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LearnVest: Driving For Your Job? Track Your Mileage
July 22, 2011 - LearnVest "Maintaining an accurate travel log is essential for deducting business mileage. Although it may seem obvious to keep precise travel records, it can be challenging and tedious to keep track of every trip. That's why many businesspeople are equipping their cars with gadgets to handle the grunt work of mileage tracking. Devices, such as CarCheckup, plug into a vehicle's diagnostic port (required on all vehicles made after 1996) and record information from the vehicle's computer. "
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July 22, 2011 - LearnVest "Maintaining an accurate travel log is essential for deducting business mileage. Although it may seem obvious to keep precise travel records, it can be challenging and tedious to keep track of every trip. That's why many businesspeople are equipping their cars with gadgets to handle the grunt work of mileage tracking. Devices, such as CarCheckup, plug into a vehicle's diagnostic port (required on all vehicles made after 1996) and record information from the vehicle's computer. "
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CNN Money: Why is the check engine light on again!?
July 8, 2011 - CNN Money "By the way, the OBD port can provide other information besides just things going wrong. If you leave the CarCheckup device connected as you drive, it can collect a host of information about how you or others who use your car -- like your teenage offspring --- are driving. It collects data on top speed during a trip and the number of 'hard' and 'extreme' acceleration and braking maneuvers. Information like that could be even more useful for keeping your car on the road and out of the shop. "
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July 8, 2011 - CNN Money "By the way, the OBD port can provide other information besides just things going wrong. If you leave the CarCheckup device connected as you drive, it can collect a host of information about how you or others who use your car -- like your teenage offspring --- are driving. It collects data on top speed during a trip and the number of 'hard' and 'extreme' acceleration and braking maneuvers. Information like that could be even more useful for keeping your car on the road and out of the shop. "
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Fox59 News: New device promises to analyze driving and diagnose problems - May 26, 2011
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MSN Money: 5 Ways to Save on Gas
April 29, 2011 - MSN Money "Fortunately, while little can be done to stop escalating costs, there are a few steps motorists can take to minimize the toll it takes on their pocketbooks. 'The biggest way to save on gas is to lower the amount of fuel you use,' Jen Funkhouser, the co-founder and CEO of CarCheckup, tells MainStreet. The most obvious way to do this, of course, is to simply drive less, but for those who prefer to stay on the road, there are some small changes to your driving habits you can make. "
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April 29, 2011 - MSN Money "Fortunately, while little can be done to stop escalating costs, there are a few steps motorists can take to minimize the toll it takes on their pocketbooks. 'The biggest way to save on gas is to lower the amount of fuel you use,' Jen Funkhouser, the co-founder and CEO of CarCheckup, tells MainStreet. The most obvious way to do this, of course, is to simply drive less, but for those who prefer to stay on the road, there are some small changes to your driving habits you can make. "
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Geek Mom: A New Way to Keep My Teen Safe.
April 12, 2011 - Geek Mom "Their slogan is 'Connect. Drive. Know.' I was surprised to find it's a handy little device that can be used for much more than just monitoring teens. The more I thought about it, the more I wished we'd had this thing when my grandmother was on the edge of needing to hand over her driving privilege (she was legally blind and still driving). CarCheckup can also be used to track business miles and, one of my favorite features, it monitors the car's check engine light."
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April 12, 2011 - Geek Mom "Their slogan is 'Connect. Drive. Know.' I was surprised to find it's a handy little device that can be used for much more than just monitoring teens. The more I thought about it, the more I wished we'd had this thing when my grandmother was on the edge of needing to hand over her driving privilege (she was legally blind and still driving). CarCheckup can also be used to track business miles and, one of my favorite features, it monitors the car's check engine light."
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CNN Money: 5 great gadgets for small business
March 30, 2011 - CNN Money "With CarCheckup, a device that plugs into the onboard diagnostic port (found in all cars made after 1996), tracking mileage becomes simple. The device records distance traveled every time you start up your vehicle, and it plugs into any PC via USB to download mileage records to your computer in CarCheckup's software or Excel."
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March 30, 2011 - CNN Money "With CarCheckup, a device that plugs into the onboard diagnostic port (found in all cars made after 1996), tracking mileage becomes simple. The device records distance traveled every time you start up your vehicle, and it plugs into any PC via USB to download mileage records to your computer in CarCheckup's software or Excel."
