- Approval
- Not stated
- Link type
- Dofollow link
- Checked on a live listing
- Shows up in searches for
- 1 business type
- Best #5, auto body shops
- Popularity
- Tranco #57,950
- #636 of 1,712 directory sites
- Countries
- United States
Not established yet: price. We leave gaps blank rather than guess. Checked Oct 20, 2026 · 4 sources
Is Carwise worth it?
Our reading of the measured data, not a score.
Yes, for auto body shops.
Carwise made Google's top 10 in 2 of the 4 buyer searches we ran for the 1 business type it accepts. We couldn't establish the price from its public pages. Profile links are reported dofollow.
- Strongest for
- Auto body shops
What works
- Showed up in Google for auto body shops, as high as #5
- Dofollow profile link (we checked a live listing)
Watch out for
- No cautions recorded in our census.
Measured fit, by business type
How often Carwise made Google's top 10 in our US buyer searches for the types it accepts.
- Auto body shops 2/4
Strong · best #5
Where Carwise shows up when people search
We ran 399 real buyer searches (Google US, desktop) for 100 business types on Oct 20, 2026 and recorded which directories made the organic top 10. Local packs and ads are not counted.
Carwise accepts 1 business type we measure. Here is every one, with what Google showed instead, so you can see where a listing would and wouldn't be found.
- 2/4
Carwise ranked as high as #5 in 2 of these searches. Directories of any kind held 26% of the top-10 spots.
- Directories
- Yelp 4/4, Facebook Pages 1/4, Indeed Company Pages 1/4
- Other sites
- reddit.com, caliber.com, eliteautoseattle.com
Searches: “auto body shop minneapolis mn”, “best collision repair shops in dallas”, “auto body shop boise”, “top rated collision repair shops chicago il” result
Bars show the searches where it made the organic top 10. "Directories" lists the tracked directories that did rank for the same searches, with their hit count. How we measure
What Carwise costs and who can list
As stated on Carwise's own pages or reported by a named source. Checked Oct 20, 2026.
- Who can list
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Census audience: auto body shops · United States
- Approval
- Not stated. Network-based: Carwise (a CCC Intelligent Solutions site) lists 'shops available in the Carwise network'; FAQ says not every repair facility is listed and participating locations change over time. No public submission or claim path found on the site.
- Link attribute
- Dofollow link. We checked a live listing on Oct 20, 2026: carwise.com/auto-body-shops/whitaker-auto-collision-center-austin-tx-78704/628114.
Not established: price. Prices and rules change; the linked pages are the authority.
How to add your business to Carwise
- 1
Prepare your details
- Business name, address and phone written exactly as on your Google Business Profile and website
- Primary category, plus the services you actually offer
- Opening hours, service area and website URL
- Real photos: storefront or vehicle, team, finished work
- Access to the business phone or email, in case it verifies ownership
- A way to ask real customers for reviews (never buy them)
Our standard checklist for this kind of site (industry directory), not a list published by Carwise.
- 2
Find the sign-up path
We haven't found a public submit page. Start from carwise.com.
- 3
Approval: not stated
Network-based: Carwise (a CCC Intelligent Solutions site) lists 'shops available in the Carwise network'; FAQ says not every repair facility is listed and participating locations change over time. No public submission or claim path found on the site.
Carwise alternatives
Ranked by the same evidence: Google top-10 appearances for the business types Carwise serves, then audience fit, then Tranco popularity.
- 1
Yelp
Review platform
In Google's top 10 for 4 searches for auto body shops (best #1).
Free + paidTranco #715Nofollow link
- 2
Hemmings
Automotive
Accepts auto body shops. Not in the top 10 of our searches for these types.
Cost unknownTranco #21,324
- 3
CARFAX
Automotive
Same kind of site. Not in the top 10 of our searches for these types.
Cost unknownTranco #4,072
- 4
CarGurus
Automotive
Same kind of site. Not in the top 10 of our searches for these types.
PaidTranco #4,247Dofollow link
- 5
Cars.com
Automotive
Same kind of site. Not in the top 10 of our searches for these types.
Cost unknownTranco #4,272
- 6
Autotrader
Automotive
Same kind of site. Not in the top 10 of our searches for these types.
PaidTranco #5,368Nofollow link
- 7
Edmunds
Automotive
Same kind of site. Not in the top 10 of our searches for these types.
Cost unknownTranco #5,401Nofollow link
- 8
DealerRater
Automotive
Same kind of site. Not in the top 10 of our searches for these types.
Cost unknownTranco #51,216Nofollow link
Questions about Carwise
Is Carwise worth it for a business?
Yes, for auto body shops. Carwise made Google's top 10 in 2 of the 4 buyer searches we ran for the 1 business type it accepts. We couldn't establish the price from its public pages. Profile links are reported dofollow. This is our reading of the measured data.
How much does a Carwise listing cost?
Not established. We read Carwise's public pages on Oct 20, 2026 and found no stated price. Check carwise.com before you commit.
Is a link from Carwise dofollow?
Dofollow link, as reported in our census.
How do I add my business to Carwise?
We haven't found a public submit page; start from carwise.com. Approval: not stated (Network-based: Carwise (a CCC Intelligent Solutions site) lists 'shops available in the Carwise network'; FAQ says not every repair facility is listed and participating locations change over time. No public submission or claim path found on the site.). Have your details ready first (see "How to list" above).
What are the best Carwise alternatives?
Ranked by the same evidence: Yelp, Hemmings, and CARFAX. The full list of 8 is above, with the searches each one appeared in.
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