CarMD Earns Coveted CES Innovations Award
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.--CarMD.com Corp. announced today that its CarMDTM diagnostic tool has received the 2007 CES Innovation Award from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for outstanding design and engineering excellence in consumer electronics. CarMD (www.CarMD.com), which won in the Innovation Award’s Mobile Technology category, is a revolutionary new automotive device that empowers drivers to monitor their vehicle’s health in ways that only a trained mechanic could until now.
“Earlier this year, after nearly a decade under development, we launched CarMD to benefit drivers of all ages and income levels,” said Kristin Brocoff, marketing manager for CarMD.com Corp. “The CES Innovations Award validates our efforts and recognizes the many benefits that our multi-patented product provides – from a better way to inspect a used car before buying to lessening the worries associated with ‘Check Engine’ problems and haggling over repair estimates.”
The CarMD handheld tester, which fits easily inside a glove compartment, works on all 1996 and newer cars, light trucks, SUVs and minivans in the U.S. – foreign and domestic. The handy, easy-to-use device can quick check an unlimited number of vehicles. Within seconds, its color-coded LEDs tell the driver if the vehicle’s systems are running normally, which is beneficial when inspecting a used car or preparing for a road trip. Launched in March 2006, CarMD is available direct to consumers for $89.99 online at www.CarMD.com.
CarMD customers also gain free access to an unprecedented diagnostic database with coverage for up to three household vehicles and support from ASE Certified technicians. This feature is invaluable in helping drivers with little or no automotive experience determine why their “Check Engine” light is on. To obtain a detailed diagnostic report for their vehicle, CarMD customers simply install the CarMD software, link the tester to their PC via included USB connector and create an account. The CarMD online database does the rest, including run a report with probable cause and estimated dealer repair costs.
There are no monthly or annual subscription costs for the software or ASE support, which is also available by toll-free phone: 888.MyCarMD (888.692.2763), if you can’t get to a computer but need a diagnosis.
“Priced below a typical trip to the repair shop, CarMD provides empowerment and value for drivers,” noted Keith Andreasen, CarMD’s director of technical services. “In the unfortunate event that your ‘Check Engine’ light comes on, you can now quickly determine the problem and what you can reasonably expect to pay to fix it. Drivers across the country are benefiting from CarMD, whether by saving time and money on repair costs, examining a used vehicle before buying it, or simply obtaining peace of mind before taking a family road trip,” he added.
About CES Innovations Award
Since 1989, the prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards have given consumer technology manufacturers and developers an opportunity to have their newest products judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade press. Recognizing the most innovative consumer electronics products in 31 categories, Innovations has become a hallmark for the best-designed products in consumer technology. See the Best of Innovations special display in the Las Vegas Convention Center Grand Lobby during the 2007 International CES January 8-11, 2007.
About CarMD.com Corp.
The mission of Fountain Valley, Calif.-based CarMD.com Corp. is to empower consumers by providing the tools and information needed to make better-educated decisions about their vehicle’s health and maintenance. Distributed by CarMD.com Corp., CarMD costs $89.99 and is available in the U.S. direct to consumers via two convenient options: 1) toll-free phone: 888.MyCarMD (888.692.2763), or 2) online at www.CarMD.com.