FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. - (Dec. 30, 2009) - CarMD.com Corporation is pleased to offer the 13-0011 CarMD® OBD2 Extension Cable.  This new accessory provides added comfort and convenience when performing an automotive quick check with any CarMD handheld device.  The CarMD extension cable is available for purchase at www.CarMD.com (MSRP: $19.99). 

The CarMD® OBD2 Extension Cable is designed for use with all CarMD handheld automotive devices.  One end of the 22" cable connects to the CarMD tool, while the other plugs into the vehicle's on-board diagnostic (OBD2) port.  It enables the user to view the face of the tool and read the color-coded (green, yellow, red) Vehicle Health Monitor^TM LEDs more quickly and easily without having to rely solely on the tool's audible beeps.  

"We designed this cable to meet the needs and requests of our CarMD customers," says Richard Amador, director of marketing for CarMD.com Corp.  "While the CarMD tool is very easy to use right from the comfort of your car or truck's front seat, some vehicles have a tighter fit or require the tool to be plugged in upside down backwards.  This extension cable enables our customers to sit back against the front seat and see when the test is complete, as indicated by the green, yellow and red lights."

Amador adds that this accessory is also ideal for customers who are hard of hearing, as well as do-it-yourselfers who wish to use their CarMD tool to confirm repairs have been made by performing a drive-cycle test.  He cautions; however, that it is never a good idea to view the tool while driving.  CarMD recommends reading the screen and LEDs when you have come to a complete stop in a safe area, or bringing along a passenger when conducting drive-cycle reviews to confirm repairs.

The CarMD® handheld device and software kit works on all 1996 and newer OBD2 cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans manufactured for use in the U.S. - foreign and domestic.  The easy-to-use tester can be used by the average driver to quick check an unlimited number of vehicles.  Within seconds, its Vehicle Health Monitor^TM LEDs (green, yellow, red) tell the driver if the vehicle's systems are running normally, which is beneficial when to catch hidden problems before they become expensive repairs, inspect used cars, and determine if the vehicle will pass its emissions test.  When a problem is found, CarMD customers gain access to an unprecedented diagnostic database using the included software, their computer and own Internet connection, to generate a report with probable cause, estimated repair costs, vehicle recalls and more.

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 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.   The product is supported Monday - Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m (PST) by ASE Certified Technicians based in the U.S.A.   For more information, visit www.CarMD.com or see us at 2010 MacWorld Expo Booth #478.

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