From the Manufacturer
CarMD is the personal car doctor for your vehicle. It's a comprehensive system that eliminates the worry and anxiety of what to expect when servicing your vehicle. Avoid overpaying for vehicle repairs with the CarMD Vehicle Health System.
With CarMD You Can:
- Find out why your check engine light is on
- Know what needs to be fixed and what it should cost before seeing a mechanic
- Save money and time by fixing simple problems yourself
- Read and retrieve codes from the following vehicle systems: powertrain (Check Engine--vehicle sensors), body (ABS--brake system), and chassis (SRS--safety system)
- Get access to CarMD’s ASE Certified Technicians via a toll-free number if you ever encounter a "check engine" light problem while on the side of the road
- Learn if your vehicle will pass its emissions test
CarMD Is Powerful and Easy To Use
In 3 simple steps, you can have access to your vehicle’s health condition without needing to know how a car works. CarMD uses the same sophisticated technology and knowledge as your mechanic, but in a simple hand-held device with direct access to CarMD's proprietary website of solutions.
CarMD Works on All 1996 and Newer Vehicles
CarMD is designed to work on all 1996 and newer vehicles driven in North America, with on-board diagnostic second generation (OBD2) technology. This includes cars, light duty trucks, minivans, hybrid vehicles, and SUVs--foreign and domestic. A light-duty truck is any motor vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating (curb weight plus payload) of no more than 8,500 pounds (3,855.5 kg).
Where Does CarMD Plug In?
CarMD plug into a connector is conveniently found inside your vehicle. It is generally found under a car’s steering wheel, but manufacturers are given the option to place it in nine different locations (see diagram at the right). CarMD also makes it convenient by providing you a photo and exact location of your vehicle’s plug by simply selecting your vehicle’s year, make and model.
CarMD Works On Both PC and Mac Systems
Your CarMD includes a CD with the required software and instructional video to install it on your PC with Windows operating system or on an Apple Macintosh computer. This software is necessary to securely capture the data from the CarMD device and send it to CarMD’s proprietary website to generate your vehicle’s health report.