What’s the first thing I did when my CarMD arrived? Hooked it up to my vehicle, of course! And surprise, surprise what did I learn? Well, first I found that it was super easy to
connect…of course some might comment that that goes without saying. After following the simple instructions for
connecting to my vehicle, I installed the software. Again, this was super easy
to do. Once I hooked up the device to my computer via the USB cord included, I
found that this little gadget automatically registered the vehicle’s VIN and
proceeded to tell my exactly why the check engine light has been on for the
past year plus despite never even running badly (thankfully, not a big deal and
very easy to replace).
To top it all off, it even told me approximately how much
the repair should cost, both in terms of parts and labor, so I will know if a
mechanic’s estimate is a good one or not.
All in all, this has to be the most useful automotive accessory ever
devised. It uses terminology that even someone with little or no car knowledge
(ME!) can understand. We’ll be taking the car in soon to have the inexpensive
part fixed and know exactly what to expect. Very comforting.
I only have one negative comment concerning the CarMD and that
has to do with the case that comes with it.
It comes with a small form fitting nylon bag that ordinarily would be
sufficient. However, mine also came with
an extension cable which seems to be an excellent idea but does not fit in the
bag. So either I get something different
to keep them in or risk losing the cable because I can’t keep them
together. I must admit, there are far
worse predicaments.
Right now, CarMD is offering this unit at a discounted
price. Go to http://carmd.com/bzz for a $30
discount. It is well worth the cost.
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