# Stress-Free Auto Care

> Stress-Free Auto Care is a tech-enabled chain of automotive repair shops modernizing a $200B+ legacy industry. Founded in 2016 and based in Mountain View, California, it operates 30+ ASE-certified shops across California and Texas, pairing proprietary software with neighborhood mechanics to offer transparent pricing, digital vehicle inspections, text updates, and live video feeds of repair bays.

- **Founded:** 2016
- **Headquarters:** Mountain View, California, United States
- **Founders:** Yinon Weiss (Co-founder & CEO), Chris Truglio (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** ~130 employees
- **Products:** Full-service auto repair, Tesla service, Digital Vehicle Inspections, Transparent online pricing, Live repair-bay video
- **Notable:** Raised $11M Series A led by Forerunner Ventures in March 2024, Expanded from California into Texas (DFW metro), Operates 30+ shop locations across two states

## Products & services

- **Full-service auto repair** — Oil changes, brake service, wheel alignment, A/C repair, diagnostics, tires, and full maintenance for American, European, and Asian vehicles.
- **Tesla service** — Independent Tesla maintenance and repair at most locations.
- **Digital Vehicle Inspections** — Photo and video documentation of every repair recommendation, sent by text or email.
- **Transparent online pricing** — Upfront quotes with price-match guarantee; no upsells at pickup.
- **Live repair-bay video** — Customers can watch their car being worked on via live video feed.
- **Fleet services** — Multi-vehicle maintenance contracts for business and rideshare fleets.

## Achievements

- Raised $11M Series A led by Forerunner Ventures in March 2024
- Expanded from California into Texas (DFW metro)
- Operates 30+ shop locations across two states
- Featured in Axios, Ratchet+Wrench, and Forerunner's portfolio thesis

## Latest updates

- **2024-03** — Closed $11M Series A led by Forerunner Ventures.
- **2024** — Expanded footprint into Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin, Texas.
- **2025** — Continued acquisition of independent shops across California and Texas.

## Links

- Website: https://stressfree.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stressfreeinc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stressfreeautocare/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StressFreeAutoCare/

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Last updated: 2026-05-23