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Forbes: 6 Ways To Write Off Your Car Expenses
March 18, 2011 - Forbes "If you are a freelancer and otherwise self-employed individual, you can deduct the cost of business use, even if it's on your personal vehicle. This is the best method for those who work under a sole proprietorship rather than as a legal business structure such as a corporation. The key here is to separate business use from personal use, which can be done by using some sort of tracking mechanism like CarCheckup, a small device which plugs into your car for business trips and then uploads mileage information and other data to your computer when you plug it in via USB. "
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March 18, 2011 - Forbes "If you are a freelancer and otherwise self-employed individual, you can deduct the cost of business use, even if it's on your personal vehicle. This is the best method for those who work under a sole proprietorship rather than as a legal business structure such as a corporation. The key here is to separate business use from personal use, which can be done by using some sort of tracking mechanism like CarCheckup, a small device which plugs into your car for business trips and then uploads mileage information and other data to your computer when you plug it in via USB. "
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Torque News: CarCheckup serves car owners with more than just engine codes
March 3, 2011 - Torque News "Thanks to a unique plug-in product called CarCheckup, you now have access to all that on-board diagnostics (OBD) data that was once available only to professional mechanics, but with the added benefit of recording trip information. "
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March 3, 2011 - Torque News "Thanks to a unique plug-in product called CarCheckup, you now have access to all that on-board diagnostics (OBD) data that was once available only to professional mechanics, but with the added benefit of recording trip information. "
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Reuters: Protesters rally in Libya, and you'll pay at the pump
February 25, 2011 - Reuters "Track your costs. If you drive business miles, don't be lazy about keeping track of them so you can either deduct your cost or bill your boss for them. The going rate from the Internal Revenue Service is 51 cents a mile. You can do this with a simple notebook in your car, or get a device that will do it for you automatically at CarCheckup. " Read whole article
February 25, 2011 - Reuters "Track your costs. If you drive business miles, don't be lazy about keeping track of them so you can either deduct your cost or bill your boss for them. The going rate from the Internal Revenue Service is 51 cents a mile. You can do this with a simple notebook in your car, or get a device that will do it for you automatically at CarCheckup. " Read whole article
Monvolant: Dr. Snitch monitors your car
February 21, 2011 - Monvolant "There are several gadgets in the automotive diagnostic market, but here is one that also tells you how son drove the family car on Friday evening. The CarCheckup also gives mileage readings, useful for businesses or self-employed. The gadget plugs into the on-board diagnostic system (under the dash of cars built since 1996). It records acceleration and braking, top speed and distance traveled for each trip. "
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February 21, 2011 - Monvolant "There are several gadgets in the automotive diagnostic market, but here is one that also tells you how son drove the family car on Friday evening. The CarCheckup also gives mileage readings, useful for businesses or self-employed. The gadget plugs into the on-board diagnostic system (under the dash of cars built since 1996). It records acceleration and braking, top speed and distance traveled for each trip. "
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Bloomberg Businessweek: Keep a Business Mileage Log for the Tax Deduction
February 18, 2011 - Bloomberg Businessweek - "Business mileage deduction is an easy way for small businesses and their owners to save money on their taxes. The 2011 IRS standard mileage rate is 51¢ per mile. Over time, this amount adds up and helps offset the ever-rising cost of gas. To take advantage of this tax deduction, be sure to keep detailed records and research which trips count towards your business mileage. Here are some common but frequently overlooked trips that apply toward your business mileage:" Read whole article
February 18, 2011 - Bloomberg Businessweek - "Business mileage deduction is an easy way for small businesses and their owners to save money on their taxes. The 2011 IRS standard mileage rate is 51¢ per mile. Over time, this amount adds up and helps offset the ever-rising cost of gas. To take advantage of this tax deduction, be sure to keep detailed records and research which trips count towards your business mileage. Here are some common but frequently overlooked trips that apply toward your business mileage:" Read whole article
