Question 1

What is CarShake and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

CarShake is a free web app that creates GPS-verified, dual-timestamped, AI-checked photo records of your car's condition before and after valet parking, car rental, or any situation where someone else handles your vehicle. Before you hand over your keys, snap photos of all four sides, wheels, and windshield. CarShake timestamps and geotags each image. After you get your car back, snap another set — CarShake's AI compares them and flags any new damage.

Question 2

Is CarShake free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CarShake is completely free. You can create unlimited before-and-after photo records, use the AI damage detection, and access all verification features — GPS timestamping, SHA-256 hashing, and server-side timestamps — at no cost.

Question 3

How does CarShake prove when and where photos were taken?

Accepted Answer

CarShake uses two independent verification layers. First, every photo is GPS-tagged at the moment of capture, recording the precise latitude and longitude. Second, each photo receives a dual timestamp — one from your device and one from CarShake's servers — making it extremely difficult to dispute when the photos were taken. All photos are also SHA-256 hashed so any tampering is immediately detectable.

Question 4

Can I use CarShake for rental cars?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. CarShake is ideal for rental cars. Snap before-photos when you pick up the car at the rental lot, documenting every scratch, dent, or scuff that already exists. Snap after-photos when you return the car. If the rental company tries to charge you for pre-existing damage, you have GPS-verified, timestamped proof showing the damage was there before you drove off the lot.

Question 5

Does CarShake work on all vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CarShake works on all vehicle types — sedans, SUVs, trucks, minivans, luxury cars, and electric vehicles. The photo capture process is the same regardless of vehicle type, and the AI damage detection is trained on a diverse dataset covering all common vehicle body styles and sizes.

Question 6

Are my photos secure and private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All photos uploaded to CarShake are SHA-256 hashed for integrity verification and stored securely. We do not share, sell, or use your photos for any purpose other than providing the damage verification service. You retain full ownership of all images you upload.

Question 7

Can I use CarShake if I'm not parking with a valet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While CarShake was originally designed for valet parking scenarios, it works for any situation where you need to document your car's condition: street parking, parking garages, mechanical shops, car washes, borrowing your car to a friend, or documenting condition for insurance purposes. If someone else is going to handle your car, CarShake gives you peace of mind.

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