Become Raise a Hood Certified
Join the Top 20% of Trusted Repair Shops.
Raise a Hood isn’t for every shop.
It was built for those who value loyalty over gimmicks, and trust over tricks.
- Michael Petersen, Founder
WHY BECOME RAISE A HOOD CERTIFIED?
We are revolutionizing how customers choose and trust auto repair shops. If you're committed to transparency, professionalism, and top-quality service, our certification is your next step.
Raise a Hood helps independent auto repair shops attract more of the right customers through smart AI engagement and visible shop certification. Our platform was built to help honest, professional shops stand out online and grow sustainably.
But be warned, it’s not easy. Only the top 20% of shops in each region qualify. That means it builds customers trust, and only the best shops earn it.
Our AI lives directly on your website, engaging customers the moment they arrive. It guides them through their concerns, gives them clarity, and encourages them to take action. The result is smarter traffic, higher trust, and more customers showing up at your door already feeling confident in your shop.
Our AI lives directly on your website, engaging customers the moment they arrive. It guides them through their concerns, gives them clarity, and encourages them to take action. The result is smarter traffic, higher trust, and more customers showing up at your door already feeling confident in your shop.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Certified shops get exclusive benefits:
- ➤ Access to educated, high-value customers searching for trusted local repair shops
- ➤ GUS, your 24/7 AI assistant, answers customer questions and drives them directly to your shop
- ➤ Boost online visibility with Raise a Hood’s shop certification badge and report card
- ➤ Promote your shop with targeted local and social media campaigns
- ➤ Build long-term customer relationships with transparency and trust
HOW DO YOU QUALIFY?
To earn Raise a Hood Certification, your shop must score 75 out of 100 points on our Certification Report Card. This is a rigorous, independent review that goes beyond reputation platforms you're already familiar with. We also analyze local reputation and customer feedback
Raise a Hood Certification for auto repair shops evaluates four key areas that matter to modern customers and sets your shop apart from the competiton
- - Technician Expertise
- - Shop Operations
- - Customer Experience
- - Transparency and Trust
Your full report card is displayed with pride, not to highlight flaws, but to celebrate the work you’ve done and explain why your shop stands above the rest.
Our AI lives directly on your website, engaging customers the moment they arrive. It guides them through their concerns, gives them clarity, and encourages them to take action. The result is smarter traffic, higher trust, and more customers showing up at your door already feeling confident in your shop.
BUILT BY MECHANICS, TECH EXPERTS & CONSUMERS
Raise a Hood was founded by an automotive engineer and the son of a mechanic. It was created by a team of mechanics, engineers, and consumer behavior experts who understand what drivers look for when choosing an auto repair shop. Our platform supports independent shops by providing affordable, effective marketing tools and AI-powered solutions that build real trust with customers. Meet the team here.
We give outstanding shops the tools to stand out; no gimmicks, no inflatedad budgets, and no revenue share. We believe in keeping costs low andmaking great repair shops easier to find.
Our AI sits right on your website, helping customers long before they call. It diagnoses issues, builds trust, and drives them straight to your door.
We’re here to help customers find their “forever shop.” That shop might be yours.
AFFORDABLE MARKETING FOR AUTO REPAIR SHOPS
Our pricing starts at about the cost of a typical oil change. There are no commissions or revenue share, just straightforward monthly pricing that lets you keep what you earn.
By helping customers understand their vehicles and building real trust, our platform drives traffic to your shop, often at 50 to 75 percent less than what you’d pay through traditional ad platforms like Google or Meta.
Our AI lives directly on your website, engaging customers the moment they arrive. It guides them through their concerns, gives them clarity, and encourages them to take action. The result is smarter traffic, higher trust, and more customers showing up at your door already feeling confident in your shop.
READY TO TALK?
Good partnerships start with a conversation. Call us directly at 855-724-7324 or email us at [email protected]. We’ll respond quickly and schedule a Zoom or phone call to see if certification is the right fit for your shop.
Whether you run a family-owned repair shop or a multi-bay service center, Raise a Hood helps you grow your business, streamline your marketing, and build long-term customer relationships.
AUTO REPAIR SHOP SUCCESS STORIES
Real quotes from certified Raise a Hood partner shops who have grown their business by earning customer trust
- We didn’t need more leads. We needed the right ones. Raise a Hood brought us customers who value trust, not just discounts.
- - Isael S., Shop Owner, Certified in 2025
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