Car damage estimate from photos
Upload photos of the damage and AI turns them into a realistic repair cost range in seconds — before you ever call a body shop.
AI scan complete 2 photos analyzedEstimated repair cost
$2,450 – $3,200
Why CarDamageScan.ai
What your car damage estimate includes
A fast, trustworthy first look at your auto body repair costs — before the shop visit.
Instant repair estimate
No appointments and no waiting for a shop callback. Upload photos of the damage and get your car repair estimate online in under a minute — anytime, from any device.
Vehicle damage assessment
The analysis pinpoints damaged parts — bumper, fender, doors, headlights, body panels — and grades how severe each hit is. Regular phone photos are enough; no special equipment needed.
Secure & private
Your photos are used only to assess the damage on your car. They're stored securely, tied to your account, and never shared or sold.
Repair cost estimate
You get a realistic collision repair cost range built on typical labor and parts prices in your region — a number you can sanity-check against any body shop estimate.
How it works
Three steps to your repair estimate
From photos of the damage to a repair cost range — in under a minute.
- 01
Upload photos
Take a few clear photos of the damaged areas — bumper, fender, door, wherever the hit is — from different angles, and upload them right in the browser.
Upload Photos - 02
Damage detection
The system inspects your photos, finds the damaged parts, and grades the severity of each — the same first pass an estimator makes during a vehicle damage assessment.
- 03
Repair cost range
In seconds you get a repair cost range with a confidence score — a realistic starting point before you ask a shop for an auto body repair estimate.
Pricing
Pay per analysis — no subscription
Buy credits once — each credit runs one full repair cost estimate.
1 credit
Try a single estimate
$5
- 1 credit = 1 full analysis
- Instant repair cost range
- Damage severity & confidence
3 credits
Best for a quick check
$10
- 1 credit = 1 full analysis
- Instant repair cost range
- Damage severity & confidence
10 credits
Best value for multiple cars
$20
- 1 credit = 1 full analysis
- Instant repair cost range
- Damage severity & confidence
About your estimate
How your repair cost estimate is calculated
Here's what actually happens between uploading your photos and seeing a number — and how to read the result the way an appraiser would.
From photos to a damage report
When you upload photos, the AI first checks that they actually show a vehicle, then locates the damaged areas, identifies the affected parts, and grades how severe each hit is. That damage report is matched against typical labor and part costs for your region to produce a repair cost estimate from photos — usually in under a minute, without a visit to a body shop.
What damage it recognizes
The analysis covers the damage you can see in a photo: dents, scratches and scuffs, cracked or broken bumpers, damaged fenders, doors, hoods and body panels, and broken lights, mirrors or glass. Clear, well-lit photos from a few angles give the damage assessment the most to work with — the more of the damage you capture, the more complete the estimate.
Why you get a range, not a fixed price
Two shops rarely charge the same for the same repair, and a photo can't show everything — hidden damage behind a bumper, sensor calibration, or paint blending only surface during teardown. That's why your car damage estimate is a realistic cost range with a confidence score, not a single number. The final invoice depends on the shop, the choice of parts, and what the inspection uncovers.
What the estimate is — and isn't
CarDamageScan.ai gives you a fast, independent first opinion: useful before you call a shop, accept an offer, or decide whether a claim is worth filing. It is not a substitute for a professional appraisal — it can't detect structural or internal damage from photos and doesn't decide total-loss cases. For insurance or legal purposes, a certified inspection is always the final word.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How accurate are the estimates?
Photo estimates are reliable for visible damage — dents, scratches, cracked bumpers, broken lights. What they can't see is hidden or structural damage behind the panels, which is why the result is a first approximation with a range, and a shop inspection is still the final word.
What photos should I upload?
Clear, well-lit photos of the damaged areas from a few angles. The more of the damage you capture, the better the estimate.
Is my data secure?
Yes. Your photos are processed securely, tied to your account, and never shared or sold.
How much does it cost?
There's no subscription. You buy credits once (from $5) and each credit runs one full analysis — see Pricing above.
How much does bumper, dent or scratch repair cost?
It varies more than most people expect: a small dent or scratch can be a quick, inexpensive fix, while a bumper replacement with sensors or a full repaint costs many times more. That's exactly what the estimate is for — upload photos and get a cost range for your specific damage and your region instead of a generic average.
Do I need an account?
You can upload and preview without an account. You sign in to save your results and run a full analysis.
Which vehicles does it support?
Any passenger car, SUV, crossover, pickup or van — the analysis works from what's visible in the photo, so it isn't limited to specific makes or model years. Motorcycles, trucks and specialized vehicles aren't officially supported yet, and results for them may be less reliable.
Can I use it for an insurance claim?
Use it as a first estimate: it helps you decide whether a claim is worth filing and gives you an independent number before you talk to an adjuster. Insurers decide based on their own certified inspection, and the AI can't judge structural damage or declare a total loss from photos.
Should I file an insurance claim or pay out of pocket?
Compare the estimate to your deductible: if the repair cost is close to it, paying out of pocket may save you a premium increase. Getting a repair cost estimate before filing a claim gives you a real number to make that call — though the final decision always depends on your policy.
How does my location affect the estimate?
Labor rates and parts prices differ a lot between markets, so the same dent can cost very differently to fix. The estimate uses typical repair pricing for your selected region, so the range stays realistic for where you'd actually repair the car.
What happens after I upload photos?
You instantly get a free preview of what the AI detected. A full analysis then shows the affected parts, damage severity, a repair cost range and a confidence score — saved to your account on the site, so you can come back to it anytime.