Helping Texans Find Their Perfect Car
We believe car shopping should be about your life, not endless filters. Carlio uses AI to match you with vehicles that truly fit how you live, work, and play in Texas.
Our Mission
Traditional car search is broken. You start with 10,000 options, filter down to 500, and still have no idea which car is right for you. Filters tell you about the car, not whether it fits your life.
Carlio flips this approach. Instead of asking "what car do you want?" we ask "how do you live?" Then our AI matches you with vehicles that make sense for your daily commute, your family, your hobbies, and your budget.
AI-Powered
Our AI understands context, not just checkboxes
Transparent
Every recommendation comes with clear reasoning
User-First
We help you, not pressure you
Texas-Focused
Built for the Texas car market
The Problem We Solve
Car shopping today is overwhelming. You're drowning in listings, bombarded with ads, and left guessing whether that "great deal" is hiding expensive problems.
Hours average Americans spend researching a car purchase
Of buyers feel overwhelmed by the car shopping process
Average cost of unexpected repairs in the first year
Our Approach
Three pillars that set Carlio apart
Explainable Recommendations
We don't just tell you what to buy — we explain why. Every recommendation includes clear reasoning about how the car fits your specific lifestyle needs.
Known Issues Database
Our database covers common problems for the top 50 best-selling used cars in Texas. Know what to watch for before you buy, with repair cost estimates.
Inspection Checklists
Get a personalized checklist for any car you're considering. Know exactly what to look for, what questions to ask, and what red flags to avoid.
Built for Texas
We started in Texas because we understand the Texas car market. From Houston's flooding concerns to Dallas commutes, from Austin's tech crowd to San Antonio's families — we know what Texans need.
Our AI considers Texas-specific factors: hot summers that stress AC systems, long highway commutes, truck popularity, and the unique needs of each metro area.
Houston
Dallas-Fort Worth
Austin
San Antonio
Ready to Find Your Perfect Car?
Start a conversation with our AI and discover vehicles that match your lifestyle. It's free, it's fast, and it's designed to help you — not pressure you.