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Clever New Device Prevents $1,000s In Car Repairs
April 13, 2017 | UPDATED April 28, 2017
Have you ever gone to get a simple oil change only to have the mechanic hit you with a long list of repairs that cost $100s — even $1,000s?

Of course. It happens to everyone, because shops don’t make money on oil changes and tire rotations. Their business model is built around “upsells” and they have to hit you with other services to make a profit.

Sadly, most of us are easy prey. Mechanics call the check engine light the “idiot light” for a reason. They know that the average person doesn’t know enough to question what services and repairs are needed.

And so we all just end up blindly paying to have things done whether we need it or not.

It’s not right, but it’s reality.
The Solution: FIXD
I recently learned about FIXD (found at CarHealthMonitor.com). Basically, you can think of it like a FitBit for your car. (Or like a code scanner on steroids.)

Using the OBD (on-board diagnostics) port in your car and an app on your smartphone, you can instantly do a “health” check on your vehicle. Brilliant!

FIXD was invented by four students from Georgia Tech, fueled by the frustration of getting pushed around and exploited at auto shops.
Inventors of FIXD
The inventors of FIXD
Like people, cars get ‘sick,’ too — and the only way they can tell us what is wrong is through the check engine light. Our team knew that there must be a better way to diagnose your car’s health — and now FIXD is here to help! I have a passion for creative innovation, especially when it means creating a solution to a wide-reaching problem. FIXD is the perfect solution for people (like me!) who don’t speak ‘car.’
How It Works
The FIXD sensor works by plugging into the OBD (on-board diagnostics) port of your car. (It’s the same port that mechanics hook their code reader to.)

NOTE: Every vehicle made in 1996 or later is required to have an OBD port. It’s typically located below the steering wheel, under the dash.
The sensor connects via Bluetooth to the FIXD App on your smartphone, where you can easily see a quick scan of all your car’s systems and any problems found.
See What That “Check Engine” Light Means
If your check engine lights comes on, it could mean anything from a loose gas cap to a life-threatening malfunction — you wouldn’t know the difference without getting your car into the shop (…and is it even safe enough to drive to the mechanic?)

FIXD changes that by showing you what’s wrong and how severe the problem is… in simple, easy-to-understand terms so you know what’s going on.

If it’s something simple like a loose gas cap, FIXD can turn off your check engine light right from the app. This function is also helpful if you want to turn off the warning light to see if the error pops back up (sometimes a computer glitch will trip false errors).

If it’s a real problem that needs attention, this device arms you with the knowledge you need when talking to your mechanic. I guarantee you’ll be treated differently when you come in knowing what you’re talking about. That kind of confidence saves you money.
Where To Get One
The best deal I’ve found is HERE for $59 + $5 S&H. At that price, FIXD basically pays for itself with one saved diagnostic fee at the mechanic. I’ve ordered two for my cars and I can’t wait to try them out. Stay tuned for an update!
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