The used-car co-pilot

Don't get
screwed on
your next car.

Paste any used-car listing. Torque reads the photos, the description, the history report, and the price — then tells you what's actually wrong with it before you waste a Saturday driving across town.

★ 4.8 · App Store · Free to try · iOS & Android
How it works

Three taps from a sketchy listing to a real verdict.

01

Paste any link.

CarGurus, Autotrader, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, dealer sites — Torque reads them all. No logins, no scraping setup.

02

Torque inspects it.

Every photo, every word in the description, the history report, the price against comps. 43 signals, in about 12 seconds.

03

You get a verdict.

A clear yes / no / negotiate, the exact things to check in person, and a printable inspection sheet for the test drive.

The verdict

Not a score.
An opinion.

Other tools spit out a number and call it a day. Torque tells you what to do — buy now, walk, or counter at $13,200 because the timing chain is due in 18k miles.

  • Price vs. local comps, adjusted for trim, miles, and condition
  • Hidden costs: maintenance, insurance, depreciation curve
  • Specific negotiation points with dollar amounts
2017 Honda Civic EX
67,400 mi · Sedan · Manual · 1 owner
$14,900
Verdict — Counter at $13,400. Buy if accepted.
Inspection — 2 items to verify.
Total cost (3 yr) — $22,840.
flagSalvage title detected in history report (line 47). Listing description doesn't mention it.
checkPhoto 6 — frame rust. Visible flaking near rear control arm mount.
checkOdometer mismatch. Last service record (78,450 mi) is higher than listed (76,200 mi).
okPrice within market. 4% below comps; explained by mileage.
okService history complete. 12 of 12 expected intervals.
Red flags

The stuff dealers hope you won't notice.

Salvage titles buried on page 4. Frame rust hiding in photo 7. Odometer rollbacks. Aftermarket parts that void the warranty. Torque's been trained on every common scam — and a lot of uncommon ones.

  • Cross-references history reports with listing claims
  • Forensic photo analysis for frame, paint, and tire issues
  • Flags pricing patterns common to wholesale-flip dealers
In the dealership

A checklist for the test drive.

Torque generates a one-page inspection sheet specific to that car — common failure points for the year, things flagged in the listing, what to ask. Print it, bring it, walk through it with the seller.

  • Year/make-specific failure points (e.g. CVT slip on 2014–2017 Nissans)
  • Test-drive checklist with what to feel for at each speed
  • Negotiation script with your specific price target
Pre-purchase inspection
2017 Civic EX · Test drive sheet
12 items
VIN matches title and dash plate
Cold start — listen for valve tick
Inner tire wear (both fronts) — flagged in listing
Drive at 35–45 mph — feel for shimmy
A/C cycles cleanly cold & max
Cabin filter housing — water staining?

Buy your next car
like you mean it.

Free to try. No account required to evaluate your first listing. iOS 16+ & Android 10+.

WIP iOS app is still in the oven. Android lands first — App Store version is coming soon.