate Audit
$45
Written report · 24-hour delivery

Got a quote from a shop? We break it down line by line — parts, labor, markups — and tell you exactly what it means and whether it's fair.

  • Full line-item review of your estimate
  • Fair market price assessment
  • Clear approve / negotiate / decline recommendation
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OBD Code Interpretation
$35
Written report · 24-hour delivery

Dashboard light on? We explain exactly what your OBD diagnostic codes mean, how serious they are, and what to do next.

  • Plain-English code explanation
  • Urgency assessment (fix now vs. monitor)
  • What questions to ask your shop
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Need an in-person inspection?

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Need expert eyes on the vehicle directly?

Hands-on inspections at our O'Hare area shop, or we come to you. Book straight to our calendar — no phone tag, no back-and-forth.

Come to Me — Visual Inspection
$100
At our shop · O'Hare area · By appointment

Bring your vehicle to us. We do a hands-on visual inspection and give you a verbal assessment of the vehicle's condition and any outstanding concerns.

  • Visual walk-around and underhood inspection
  • Verbal assessment of condition
  • Consultation on any outstanding concerns
  • Fee credited toward repair work over $200
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Come to Me — Inspection + Written Report
$125
At our shop · O'Hare area · By appointment

Everything in the visual inspection, plus a written advisory report delivered to your email — ideal for pre-purchase inspections or major repair decisions.

  • Full hands-on inspection at our shop
  • Written advisory report delivered by email
  • Ideal for pre-purchase inspections
  • Fee credited toward repair work over $200
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On-Site Inspection
Custom
We come to you · Non-running vehicles · Priced by scope

For vehicles that can't be driven — we come to your location. Pricing is based on distance and scope of inspection. Contact us for a quote before booking.

  • We travel to your vehicle's location
  • Ideal for non-running or immobile vehicles
  • Pre-purchase inspections at a seller's location
  • Priced by distance and scope
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20 years of hands-on automotive experience. On your side.

Heardworx is run by a working mechanic based in Chicago with two decades in the industry. Not an algorithm. Not a chatbot. A real person who has seen every upsell, every unnecessary repair, and every overcharged labor line — and knows how to spot them.

The name says it all: heard + hardworks. Someone finally heard you. And the expertise behind every report is hard-earned.

About Heardworx
20
Years Experience
24hr
Report Delivery
$35
Starting Price
100%
Remote Delivery

"Our reports are written by our advisor and formatted with AI tools for clarity and consistency."

Answers before you ask.

Most questions are answered below. If yours isn't, get in touch.

Full FAQ

Google gives you general information. Heardworx reviews your specific estimate or codes — the exact parts, the exact labor hours, the exact dollar amounts — and gives you a specific opinion on whether it's legitimate and fair. That's a different thing entirely.

You'll get an email confirmation right after payment. Your written report is delivered to your inbox within 24 hours. No login required — just check your email.

Reply directly to your report email. We'll answer follow-up questions on the same order. For a more in-depth conversation, consider booking a live video consultation.