Carlio is Free for Car Buyers
No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no catches. Get AI-powered car recommendations and our full suite of tools completely free.
Everything You Need, Free
All features are included at no cost to you
AI-Powered Lifestyle Assessment
Tell us how you live, and our AI matches you with the perfect cars
Personalized Recommendations
Get car suggestions tailored to your specific needs and preferences
Known Issues Database
Access problems and recalls for the top 50 used cars in Texas
Inspection Checklists
Get a personalized checklist for any car you are considering
Price Analysis
Understand if a listing is priced fairly for the Texas market
Dealer Connections
Contact dealers directly through our platform when you are ready
How We Make Money
Transparency is core to who we are. Here's how Carlio works:
When you find a car you love and want to contact a dealer through Carlio, we connect you directly. If you end up working with that dealer, they pay us a small referral fee.
You never pay a cent. Dealers value Carlio because we send them serious, qualified buyers — not tire kickers. That's worth paying for.
This model keeps our incentives aligned with yours: we only succeed when we help you find a car you actually want to buy. There's no reason for us to push cars that aren't right for you.
Our Commitment to You
We never sell your data to third parties
We help you decide, not push you to buy
Our AI recommends what fits you, not what pays us more
Pricing FAQ
Is Carlio really free?
Yes, 100% free for car buyers. All features, all tools, no limits. We make money from dealer referrals when you choose to contact a dealer through our platform.
Will I be pressured to contact dealers?
Never. You can use Carlio to research cars, get recommendations, and access our known issues database without ever contacting a dealer. We're here to help you make the best decision for you.
Do dealers pay you to recommend their cars?
No. Our AI recommends cars based on your lifestyle and needs, not dealer payments. Dealers pay us a referral fee only when you choose to contact them through our platform — not for placement in recommendations.
Are there any premium features I'll need to pay for later?
Not currently. All features are free. If we ever introduce premium features in the future, existing free features will remain free.
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