Fixd Review

What is FIXD?

FIXD comes with both an OBD-II tool and an app that you can download to an iPhone or Android phone. The app is available from the app store that you can access on either type of phone. This tool functions as both a diagnostic tool and accessory that quickly identifies issues with the computer system in your vehicle. Measuring less than two inches on all sides, it’s so tiny that you can keep it in your toolbox or your car. When you store it in your glove box or trunk, you can diagnose issues that arise when you’re on your way to work or in the middle of a family vacation.

The tool and app work together to give you data about your car. While you can use it to find out why the check engine light just came on or why your engine roars when you hit the gas, you can also view simple data about your engine and other parts. That data can help you better maintain your car and keep it running longer than you might expect. If you have a hard time finding a mechanic who you can trust, you can use FIXD to diagnose common problems from your garage or on your driveway.

How Does FIXD Work?

When you buy this tool, you get both the diagnostic sensor that acts as a scanner and the FIXD app. Before you can run a scan on your car, you must plug the tool into your vehicle. If you ever used one of the boxes that insurers offer to help lower your rates, you’ll already know how this works. You will then need to open the store on your phone where you buy and download apps.

Anyone using an Android phone will use the Google Play Store. Once the store loads, do a search for FIXD and download the official app from the manufacturer. You need to click on the name of the app and then select the install button before waiting for it to download.

As soon as you plug in the tool, open the FIXD app. You can use the Bluetooth on your phone to search for the sensor and form the connection that you need.

Should You Buy it?

As important as your general health is, the health of your vehicle is just as important. Something as simple as a loose wire in the motor can cause your check engine light to come on and stay on for weeks at a time.

There is no guarantee that the light came on because of something simple though, which is why you need a diagnostic scanning tool such as FIXD. FIXD comes with a sensor that you can plug in and set up in seconds as well as an app that works with that tool.

One benefit of this tool is that it does not require charging or new batteries. The power from your engine provides all the power that the tool itself needs. As long as you have a Bluetooth connection between the tool and your phone, you get full access to the app. FIXD does require that you create an account once you download the app. If you upgrade to a better phone later, you can log in with your information and gain access to your account again. While this is a tool that we recommend and one we think you should buy, we wanted to show you some of the pros and cons of this model to help you feel confident about your purchase.