My beat-up old Corsa that likes to break down almost exclusively during important events, (my wedding day, Christmas day and family meals), I’m beginning to think some of my anxiety issues have rubbed off on it and it can’t handle social situations. I have seen that little yellow engine management light pop up on the dash more times than I care to remember and 9 times out of 10 it is a relatively simple problem to fix, but as I have no way of knowing the problem we regularly pay out silly amounts of money to our mechanic. The FIXD was launched in 2014 and aims to change the way car owners tackle repairs by helping you to better understand your vehicle. The FIXD unit works with any petrol-powered vehicle from 1996 onwards and any diesel vehicle from 2008 onwards. It is very easy to install, taking under two minutes, and requires zero tools or mechanical knowledge; all you need to do after that is download and connect it to the free FIXD app. The app will tell you why the Check Engine Light is on, the severity of the issue, and how much it will cost to fix it, you will also receive real-time information about Engine Load, Fuel Pressure, and Oil Temperature, and can be used on multiple vehicles. Continuous monitoring will alert you to problems with your vehicle and provide you with the manufacturer-recommended maintenance timeline, so you know when you’re due for a service.
The app stores a history of issues detected within your vehicle, it will provide the factory-recommended maintenance schedule for your specific make/model/year/engine, where you can view exactly what services need to be performed at each maintenance interval to help you know what is required to properly maintain your vehicle and provides mileage-based reminders to alert you when you are approaching a maintenance interval. Other features includeMobile Phone push notifications and Relevant Reminders, which provides reminders for upcoming suggested maintenance and when a check engine light is detected. Ok, so the FIXD won’t stop your car from breaking down but it will provide you with a clear insight into your vehicle’s issues, giving you a greater understanding of the consequences of continuing to drive, and more control over the situation. RRP $59
4 out of 5
Pros
Engine light explained
Multi-vehicle control
Continuous monitoring
Maintenance timeline
Vehicle history
Easy to install
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