At Raise a Hood, we know a thing or two about artificial intelligence. Our patent pending AI engine, GUS, helps predict what’s wrong with your car before you even walk into a shop.

We’ve also learned something important from our customers. They don’t just want a diagnosis; they want confidence in the people doing the repair. Beyond a few online reviews, how can you tell which shop offers the best pricing, the most skilled technicians, the strongest warranties, and the highest level of trust?

Without hours of research and dozens of phone calls, you don’t.

That’s why we created Raise a Hood Certified, a program that highlights the top 20 percent of repair shops in any region. Every certified shop undergoes a rigorous 100-point evaluation across 36 criteria including:

• Technical expertise

• Customer experience

• Operational efficiency

• Transparency and trust

We don’t just say “Raise a Hood Certified”, instead we publish the full scorecard so you can see each shop’s strengths, weaknesses, pricing, and how they stack up against others in your area.

Some certified shops are full service with sleek lobbies and free loaner cars. Others are no frills, offering excellent work at budget friendly prices. You choose what matters most for your car and your wallet.

As we continue rolling out certified shops in the months ahead, we’ll be sharing a few of their stories through our social channels. These are the folks who keep your life moving. They often go unnoticed until your car breaks down. Then, they become heroes.

We’re giving them a little love now so your next repair comes with less stress, more trust, and more money in your pocket.