This "Dorm-Room Startup" is changing the way people service their cars by giving power back to the consumer.

There are thousands of reasons a check engine light comes on, and figuring out the exact cause always required a trip to the mechanic. That mechanic often charged whatever he wanted. But now, this has changed.

Tired of seeing their family and friends stress out over car repairs, three engineering students from Georgia Tech designed this new affordable device that instantly diagnoses about 7,000 different problems with your car. It then translates that diagnostic into simple, easy-to-understand terms! And, it works with all gas, diesel, and hybrid cars newer than model year 2005. It works with many older cars too.

It’s called FIXD and it’s a “game-changer.” You plug FIXD into a small, hidden port near your steering wheel. Then, look at your smartphone and know:

1. Is there’s a problem with your car?
2. How serious is it?
3. Is it an emergency?
4. What it could cost?

With FIXD, the next time you need to take your car into the shop... you are in control. You can confidently tell the mechanic exactly what needs to be done and how much you are going to pay for it!

The bottom line: FIXD gives you the information you need to take control of your own car and avoid paying too much or getting repairs you don’t need.

Know Exactly What Your Car Needs In 3 Easy Steps

Step 1) Plug FIXD into your car’s diagnostic port – takes less than 60 seconds and anyone can do it (even grandma) – no professionals or tools needed!

Step 2) Sync it with your phone – using their free app (available on Android & iOS).

Step 3) Open the App and press SCAN – just like that, FIXD sends your phone notifications based on your specific make and model about upcoming maintenance, engine problems, and more!

Best part: If and when that ‘Check Engine Light’ comes on, FIXD tells you exactly what’s causing it with an understandable explanation. No more looking up codes or wondering if you’re spending too much at the repair shop – never again!

You can also turn off the check engine light right from the FIXD app if the problem is not serious (e.g., you didn’t screw the gas cap on tight enough) or if you want to see if the light comes back on after further driving.

Diagnostic Technology costs $800, $1,200, even $2,000 or more and is usually only found in professional Auto Shops. In fact, these inventors first sold this product to mechanics, but then they had an idea: What if everyone had this transparency and control over their car? So they made a version that anyone could use. They made both iOS and Android apps. And, made it easy to understand.

That’s what makes this startup so great.

FIXD is about the price of a tank of gas and you can purchase it on their official website below: