How does AI repair triage work?

The Repair Bear AI assistant asks a few questions about your device and the issue you're experiencing. It then generates a triage report with a likely diagnosis, an estimated cost range, and matches you with nearby repair providers who can help.

Is Repair Bear free for consumers?

Yes — Repair Bear is completely free for consumers. You can diagnose your device, compare local repair options, and get connected to a provider at no cost.

How do I find a phone repair shop near me with Repair Bear?

Describe your device issue and share your location. Repair Bear's AI matches you with trusted local repair shops nearby from a network of 1,500+ partners across the United States.

How do I join as a repair provider?

Repair Bear is onboarding repair providers across the U.S. If you run a repair business, you can apply to join the network. Members receive AI-generated triage reports, customer matching, and tools to grow their local repair business.

What devices does Repair Bear support?

Repair Bear currently supports smartphones (iPhone and Android), tablets (including iPad), and laptops (including MacBook). Support is expanding to wearables and gaming consoles.

Repair Bear: AI Device Repair & Local Repair Shops Near You

Q: Where is Repair Bear available?

Repair Bear is available across the United States, with a hyperlocal hub-and-spoke network of more than 1,500 independent repair partners.

Q: Who founded Repair Bear?

Repair Bear was founded by Rob Link, a pioneer of the modern independent device repair industry who launched one of the country's first independent repair operations in 2006 and grew it to 13 locations and over one million devices repaired.

Repair Bear — AI-Powered Device Repair & Local Repair Shop NetworkRepair Bear is an AI-powered device repair platform that diagnoses phone, tablet, and laptop issues in seconds and matches consumers with trusted local repair shops across the United States. Free for consumers. Fast, affordable, transparent.How Repair Bear Works

Describe your device issue to the Repair Bear AI assistant.

Get an instant AI triage report with a likely diagnosis and cost estimate.

Get matched to a trusted local repair shop from a network of 1,500+ partners.

Devices We SupportiPhone repair, Android phone repair, iPad and tablet repair, MacBook and laptop repair, cracked screen repair, and battery replacement.For Repair ProvidersIndependent repair shops can join the Repair Bear network to receive AI-triaged repair requests, grow their local customer base, and access tools to run their repair business more efficiently.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is Repair Bear? Repair Bear is an AI-powered platform that helps consumers diagnose device issues and connects them with trusted local repair providers across the United States.Is Repair Bear free? Yes — Repair Bear is completely free for consumers.How does the AI repair triage work? The AI asks about your device and issue, then generates a triage report with a likely diagnosis, cost range, and nearby provider matches.Where is Repair Bear available? Across the United States, with a hyperlocal hub-and-spoke network of 1,500+ independent repair partners.Who founded Repair Bear? Rob Link, a pioneer of the modern independent device repair industry.Contact: hello@repairbear.ai