Last updated: January 20, 2026
IamCarHacker collaborates with manufacturers, retailers, and brands in the automotive diagnostics space.
This page explains how sponsored products and paid collaborations are handled.
Sponsored Products & Collaborations
Some products featured on IamCarHacker are:
- provided free of charge by manufacturers for testing, and/or
- accompanied by financial compensation for creating content such as blog posts or videos
These collaborations help support:
- tool testing
- vehicle testing
- garage space
- content production
Sponsored products are always disclosed clearly where applicable.
Editorial Independence
Important and non-negotiable principle:
IamCarHacker does not sell opinions.
Even when:
- a product is provided for free
- financial compensation is involved
I am never paid for a positive review.
If a product is recommended, it is because:
- it was tested
- it proved useful
- it offered real value compared to alternatives
If a product performs poorly, is unreliable, or overpriced, it will not be recommended — regardless of sponsorship.
How Sponsored Products Are Evaluated
Sponsored products are evaluated using the same criteria as non-sponsored ones, including:
- hands-on testing
- real vehicle behavior
- feature limitations
- usability and reliability
- value for money
In some cases, additional feedback from trusted industry contacts may be included, but recommendations are made only after real evaluation.
What Sponsorship Does — and Does Not — Mean
Sponsorship may affect:
- which products are tested
- how quickly a product is reviewed
Sponsorship does not affect:
- ratings or rankings
- conclusions
- comparisons with competing tools
- whether a product is recommended or not
The responsibility to be honest to readers always comes first.
Why Sponsored Products Exist on This Website
Testing automotive diagnostic tools is expensive and time-consuming.
While many products are purchased with my own money, sponsored products:
- allow testing of a wider range of tools
- make comparisons more accurate
- help keep content detailed and up to date
The ultimate goal is to provide better, more informed recommendations to readers.
Relationship to Other Policies
This Sponsor Policy works together with:
- Review Policy
- Affiliate Disclosure
- AI Policy
All three are designed to ensure transparency and trust.
Contact
If you have questions about sponsorships or collaborations, you may contact:
Email: yuri@iamcarhacker.com
