Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Check Engine light on? Plug in CarMD!!

CarMD is a hand held device designed to work on all 1996 and newer vehicles ( cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs – foreign and domestic) driven in the U.S., with on-board diagnostic second generation (OBD2) technology. CarMD also works with the newer hybrid vehicles.

Looking to buy a used car. Take this gem with you, to prevent purchasing a car that requires costly repairs. If you get a green light, you're good to go. If you get a yellow or red light there is an issue. Connect the device to your lap top / home computer and you'll be able learn exactly what the problem is (in terms and words you can understand), how to fix it, and the approximate cost of parts and labor in YOUR own area.

If the system doesn't have the information you need, their technicians will research and provide answers within 72 hours. It will also notify you of any important safety recalls and/or service bulletins for your car, which often lead to low- or no-cost repairs before something goes wrong.

The day before I received the CarMD in the mail, the Check Engine light came on in my car. I attached the device and found out exactly what had occurred, the specific part involved as well as how much it would cost to repair, broken down into part and labor cost. Needless to say, the mechanic was amazed how educated I was about the problem.

I can't tell you how empowered this tool has made me feel! No more guessing. No more worrying about being overcharged or whether or not I'll be paying for unnecessary repairs in the future. Being able to know what is wrong and how much it costs in my area makes me an educated consumer, in an area I really have no knowledge of, and it doesn't get any better than that!

Head over to CarMD/Bzz for a $30.00 discount. While you're there check out exactly what systems CarMD tests.

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