Comments on: DriverSide Takes The Guesswork Out of Car Repairs http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/ Startup and Technology News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:07:12 -0800 hourly 1 By: DriverSide Raises $5.3 Million To Help Keep Your Car Running Through The Recession | Pinchpennies http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2818301 DriverSide Raises $5.3 Million To Help Keep Your Car Running Through The Recession | Pinchpennies Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:32:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2818301 [...] where DriverSide comes in. The site helps take the guesswork out of car-repairs, offering firm estimates for the cost of parts and labor, along with advice from [...] [...] where DriverSide comes in. The site helps take the guesswork out of car-repairs, offering firm estimates for the cost of parts and labor, along with advice from [...]

]]> By: mocliamg http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2653457 mocliamg Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:44:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2653457 The site's like this will not generally bring enough traffic to be an attractive proposition. Consumers know and trust someone locally who is "their mechanic" and a web site like this only serves to confuse the consumer about a very technical product with many variables they will not be able to understand, if not misinformed as others here have shown, then unfairly dissillusioned. It's a shame to use the word Rip Off and car repair making assumptions about an industry that is filled with honest hard working people. I have had money taken from me by bank fees for contracts never delivered, insurance companies for annual audit reviews that pop up after cancellation, and construction companies etc. that far exceed what any mechanic will ever charge you in a lifetime of auto repair, your time is worth too much to worry about a few hundred bucks for a car repair - all you have to do is say "show me what's going on and explain it to me in real terms" and that's how you get a fair job. Price is not an issue for skilled technical work - it's the work that counts. $5mil start up costs - I hope the investors can get as much out of it as the consumers who use it - nothing. The site’s like this will not generally bring enough traffic to be an attractive proposition. Consumers know and trust someone locally who is “their mechanic” and a web site like this only serves to confuse the consumer about a very technical product with many variables they will not be able to understand, if not misinformed as others here have shown, then unfairly dissillusioned.
It’s a shame to use the word Rip Off and car repair making assumptions about an industry that is filled with honest hard working people. I have had money taken from me by bank fees for contracts never delivered, insurance companies for annual audit reviews that pop up after cancellation, and construction companies etc. that far exceed what any mechanic will ever charge you in a lifetime of auto repair, your time is worth too much to worry about a few hundred bucks for a car repair – all you have to do is say “show me what’s going on and explain it to me in real terms” and that’s how you get a fair job. Price is not an issue for skilled technical work – it’s the work that counts. $5mil start up costs – I hope the investors can get as much out of it as the consumers who use it – nothing.

]]> By: The Far Edge » Blog Archive » DriverSide Raises $5.3 Million To Help Keep Your Car Running Through The Recession http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2653181 The Far Edge » Blog Archive » DriverSide Raises $5.3 Million To Help Keep Your Car Running Through The Recession Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:01:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2653181 [...] where DriverSide comes in. The site helps take the guesswork out of car-repairs, offering firm estimates for the cost of parts and labor, along with advice from [...] [...] where DriverSide comes in. The site helps take the guesswork out of car-repairs, offering firm estimates for the cost of parts and labor, along with advice from [...]

]]> By: Craigs Coupon » DriverSide Raises $5.3 Million To Help Keep Your Car Running Through The Recession http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2652587 Craigs Coupon » DriverSide Raises $5.3 Million To Help Keep Your Car Running Through The Recession Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:40:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2652587 [...] where DriverSide comes in. The site helps take the guesswork out of car-repairs, offering firm estimates for the cost of parts and labor, along with advice from [...] [...] where DriverSide comes in. The site helps take the guesswork out of car-repairs, offering firm estimates for the cost of parts and labor, along with advice from [...]

]]> By: DriverSide Raises $5.3 Million To Help Keep Your Car Running Through The Recession http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2652396 DriverSide Raises $5.3 Million To Help Keep Your Car Running Through The Recession Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:03:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2652396 [...] where DriverSide comes in. The site helps take the guesswork out of car-repairs, offering firm estimates for the cost of parts and labor, along with advice from [...] [...] where DriverSide comes in. The site helps take the guesswork out of car-repairs, offering firm estimates for the cost of parts and labor, along with advice from [...]

]]> By: RepairPal, It’s Like Google Health for Your Car : New Web 2.0 Magazine http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2372877 RepairPal, It’s Like Google Health for Your Car : New Web 2.0 Magazine Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:27:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2372877 [...] success will be the accuracy of its price estimates. Other sites, like Driverside, which we recently reviewed, also offer repair estimates. But int his case, whoever has the best data will win. DriverSide [...] [...] success will be the accuracy of its price estimates. Other sites, like Driverside, which we recently reviewed, also offer repair estimates. But int his case, whoever has the best data will win. DriverSide [...]

