I’ve had a CarMD scanner for probably 20 years and love it, so this was good news! - Car Pro Show host Jerry Reynolds
CarMD is announcing the launch of CarMD Connect - its new all-in-one smart solution for location sharing and vehicle health monitoring. The easy-to-use plug-in device connects to a no-subscription mobile app that delivers real-time insight to know where your vehicle is and if it's safe to drive. CarMD suggests it could helpful for things like keeping tabs on a teen driver, or for vehicle owners who wants better control of their car care.
"As vehicles grow more complex, and consumers embrace apps and AI, CarMD continues to enhance the car ownership experience," said Derek Chenn, CarMD's marketing director. "This product builds on CarMD's two decades of helping drivers monitor vehicle health and make smarter repair decisions. CarMD Connect isn't just another tracker — it combines diagnostics, safety alerts, and shared access in one simple solution. Beta testers, especially parents of teen drivers, have praised its connection, real-time alerts and peace of mind."
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CarMD says since its first product launched in 2006, millions of drivers have trusted it to monitor vehicle health, inspect used cars, diagnose car problems, and save money on car repair. With its newest product, CarMD Connect, you can:
- Location Sharing + Geofencing. Know where your loved ones and their vehicles are at all times. The My Groups feature lets you set up safe zones and receive alerts when loved ones enter or leave a set location like school or work.
- Vehicle Health Monitoring. Get real-time vehicle status alerts and stay ahead of costly repairs with proactive insights. Continuously monitor vital systems and detect issues like a failing catalytic converter or low battery voltage to avoid surprise breakdowns. Decipher dashboard warning lights; get technician-verified fixes — including repair costs and service scheduling.
- Ask CarMD the AI Auto Expert. Get 24/7 personalized, car-specific answers to your car questions powered by decades of expert repair data – from "What tire pressure do my car's tires need?" to "What type of gas does my car take?" to "My car is blowing white smoke, should I worry?".
- Co-Manage Vehicles. Monitor and manage all family vehicles from a single dashboard. Use it to get registration, emission and service reminders, and keep car maintenance records, which can maximize used car resale value. (One device per vehicle).
- Emergency Assistance. Call 911 or send alerts to emergency contacts with one tap.
- Track trips. Log, sort and export trips by date, distance and category (business, personal, school).
Ask CarMD is the only AI auto expert that taps insight from CarMD's proprietary knowledge base – which the company says was developed over decades with real world vehicle service and repair data from more than 100 million technician-verified, vehicle-specific fixes, plus licensed information from OEMs. When you engage with Ask CarMD, you get personalized answers customized to your vehicle, which is more accurate than if you were to ask an off-the-shelf chatbot.
The CarMD Connect device is designed to work with 1996 and later OBD2 compliant passenger cars and light-duty trucks. Check CarMD's coverage checker to see if it will work on your vehicle. The app works on both Apple and Android devices and is available in the Apple App and Google Play stores. CarMD says there are no hidden costs, subscription fees or ongoing charges. For more information, click here.
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