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Executive Summary

EthicalMechanic.org is a free resource. We don’t sell anything. We don’t charge for listings. Everything here exists to help consumers and support honest mechanics. By using this site, you agree to the terms below.

§ I.
What This Site Is

Free Community Resource

This website and its contents are provided purely out of goodwill and a desire to foster community and helpfulness. We do not sell any products or offer any services for a fee. All activities, information, resources, and features — including our mechanic directory and educational content — are offered completely free of charge.

§ II.
No Contractual Obligation

Not a Business Transaction

All resources on EthicalMechanic.org are gestures of goodwill and should not be interpreted as a business transaction or contractual service. Our intention is to provide a platform for information exchange, consumer education, and connecting car owners with trustworthy auto repair shops and mobile mechanics.

§ III.
Use at Your Own Risk

No Guarantees

While we work to ensure the accuracy and helpfulness of all information provided, we cannot guarantee its completeness, reliability, or current validity. Any reliance you place on information found on this site is strictly at your own risk. We are not liable for any losses or damages in connection with the use of our website.

§ IV.
We May Update These

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to change, modify, add, or remove portions of these terms at any time. Please check this page periodically for updates. Continued use of the site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

§ V.
Your Acceptance

Agreement

By using EthicalMechanic.org, you agree to these terms and conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our site.

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Last updated: January 2026

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§ I. The Mechanic

Start by telling us what kind of operation this is — that drives how we verify them.

Business Type required
Pick a type above to fill out the rest.

§ II. Where & What

How did you find them, where do they show up online, and any credentials you happen to have on hand.

Online Presence at least 1 required
Website, Facebook, Google Business, Yelp — anywhere they show up online as a real business. A Google search results URL doesn’t count.

§ III. Your Report

Here’s a snapshot of what we found. Drop your email and we’ll deliver the full file.

Preliminary Findings
Checking our records…
What Your Full Report Includes
Business Registration
Licensing & Credentials
Online Reputation
Online Presence
Red Flag Analysis
Trust Score & Summary

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Terms & Conditions · Please Review

Terms of Use

§ I. What You’re Getting

A fast, AI-generated snapshot of publicly available information about a mechanic — business registration, online reputation, certifications, and red flags. It’s a screening tool, not a court-admissible verdict. Treat it as one signal among many.

§ II. What the AI Can’t See

We don’t have real-time access to government licensing databases, court records, or sealed BBB complaints. Some businesses keep deliberately thin online footprints. The AI can also misread or miss things. Always verify a mechanic’s credentials directly with your state licensing authority before any major decision.

§ III. Use It Right

This tool is for personal consumer research — you, looking at a mechanic. Don’t use it to harass anyone, defame a business, sabotage a competitor, or scrape reports in bulk. Misuse will get your access cut off.

§ IV. Your Data

We store your email so we can deliver the report and re-send it if needed. Reports are kept for up to seven days, then archived. We don’t sell your data, share it with the mechanic being verified, or hand it to advertisers.

§ V. The Fine Print

Reports are informational. Ethical Mechanic isn’t liable for decisions you make based on what they say. If you spot something inaccurate about a business in a report, email us and we’ll review it.

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