# Crutchfield (crutchfield.com): agent-readiness 28/100, grade F

> Rank 902 of 1000 on Qomvia (rubric v2.3.0). Last scanned 2026-09-28T03:50:18.161Z. Page: https://qomvia.com/site/crutchfield-com  JSON: https://qomvia.com/api/score/crutchfield-com

## Summary
Category: Electronics and computers
{
  "known": true,
  "confidence": "high",
  "summary": "Crutchfield is a well-established online and catalog retailer of consumer electronics, particularly known for car and home audio equipment. It differentiates itself through strong customer service, detailed product information, and expert technical support.",
  "offerings": [
    "Car audio systems",
    "Home audio equipment",
    "Headphones",
    "Televisions",
    "Pro audio gear",
    "Related accessories"
  ],
  "audience": "Consumers interested in purchasing audio, video, and other electronics, who value comprehensive product information and reliable customer support.",
  "geography": "United States and Canada",
  "strengths": [
    "Excellent customer service and technical support",
    "Comprehensive product guides and expert advice",
    "Wide selection of car and home audio equipment",
    "Reputable and long-standing presence in electronics retail",
    "Focus on helping customers choose the right products"
  ],
  "unknowns": [
    "Specific current inventory levels for all products",
    "The exact return rate or customer satisfaction scores",
    "Details of current employee benefits or corporate structure",
    "Specific market share within the consumer electronics segment",
    "In-depth financial performance data"
  ],
  "alternatives": [
    "bestbuy.com",
    "abt.com",
    "sonicelectronix.com",
    "bhphotovideo.com",
    "adorama.com"
  ],
  "business": "Online and catalog retailer providing a curated selection of consumer electronics, with a strong emphasis on audio and video, for enthusiasts and general consumers across the U.S. and Canada.",
  "competitors": [
    "sonicelectronix.com",
    "abt.com",
    "bhphotovideo.com",
    "worldwidestereo.com",
    "audioadvice.com",
    "parts-express.com",
    "adorama.com"
  ]
}

## Score by group
- Machine access: 11/24
- Content legibility: 5/26
- Discovery surface: 4/20
- Identity & policy: 0/12
- Agent-facing performance: 8/8
- Agent protocols: 0/10
Failing checks:
- [blocker] No discoverable sitemap
- [blocker] The site does not say who it is
- [blocker] Content is buried in boilerplate
- [blocker] Bot protection blocks declared agents
- [blocker] No API or feed to read

## AI mentions and rivals
Named in 1 AI assistant answers.
- abt.com: not measured

## FAQ
Q: Is Crutchfield readable by AI agents?
A: Crutchfield (crutchfield.com) scores 28 out of 100 for agent readiness, grade F, measured 2 days ago, on 28.09.2026. 0 of 3 agent classes we test can use the site, and 8 checks currently block agents outright.

Q: What stops agents from using crutchfield.com?
A: The heaviest problems are: No discoverable sitemap; The site does not say who it is; Content is buried in boilerplate; Bot protection blocks declared agents; No API or feed to read. Each one is scored from a public HTTP response, and the fix for each is listed in the signed-in report.

Q: How is the Crutchfield agent-readiness score calculated?
A: Qomvia fetches public pages of crutchfield.com as an AI agent would and runs the core checks every site gets across 6 groups: Machine access, Content legibility, Discovery surface, Identity & policy, Agent-facing performance, Agent protocols. Checks are weighted by how much an agent loses when they fail, and the score is expressed out of 100.

Q: How often is this score updated?
A: Public scores are re-checked when the site is re-scanned; tracked domains are re-scanned weekly and their owners are alerted when a check regresses. This page shows the scan from 2 days ago, on 28.09.2026.

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