Detroit News: Web device monitors driving patterns
February 3, 2011 - Detroit News "It displays the information in various forms, from graphs that show such things as miles per hour and rpm throughout your trips to those that show distance traveled, top speed, how much time the car spent at various speeds (say from 60-69 or 70-plus), and how often there was hard acceleration or extreme braking. " Read whole article
February 3, 2011 - Detroit News "It displays the information in various forms, from graphs that show such things as miles per hour and rpm throughout your trips to those that show distance traveled, top speed, how much time the car spent at various speeds (say from 60-69 or 70-plus), and how often there was hard acceleration or extreme braking. " Read whole article
ConsumerAffairs.com: When Deducting Mileage, Keep Careful Records
January 31, 2011 - ConsumerAffairs.com "Consumers are equipping themselves with a gadget that lets them track and store vehicle mileage online so it's simple to deduct from their taxes." "...the IRS as saying if you prepare a record in a computer memory device with the aid of a logging program, it is considered an adequate record." Read whole article
January 31, 2011 - ConsumerAffairs.com "Consumers are equipping themselves with a gadget that lets them track and store vehicle mileage online so it's simple to deduct from their taxes." "...the IRS as saying if you prepare a record in a computer memory device with the aid of a logging program, it is considered an adequate record." Read whole article
Gear Review: CarCheckup OBD II Scan Tool and Data Logger; a Worthy Addition to Any Toolbox
January 4, 2011 - Gear Diary "The CarCheckup is kind of like swiss army tool for your automotive computer and does a great job exporting the data to a very usable and readable format." "It`s extremely simple to use and can easily find a well earned spot in anyone`s toolbox." "...basically just plug it in and drive." Read whole article
January 4, 2011 - Gear Diary "The CarCheckup is kind of like swiss army tool for your automotive computer and does a great job exporting the data to a very usable and readable format." "It`s extremely simple to use and can easily find a well earned spot in anyone`s toolbox." "...basically just plug it in and drive." Read whole article
CarCheckup: Versatile Gadget for Drivers
December 30, 2010 - LA Splash Magazine "CarCheckup is a simple to use, data-gathering and analysis gadget for vehicles. It`s great for drivers who want to monitor the condition of their car, parents who would like to monitor their teen driver and professionals that want to simplify the tracking of business miles." "Now there`s no need to track mileage with a pen and paper, and the data can even be exported to MS Excel! It`s ready to use right out of the box!" Read whole article
December 30, 2010 - LA Splash Magazine "CarCheckup is a simple to use, data-gathering and analysis gadget for vehicles. It`s great for drivers who want to monitor the condition of their car, parents who would like to monitor their teen driver and professionals that want to simplify the tracking of business miles." "Now there`s no need to track mileage with a pen and paper, and the data can even be exported to MS Excel! It`s ready to use right out of the box!" Read whole article
Car and Driver Radio Interview about CarCheckup
October 30, 2010 - Jennifer Funkhouser, CEO of CarCheckup, was on Car & Driver to talk with host Alan Tayor about CarCheckup and its offerings. Listen and View Transcript
October 30, 2010 - Jennifer Funkhouser, CEO of CarCheckup, was on Car & Driver to talk with host Alan Tayor about CarCheckup and its offerings. Listen and View Transcript
CarCheckup logs data, helps you with Check Engine light codes
December 7, 2010 - Boston Herald "...you might also enjoy using CarCheckup to keep track of your mileage and driving habits. CarCheckup has a built in USB connector that plugs into your computer and lets you transfer collected data to an account you set up at the CarCheckup website. The information is displayed through charts and figures and can show you when your car accelerated or braked hard and more..." Read whole article
December 7, 2010 - Boston Herald "...you might also enjoy using CarCheckup to keep track of your mileage and driving habits. CarCheckup has a built in USB connector that plugs into your computer and lets you transfer collected data to an account you set up at the CarCheckup website. The information is displayed through charts and figures and can show you when your car accelerated or braked hard and more..." Read whole article
Know before you go: Car check-up is part of parenting
November 10, 2010 - Examiner.com "A growing body of research indicates that close parental management of teen drivers can lead to less risky driving behavior, fewer traffic tickets, and fewer crashes.... Car Checkup is a resource that many parents of teen drivers should review and consider. ..." Read whole article