]]> By: Dom http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2372307 Dom Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:36:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2372307 A rip off or AutoInq? Really? Give me a break. I guess you could argue that the green is the similar... Other than that, what exactly is a rip off? Icons? There's nothing really unique about using ICONS to represent information or content is there? Photography? of PEOPLE? Never seen THAT on another site. And how many colors can you use really... Would anyone trust it if the site was in pink? Oh...blue! YEah BLUES! That's unique and different! Maybe they should have made the site blue! Clip art? Are you sure? And if so, then so what? (they look pretty cool to me)... Are you really going to avoid using a site based on its use (or non-use) of stock elements? Surf much? Stock photos and art are EVERYWHERE (and I'll bet that photographers and illustrators are better off for it in general). Jeez people. Relax a bit. Its just a site that's trying to do something for car owners. Thats all. It doesnt seem to be biased or sponsored or brought to you by anybody. Looks to me like it could be of some value - if people can get past their own critique. A rip off or AutoInq? Really? Give me a break.

I guess you could argue that the green is the similar… Other than that, what exactly is a rip off? Icons? There’s nothing really unique about using ICONS to represent information or content is there? Photography? of PEOPLE? Never seen THAT on another site. And how many colors can you use really… Would anyone trust it if the site was in pink? Oh…blue! YEah BLUES! That’s unique and different! Maybe they should have made the site blue!

Clip art? Are you sure? And if so, then so what? (they look pretty cool to me)… Are you really going to avoid using a site based on its use (or non-use) of stock elements? Surf much? Stock photos and art are EVERYWHERE (and I’ll bet that photographers and illustrators are better off for it in general).

Jeez people. Relax a bit. Its just a site that’s trying to do something for car owners. Thats all. It doesnt seem to be biased or sponsored or brought to you by anybody. Looks to me like it could be of some value – if people can get past their own critique.

]]> By: RepairPal, It’s Like Google Health for Your Car http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2371192 RepairPal, It’s Like Google Health for Your Car Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:30:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2371192 [...] success will be the accuracy of its price estimates. Other sites, like Driverside, which we recently reviewed, also offer repair estimates. But int his case, whoever has the best data will win. DriverSide [...] [...] success will be the accuracy of its price estimates. Other sites, like Driverside, which we recently reviewed, also offer repair estimates. But int his case, whoever has the best data will win. DriverSide [...]

]]> By: Jared http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2352357 Jared Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:14:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2352357 If anyone out there is looking for a site just to manage their car repair records (no social networking or repair price trending), there's always Your Garage Online: http://yourgarageonline.com If anyone out there is looking for a site just to manage their car repair records (no social networking or repair price trending), there’s always Your Garage Online:

http://yourgarageonline.com

]]> By: Eric http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2349506 Eric Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:17:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2349506 I agree about the poor recommendation of boompa -- mainly because the site seems "dead", there hasn't been activity on it in over year. Another alternative to CarDomain and boompa is Motortopia, which is very active. http://www.motortopia.com I agree about the poor recommendation of boompa — mainly because the site seems “dead”, there hasn’t been activity on it in over year.

Another alternative to CarDomain and boompa is Motortopia, which is very active.

http://www.motortopia.com

]]> By: DriverSide Tracks Your Car’s Costs and Repairs [Cars] · TechBlogger http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2347983 DriverSide Tracks Your Car’s Costs and Repairs [Cars] · TechBlogger Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:11:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2347983 [...] If you lack a wise uncle who knows just about everything involving car repairs, DriverSide might be a nice stand-in. The free car management site offers estimates on how much standard repairs and parts for your make and model should cost, based on third-party estimates and your zip code. You can also see what your car would likely sell for at its given mileage and location, based on a database of recent transactions, the Kelley Blue Book, and other sources. And if you’ve lost your owner’s manual, DriverSide has you covered there as well. The site is free to sign up for and use. DriverSide [via TechCrunch] [...] [...] If you lack a wise uncle who knows just about everything involving car repairs, DriverSide might be a nice stand-in. The free car management site offers estimates on how much standard repairs and parts for your make and model should cost, based on third-party estimates and your zip code. You can also see what your car would likely sell for at its given mileage and location, based on a database of recent transactions, the Kelley Blue Book, and other sources. And if you’ve lost your owner’s manual, DriverSide has you covered there as well. The site is free to sign up for and use. DriverSide [via TechCrunch] [...]

