Questions
Is this legal advice?
No. Cardian gives you an independent opinion on pricing, fees and process, and helps you deal with the business in writing. If your situation needs legal help, we'll refer you to our partner paralegal.
Can't I just ask an AI chatbot?
You can, and it might help you understand the words. It won't know what Ontario shops actually charge, it can't promise a person checked your bill, and it won't take up the fight for you. We do all three.
Do mechanics or dealers pay you?
Never. We don't take referral fees, commissions or advertising from shops, dealers, lenders or insurers. Drivers are the only people who pay us.
Do I get the $79 back?
The $79 pays for the expert report, so it isn't refunded, even when your bill turns out to be fair (that's worth knowing too). If you hire us to handle it, the $79 comes off the case fee.
Is there a subscription?
No. You pay per review or per case, only when you need us.
How fast will I hear back?
Most reviews come back the same day or the next business day. When we handle a case, we keep you posted at every step.
What if you don't save me anything?
Then you get the case fee back. If we handle your case and don't save you more than our fee, we refund it in full. The $79 review is for the expert review itself, and it's credited toward your case if you hire us.
What if you find nothing wrong?
Then you'll know you're paying a fair price, which is worth something too. You'll get a "mind at peace" verdict with the reasons. And because fair isn't final, we can still ask the business for a courtesy discount on a quote you haven't paid yet, at no extra charge. We can't promise they'll say yes, but we'll ask.
Is my information safe?
Your documents are stored encrypted and only the reviewer on your case can see them. You can ask us to delete them at any time.
Where do you operate?
We're starting in Ontario, where we know the rules best.