November 10, 2010 - Examiner.com "A growing body of research indicates that close parental management of teen drivers can lead to less risky driving behavior, fewer traffic tickets, and fewer crashes.... Car Checkup is a resource that many parents of teen drivers should review and consider. ..." Read whole article
Help Your Teen Drive Safely With CarCheckup
November 10, 2010 - Positively Parenting "Many parents monitor their child`s computer activity and grades, so it only makes sense that they would be able to monitor their child driving a 5,000 pound car as they cruise down the highway. There is a new device on the market that allows parents to check up on their kids` driving to ensure that they are driving safely. CarCheckup..." Read whole article
November 10, 2010 - Positively Parenting "Many parents monitor their child`s computer activity and grades, so it only makes sense that they would be able to monitor their child driving a 5,000 pound car as they cruise down the highway. There is a new device on the market that allows parents to check up on their kids` driving to ensure that they are driving safely. CarCheckup..." Read whole article
One Momma Saving Money: CarCheckup Review
November 9, 2010 - "The device serves as a deterrent for teens to drive recklessly - as they know Mom and Dad will find out. CarCheckup also developed a comprehensive driving contract to allow parents and teens to agree upon expected driving behavior...." Read whole article
November 9, 2010 - "The device serves as a deterrent for teens to drive recklessly - as they know Mom and Dad will find out. CarCheckup also developed a comprehensive driving contract to allow parents and teens to agree upon expected driving behavior...." Read whole article
The Gadgeteer: CarCheckup Review
July 27, 2010 - "A nice thing about having this device is that it can pull up the error codes from your cars on-board computer. ... The CarCheckup is excellent if you keep logs of your mileage and trip times for business and it is a handy tool for those parents who are concerned for their new teen drivers...." Read whole article
July 27, 2010 - "A nice thing about having this device is that it can pull up the error codes from your cars on-board computer. ... The CarCheckup is excellent if you keep logs of your mileage and trip times for business and it is a handy tool for those parents who are concerned for their new teen drivers...." Read whole article
Product Review: CarCheckup Automotive Diagnostic Tool
June 20, 2010 - CarBible.com "What helps the CarCheckup to compete in this marketplace is the datalogger. For business mileage, it's a great way to automatically report miles driven. For concerned parents, it's an impartial observer that has no bias and simply reports everything exactly as it was..." Read whole article
June 20, 2010 - CarBible.com "What helps the CarCheckup to compete in this marketplace is the datalogger. For business mileage, it's a great way to automatically report miles driven. For concerned parents, it's an impartial observer that has no bias and simply reports everything exactly as it was..." Read whole article
In-Car Spy Device Could Drive Sales
May 29, 2010 - Indianapolis Business Journal "CarCheckup`s versatility - going beyond mere trouble codes to data applications for teen driving and business mileage - might give it an advantage in a crowded market for gadgets that plug into the OBD port..." Read whole article
May 29, 2010 - Indianapolis Business Journal "CarCheckup`s versatility - going beyond mere trouble codes to data applications for teen driving and business mileage - might give it an advantage in a crowded market for gadgets that plug into the OBD port..." Read whole article
Indside INdiana Business Spotlight: TV Interview with Co-Founder, Jennifer Funkhouser
May 7, 2010 - CEO and Co-Founder, Jennifer Funkhouser, sat down with Gerry Dick on Inside INdiana Business to talk about CarCheckup and what it offers to consumers. Watch Video
May 7, 2010 - CEO and Co-Founder, Jennifer Funkhouser, sat down with Gerry Dick on Inside INdiana Business to talk about CarCheckup and what it offers to consumers. Watch Video
Press Release: CarCheckup brings peace of mind
to parents; solves the "check engine" riddle
"A newly launched Indiana company has introduced a device
that allows car owners to monitor the behavior of
inexperienced drivers, solve the riddle of why the "check engine"
light has come on and easily keep track of and
report business miles......" Download PDF
to parents; solves the "check engine" riddle
"A newly launched Indiana company has introduced a device
that allows car owners to monitor the behavior of
inexperienced drivers, solve the riddle of why the "check engine"
light has come on and easily keep track of and
report business miles......" Download PDF
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"I felt confident letting my
teenage son out on the
road knowing that
he knew I was making
sure he was being safe!" - B. Anne, Indiana"This little thing is a
life saver! It saved me
tons of money! It told me
that my gas cap wasn't
tightened all the way!
Saved me a trip to the
mechanic's shop!
Thanks!" - T. Green, California"I finally have some
confidence walking
into my mechanic's
shop!" - M. Rose, Ohio
