There are few things more worrisome to car owners than when that mysterious "check engine" light illuminates. It often forebodes an expensive visit to the auto mechanic's shop, where you are at his ...

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CarMD is the perfect gift for anyone who spends a lot of time driving. This small handheld unit allows you to identify auto problems before having to taking your vehicle into a mechanic and much more.

Irvine-based CarMD, a company that helps motorists troubleshoot vehicle issues, will deploy CarMD Mobile in November, a hand-held device that works with a smartphone app. CarMD’s previous hand-held ...

Here's a cool device for anyone owns a car -- from gear heads to the rest of us. CarMD will diagnose your car's troubles and suggest a fix with your Mac's help, of course. All cars sold in the US ...

“For years, CarMD has been the go-to source to help consumers diagnose their car's check engine light problems and make sure they don't overpay for car repairs,” said Ieon Chen, CarMD's CEO. “Today's ...

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CarMD today announced the launch of its CarMD ® Connect all-in-one smart solution for location sharing and vehicle health monitoring. The product ...

The 2023 CarMD Vehicle Health Index is an annual overview of check engine light-related car repair costs and trends. This year, researchers say that due to the shortage of new inventory, many lessees ...

Most of us aren’t mechanics, so CarMD offers a clever way for customers to quick-check their vehicles by use of a device and software kit that works on all 1996 and newer cars, trucks, SUVs and ...