Terms of Use
Use Car Second Opinion as an educational decision-support tool, not as a substitute for professional advice.
Acceptance of these terms
By using this site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the site. These terms apply to the website, calculator, guides, results pages, and related content provided by Car Second Opinion.
Educational use only
The site provides educational estimates based on the information you enter and simplified assumptions. It is not mechanical, safety, legal, financial, insurance, tax, lending, purchasing, or investment advice. The site does not inspect vehicles, diagnose mechanical issues, determine vehicle safety, arrange financing, sell cars, recommend specific vendors, or guarantee outcomes.
Calculator limitations
Calculator results depend on your inputs. The site does not know exact vehicle values, local repair labor rates, repair quality, taxes, fees, insurance premiums, financing terms, resale values, market inventory, or future repair needs. Results are estimates for comparison, not predictions. Before making a major decision, get written repair estimates, compare realistic replacement costs, and consult qualified professionals when safety or finances are involved.
Safety decisions
This site cannot evaluate whether a vehicle is safe to drive. If you have possible brake, steering, airbag, structural, rust, flood, collision, electrical, drivetrain, or other safety-related concerns, have the vehicle inspected by a qualified professional before driving it or relying on a repair-or-replace comparison.
No professional relationship
Using the site or emailing us does not create a mechanic-client, advisor-client, attorney-client, lender-borrower, insurer-insured, dealer-customer, or fiduciary relationship. Any response to an email is general information unless a separate written agreement says otherwise.
Third-party links and search results
The site may provide links to third-party websites or search results as optional starting points. We do not verify, rate, license, insure, endorse, or guarantee third-party businesses, listings, services, lenders, dealers, repair shops, insurers, marketplaces, or search results. You are responsible for evaluating any third-party service before relying on it.
Analytics and site measurement
We may use Google Search Console, Google Analytics 4, hosting logs, and similar tools to understand search visibility, page usage, calculator engagement, technical errors, and general site performance. Analytics data is not a professional review of your vehicle, repair quote, finances, insurance, or purchasing decision. More detail is provided in the privacy policy.
Your responsibilities
You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you enter, the assumptions you choose, and the repair, replacement, driving, purchasing, financing, and insurance decisions you make. Do not misuse the site, attempt to disrupt it, reverse engineer it, or use it for unlawful activity.
Availability and changes
We may change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the site at any time. We may update calculator assumptions, copy, pages, disclaimers, analytics, or these terms as the MVP evolves.
No warranties
The site is provided as is and as available. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, complete, accurate, secure, or suitable for your particular decision.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, Car Second Opinion and its operators are not liable for losses or damages arising from your use of the site, reliance on estimates, third-party links, vehicle decisions, repair decisions, safety decisions, purchasing decisions, financing decisions, or site unavailability.
Contact
Questions about these terms can be sent to hello@carsecondopinion.com.