CarDash
Services for the automotive industry.
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CarDash operated as a managed online marketplace for automotive repair services, conceptualized to streamline the car maintenance process for vehicle owners. Founded in 2016 by Sam Corcos, Todd Opalski, and Yinon Weiss, the company was headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The startup participated in the Summer 2017 batch of the Y Combinator accelerator program, which marked a significant milestone in its journey.
The company's core service was designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car repair. CarDash provided a concierge-style service that included picking up a customer's vehicle from their home or workplace, taking it to a vetted, local service center for the required work, and returning it on the same day. This business model centered on logistical efficiency and customer service, offering upfront, transparent pricing and acting as an advocate for the car owner to prevent overcharging. The platform targeted individual car owners in the San Francisco Bay Area, aiming to make auto repair a stress-free and convenient experience.
CarDash's founders envisioned the company as a service platform for the future of the automotive industry, adaptable to connected cars, self-driving vehicles, and electric models. The company secured $5.3 million in a Series A funding round in August 2017, with lead investors including Index Ventures and Felicis Ventures. On February 26, 2020, CarDash was acquired by RepairSmith (now AutoNation Mobile Service), a mobile repair and maintenance service backed by Daimler AG. The acquisition aimed to integrate CarDash's investment in logistics, dispatch, and operational systems to enhance RepairSmith's technology platform.
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