]]> By: Sae Sugimoto http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2347693 Sae Sugimoto Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:08:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2347693 seriously? is everyone gonig the apple design route? the design is clean, but the functionality is too much flash, and what's with everything on ONE page thing? site like ecarservices may not look like much, but at least they get me what i want in ONE screen when it comes to estimating for repairs, and i don't have to depend entirely on flash to do stuff for me. driverside should've waited untilthe site's actually working correctly on a bunch of functions that i don't want to even list~ seriously? is everyone gonig the apple design route? the design is clean, but the functionality is too much flash, and what’s with everything on ONE page thing? site like ecarservices may not look like much, but at least they get me what i want in ONE screen when it comes to estimating for repairs, and i don’t have to depend entirely on flash to do stuff for me. driverside should’ve waited untilthe site’s actually working correctly on a bunch of functions that i don’t want to even list~

]]> By: Scott Rafer http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2347593 Scott Rafer Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:33:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2347593 so, zillow or trulia for cars. (Zestimate, anyone?). smart, and the data gets better as more people use it, so cut these guys a break, ok? so, zillow or trulia for cars. (Zestimate, anyone?). smart, and the data gets better as more people use it, so cut these guys a break, ok?

]]> By: Conor http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2347216 Conor Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:58:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2347216 I just checked it out. Looks like it has lots of potential!! It will be great when they get everything running in tip top shape. I just checked it out. Looks like it has lots of potential!! It will be great when they get everything running in tip top shape.

]]> By: Kunal http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2347075 Kunal Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:00:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2347075 Love the interface... its simple... the site is taking a lil long to load but i guesss its coz its in beta n its not optimised... kickass idea.... Love the interface… its simple… the site is taking a lil long to load but i guesss its coz its in beta n its not optimised…

kickass idea….

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » クルマの修理代の見積りまでとれるマイカー専門SNS「DriverSide」 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2346945 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » クルマの修理代の見積りまでとれるマイカー専門SNS「DriverSide」 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:13:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2346945 [...] [原文へ] [...] [...] [原文へ] [...]

]]> By: Jared C. http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2346857 Jared C. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:46:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2346857 I believe http://www.fixya.com takes info from forums and aggregates the info on their site and adds real life experts to solve additional problems for cars and other things. I believe http://www.fixya.com takes info from forums and aggregates the info on their site and adds real life experts to solve additional problems for cars and other things.

]]> By: Dean http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2346834 Dean Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:38:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2346834 I just got an estimate that my 1991 Honda Accord with over 200 000 miles is worth $10 611.00- HAAAAAAAHAHAAAA I just got an estimate that my 1991 Honda Accord with over 200 000 miles is worth $10 611.00- HAAAAAAAHAHAAAA

]]> By: Scott http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2346788 Scott Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:23:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2346788 I just got an estimate of $216 to replace wiper blades. Pass. I just got an estimate of $216 to replace wiper blades.

Pass.

]]> By: Howard http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2346712 Howard Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:42:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2346712 Definitely looks like a hack of www.AutoInq.com, even the logo is eerily similar. Definitely looks like a hack of http://www.AutoInq.com, even the logo is eerily similar.

]]> By: Do you smell what Barack is cookin? http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2346669 Do you smell what Barack is cookin? Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:23:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2346669 I like it, overall. It is BETA, by the way. Easy to get to stuff, and a lot easier to use than the bigger sites out there. I like it, overall. It is BETA, by the way. Easy to get to stuff, and a lot easier to use than the bigger sites out there.

]]> By: Jess http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2346661 Jess Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:21:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2346661 I think it looks pretty good. Yeah, there are a few bugs, but the interface seems really easy to use. Be nice people! It's still in beta and its a good idea considering the current climate. I think it looks pretty good. Yeah, there are a few bugs, but the interface seems really easy to use. Be nice people! It’s still in beta and its a good idea considering the current climate.

]]> By: old school http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2346594 old school Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:54:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2346594 meh! not for primetime and a hard bitch to slap! meh! not for primetime and a hard bitch to slap!

]]> By: KillerStartups.com - Driverside.com - The Ultimate Car Owner’s Site http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2346588 KillerStartups.com - Driverside.com - The Ultimate Car Owner’s Site Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:51:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2346588 <strong>Driverside.com - The Ultimate Car Owner’s Site...</strong> I found your entry interesting do I've added a Trackback to it on my weblog :)... Driverside.com – The Ultimate Car Owner’s Site…

I found your entry interesting do I’ve added a Trackback to it on my weblog :) …

]]> By: Alaska Miller http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/comment-page-1/#comment-2346586 Alaska Miller Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:49:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/03/driverside-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-car-repairs/#comment-2346586 Nothing works. After selecting my car it keeps thinking it's something else. User interface is a nightmare. The driver manual link goes to 1 page PDF page of the index. Overuse of jQuery animation to make everything jump around on the same page like a schizophrenic kid. Looks like an overseas hackjob with no soul. Like someone said: it's just Mint for cars. Shiny but utility is marginal. Nothing works. After selecting my car it keeps thinking it’s something else. User interface is a nightmare. The driver manual link goes to 1 page PDF page of the index. Overuse of jQuery animation to make everything jump around on the same page like a schizophrenic kid. Looks like an overseas hackjob with no soul.

Like someone said: it’s just Mint for cars. Shiny but utility is marginal.

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