# CarWale: Buy-Sell New/Used Car

> Buy, sell and compare cars in India. Get on-road price, EMI, reviews and offers.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.carwale](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.carwale)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.carwale`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CARTRADE TECH LTD
- **Category:** AUTO\_AND\_VEHICLES
- **Downloads:** 11,863,959
- **Rating:** 4.18 / 5 (211,958 ratings)
- **Version:** 11.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06
- **First published:** 2011-04-26
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 53 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.carwale)
- **Website:** [http://www.carwale.com](http://www.carwale.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.carwale.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.carwale.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**CarWale** is a comprehensive car marketplace trusted by over 1 crore users in India, designed to simplify every step of buying, selling and researching cars. Find new and verified used cars, compare models side-by-side, view accurate city-wise on-road prices with tax and insurance breakdowns, and plan your budget with the EMI calculator. Search by budget, fuel type, body type, transmission or features to quickly shortlist the right car.

Get instant used-car valuations, list your car in minutes, and connect with verified dealers or buyers. Book test drives, access special offers and exchange bonuses, and get free RC transfer assistance after a sale. Explore electric vehicles with range and charging details, watch expert and user reviews, and use tools like the quiz-based Car Finder, saved alerts and dealer follow-ups to make confident, transparent purchase or sale decisions.

## Rankings

- #12,110 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NETWORK`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.carwale.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Overall, reviews are largely positive, praising up-to-date, detailed car information, expert reviews, broad brand coverage, and strong comparison features. The app is valued as informative and free to use. However, recurring issues include instability: crashes or failing to display specifications, and occasional missing data in the specs, which affect reliability.

### Pros

- Up-to-date, detailed car information with expert reviews
- Effective comparison features including pros and cons
- Comprehensive specifications across many brands
- Informative content with clear price information
- Free to use

### Cons

- App crashes and stops displaying specifications, making it unusable at times
- Some specifications are missing or not shown in certain views

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.carwale)