Thursday, August 18, 2005

CarMD. com Puts Automotive Health in the Palm of Your Hand

CarMD. com Puts Automotive Health in the Palm of Your Hand

CarMD. com Corp. introduced today a revolutionary diagnostic tool that gives drivers a fast, convenient solution for monitoring their vehicle’s health. CarMD combines an easy-to-use handheld tester with an unprecedented online database to provide consumers with information that, until now, only mechanics could access. For the first time, CarMD can now be purchased direct by consumers.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA (PRWEB) March 29, 2006

CarMD. com Corp. introduced today a revolutionary diagnostic tool that gives drivers a fast, convenient solution for monitoring their vehicle’s health. CarMD combines an easy-to-use handheld tester with an unprecedented online database to provide consumers with information that, until now, only mechanics could access. For the first time, CarMD can now be purchased direct by consumers.

Incorporating patented* technology that is proven completely safe for both your vehicle and personal computer, CarMD can be used on multiple vehicles, yet costs less than a typical trip to see a mechanic. Consumers can purchase CarMD using a toll-free phone number or online at www. CarMD. com.

“Those days of feeling at the mercy of your mechanic, dreading a trip to the used car lot and panicking when your ‘Check Engine’ light comes on are over,” said Kristin Brocoff, marketing manager for CarMD. com Corp. “CarMD serves a wide range of uses -- from checking out a used car before buying to determining why your ‘Check Engine’ light is on and helping with your overall car-maintenance program.”

All cars, light trucks, SUVs and minivans manufactured for use in the U. S. since 1996 have an on-board computer that triggers the “Check Engine” light to illuminate if it locates a problem that affects emissions. Problems can range from a loose gas cap, which wastes fuel and causes pollution, to an engine misfire, which may cause permanent damage. CarMD is a lightweight, diagnostic device that employs the same type of technology as the tools used by mechanics, but costs less and is easy to use. It works on all 1996 and newer cars, light trucks, SUVs and minivans manufactured for use in the U. S. -– foreign and domestic. 

Here’s how to use CarMD: simply plug the handheld tester into a vehicle’s OBD2 Data Link Connector (which can be found under or near your car’s dashboard), turn on the ignition, and wait for the tester to collect your vehicle’s information. Then, take the tester and plug it into your computer to download user-friendly reports via the CarMD website, at www. CarMD. com. CarMD helps identify the most likely problem and what needs to be done to correct it.

The CarMD tester, which measures 5” x 2”, fits easily inside a glove compartment, purse or toolbox. Its color-coded LEDs provide a quick indication as to whether or not all systems are running normally on your car (green=OK, yellow=possible problem, red=service required.) Even if you can’t get to a computer for a full diagnostic report, the LEDs can be easily referred to when inspecting a used car or preparing for a long trip.

While the CarMD tool can be used independently, it is the CarMD. com website that provides consumers with the true solution for automotive maintenance and repair. CarMD customers receive access to accurate, value-added data, including consumer-friendly information on potential problems and their solutions, estimated repair costs and more. The CarMD website was designed with support from Irvine, Calif.-based Metafuse to merge the tool and extensive knowledgebase with a PC and the Internet to deliver important information to consumers.

CarMD is designed and engineered by a leading automotive aftermarket manufacturer with more than 30 years’ experience making automotive test equipment for professional technicians and do-it-yourselfers. Years of experience and manufacturing volume enable the company to make this revolutionary tool affordable to drivers of all ages and income levels. Nearly a decade in the making, its proprietary database includes hundreds of thousands of lines of code with the most common problems and real-life fixes. In addition, the same ASE-certified technicians who support some of the world’s leading automotive testing products are available to provide CarMD customers with technical support via phone or email.

“With CarMD, no one needs to feel inadequate about car maintenance or what they should do when they sense or detect a problem,” Brocoff noted. “CarMD empowers consumers to take personal control of their vehicle’s health and well-being.”

Distributed by CarMD. com Corp., CarMD costs $89.99 and includes: one handheld tester, a Quick Reference User’s Guide, demo video, USB cable with CD software to link the tester to a Windows-based PC and access to an online database via www. CarMD. com. CarMD is available direct to consumers via two convenient options: 1) toll-free phone at 888.MyCarMD (888.692.2763) or 2) online at www. CarMD. com.

About CarMD Corp.

Founded in 2003, the mission of Fountain Valley, Calif.-based CarMD. com Corp., is to empower consumers by providing them with the tools and information they need to make better-educated decisions about their vehicle’s health and maintenance. For more information, visit www. CarMD. com. 

(Media Note: Product review samples, photos and interviews with company founders are available upon request.)

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