Become a Vehicle or Boat Expert on JustAnswer

Updated July 13, 2022 23:20

As an Expert on JustAnswer, you can help people while earning money by answering questions online. You’ll be able to use your expertise to help people diagnose their vehicle repair issues and figure out whether they can solve it themselves or need to take their vehicle to a local shop. Set your own hours and work anytime, anywhere.

JustAnswer needs Experts in these specialties:

Cars
Motorcycles
RVs

Trucks
Heavy Equipment
Boats

The JustAnswer story

In 2003, Andy Kurtzig and his wife Sara were expecting their first child and they had questions around the clock, but their doctor only had time to answer them at scheduled appointments. Coming from an entrepreneurial family, Andy built a site that connects people with professionals across 150+ categories including legal, veterinary, medical, tech and more,  24/7.

Our mission is simple, we want to help people. JustAnswer connects customers. Customers ask questions and JustAnswer matches them to the right Experts. Check out JustAnswer.

Why you’ll love being an Expert on JustAnswer

Get paid to help people
They ask, you answer

Anywhere, anytime hours
Desktop or smartphone

Choose your workload
On your own terms

Grow your skill level
Thrive in a community

When do I work?

As an independent contractor on JustAnswer, you can work as much as or as little as you want. There are no scheduled shifts or minimum hours requirements. Many Experts have full-time jobs or own their own businesses in their specialty, and they supplement their incomes by answering questions after hours or on weekends when there are more questions available.

How much can I earn as an Expert?

You’re your own boss at JustAnswer! You decide how much you bring in depending on the volume of questions you choose to answer. Many Experts who answer questions at least a few days per week earn an average of $2,000 - $7,000 per month. The most active Experts earn over $10,000 per month.

Experts are paid for every question answered and are paid out monthly. In addition to per-answer earnings, Experts can earn bonuses which can add up to an additional 10-20% to monthly earnings.

How do I answer questions on JustAnswer?

Customers post questions to the JustAnswer platform.
Experts select the questions they want to answer from a list of available questions in their specialty.
Experts chat, call, or text the customer and provide an answer. Experts also reply to any follow-ups that the customer might have.
Experts are paid for every question answered.

Examples of automotive questions

Requirements to apply

Car Experts: Mechanic or vehicle technician license or certification from a state or nationally recognized institution (i.e.ASE), plus a minimum 2 years of relevant employment. Or, at least 5 years of employment as a mechanic or technician without certification.

Motorcycle Experts: ASE motorcycle mechanic certification, plus a minimum 2 years relevant employment as a motorcycle mechanic or technician.

RV Experts: RVDA, RVSA, or RVIA certification, plus a minimum 2 years of relevant employment (e.g. RV mechanic or technician). Or, at least 5 years of employment as an RV mechanic or technician without certification.

Truck and heavy equipment Experts: Truck or heavy-equipment mechanic license or certification from a state or nationally recognized institution (e.g. ASE), plus a minimum 2 years of relevant mechanic employment. Or, a minimum of 8 years relevant employment without certification.

Boat Experts: Boat or marine mechanic license or certification from a state or nationally recognized institution (i.e. ABYC), OR a minimum two (2) years of relevant employment.

What Experts are saying about JustAnswer

		“I am super happy with the site. It allows for a flexible work schedule which helps out tremendously with two kids and their after school activities. I can work anytime of the day, 7 days a week ...I hope it continues for years to come. Love the site!” — *Amedee, Mechanic since 2005*

		“I get great satisfaction from using my experience and knowledge to help others solve a problem, whilst continually expanding my knowledge at the same time. JustAnswer offers me a convenient and flexible way to do this - I can work the hours that are convenient to me and make efficient use of my downtime by picking up questions in my specialist categories whilst traveling or when I get some quiet time at home. The "helper's high" is quite addictive!” — *Pete, Mechanic since 2009*