# ServiceBuddy

> ServiceBuddy is an AI-powered auto repair quote auditor and cost comparison platform. Upload your mechanic's bill and our AI compares prices to local benchmarks to tell you if you're being overcharged.

## About
ServiceBuddy helps car owners make smarter repair decisions by providing AI-powered analysis of mechanic quotes and bills. We compare every line item against fair market prices in your local area. Built by PSFK LLC.

## Key Features
- **AI Quote Auditor**: Upload a bill or photo for a detailed fair-price audit with line-item analysis
- **AI Car Diagnostic Assistant**: Describe symptoms (noises, smells, dashboard lights) to get likely diagnoses and cost estimates
- **Repair Cost Calculator**: Metro-level pricing scaled by Regional Price Parity (RPP) for 100+ repair types
- **Mechanic Directory**: Browse 14,000+ verified auto repair shops across major US cities with review summaries, certifications, and promotional offers
- **Vehicle-Specific Pricing**: Repair cost guides tailored to 28 popular vehicle makes/models
- **Auto Repair Chain Hub**: Comparative analysis of national chains (Midas, Firestone, Valvoline, etc.)
- **Complaint Filing Tool**: AI-assisted complaint drafting for disputes with repair shops

## Pages

### Homepage
- URL: https://www.servicebuddy.help
- Description: Main landing page explaining the service and key tools

### Check Your Quote (AI Audit Tool)
- URL: https://www.servicebuddy.help/check-your-repair-quote
- Description: Upload your mechanic's bill (photo or PDF) for AI-powered price analysis and fair-price verification

### AI Chat / Mechanic Advice
- URL: https://www.servicebuddy.help/servicebuddy/get-car-mechanic-advice
- Description: Conversational AI assistant for car repair questions, quote analysis, and mechanic advice

### AI Car Diagnosis
- URL: https://www.servicebuddy.help/diagnose
- Description: AI-powered symptom checker. Describe car problems (noises, performance issues, dashboard lights) and get likely diagnoses with estimated repair costs

### Repair Cost Calculator
- URL: https://www.servicebuddy.help/tools/repair-cost-calculator
- Description: Localized price estimator for 100+ car repairs, adjusted for 16 major US metro areas using Bureau of Economic Analysis RPP data

### Find a Mechanic
- URL: https://www.servicebuddy.help/find-an-auto-repair-mechanic
- Description: Searchable directory of verified auto repair shops across major US cities. Filter by city, service type, and certification

### How to Find a Good Mechanic (Expert Guide)
- URL: https://www.servicebuddy.help/how-to-find-a-good-mechanic
- Description: In-depth editorial guide on vetting mechanics — covers ASE certification verification, AAA/NAPA network standards, red flags, and a 10-point pre-shop checklist

### Auto Repair Chains Hub
- URL: https://www.servicebuddy.help/chains
- Description: Comparative directory of national auto repair chains grouped by archetype (Quick-lube, Tire-first, Full-service). Individual chain analysis pages available at /chains/{chain-slug}

### Repair FAQs & Pricing Index
- URL: https://www.servicebuddy.help/servicebuddy/repair-faqs
- Description: Searchable index of all repair types with pricing, DIY info, upsell warnings, and Q&A

### Repair Cost Guides
- URL pattern: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/{repair-type-slug}
- Description: Individual repair cost guides with fair pricing, DIY tips, upsell warnings, and mechanic Q&A
- 72 repair types available, including:
  - Headlight Restoration: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/headlight-restoration
  - Horn Replacement: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/horn-replacement
  - Control Arm Replacement: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/steering-and-suspension
  - Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement
  - Parking Brake Switch Replacement: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/parking-brake-switch-replacement
  - Bleed Brakes: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/bleed-brakes
  - Windshield Water Repellent Application: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/windshield-water-repellent-application
  - Sway Bar Link Replacement: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/sway-bar-link-replacement
  - Tie Rod End Replacement: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/tie-rod-end-replacement
  - Tire Rotation: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/tire-rotation
  - Engine Bay Cleaning: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/engine-bay-cleaning
  - Brake Master Cylinder Replacement: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/brake-master-cylinder-replacement
  - Tire Repair (Puncture): https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/tire-repair-(puncture)
  - Shock or Strut Replacement: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/shock-or-strut-replacement
  - Diagnostic: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/diagnostic
  - Windshield Chip Repair: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/windshield-chip-repair
  - Cabin Air Filter Replacement: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/cabin-air-filter-replacement
  - Brake Fluid Flush: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/brake-fluid-flush
  - Catalytic Converter Replacement: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/catalytic-converter-replacement
  - Oil Change: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/oil-change
  - Car Running Rough: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/car-running-rough
  - Windshield Washer Pump Replacement: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/windshield-washer-pump-replacement
  - Engine Mount Replacement: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/engine-mount-replacement
  - Check Engine Light: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/check-engine-light
  - Battery Cable Replacement: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/battery-cable-replacement
  - Clutch Replacement: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/clutch-replacement
  - Tire Pressure Check: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/tire-pressure-check
  - CV Axle Replacement: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/cv-axle-replacement
  - Used Car Inspection: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/used-car-inspection
  - Mass Airflow Sensor/Meter Replacement: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/mass-airflow-sensor/meter-replacement
  - ... and 42 more

### Vehicle-Specific Repair Guides
- URL pattern: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/{make}/{model}/{repair-slug}
- Description: Vehicle-specific pricing adjusted by make/model cost multipliers. Includes model-specific common issues and parts notes.
- Coverage: 28 popular vehicles × 72 repair types
- Example vehicles: Ford F-150, Toyota Camry, Honda CR-V, BMW 3 Series, Tesla Model 3
- Example URL: https://www.servicebuddy.help/repair-cost/ford/f-150/brake-pads-replacement

### City Directories
- URL pattern: https://www.servicebuddy.help/auto-repair-shops/{state}/{city}
- Description: Browse auto repair shops in specific cities with filtering by service type and certification
- Certified view: https://www.servicebuddy.help/auto-repair-shops/{state}/{city}/certified
- Service filter: https://www.servicebuddy.help/auto-repair-shops/{state}/{city}/{service-slug}
- Available cities: New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Miami, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Sacramento, San Antonio, Phoenix, Denver, Seattle, Atlanta, Portland, and 100+ more

### Individual Shop Profiles
- URL pattern: https://www.servicebuddy.help/auto-repair-shop-info/{shop-slug}/r/{airtable-record-id}
- Description: Detailed profile for each auto repair shop including expert synthesis, customer review summaries, certifications, hours, promotions, and news stories
- Coverage: 14,000+ shops across the US

### Complaint Filing Tool
- URL: https://www.servicebuddy.help/complain
- Description: AI-assisted complaint drafting for auto repair disputes. Generates professional complaint documents for state attorney general, BBB, and FTC filing

### Public Repair Reports
- URL pattern: https://www.servicebuddy.help/report/{record-id}
- Description: Public-facing repair audit reports generated by the AI quote analyzer

### About
- URL: https://www.servicebuddy.help/about
- Description: About ServiceBuddy, the team, and the PSFK LLC parent organization

## Structured Data
- Organization and WebSite JSON-LD on every page
- LocalBusiness + AutoRepair JSON-LD on shop profile pages
- FAQPage JSON-LD on repair cost guide pages
- Article JSON-LD on repair cost and vehicle-specific pages
- BreadcrumbList JSON-LD on shop profiles, repair pages, city pages, and editorial guides
- HowTo JSON-LD on repair cost pages with DIY content

## Contact
- Website: https://www.servicebuddy.help
- Company: PSFK LLC