Get a Diagnosis on your Car’s “Check Engine” Light with SmartScan™

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Displays codes used to diagnose and fix problems
• Diagnose problems instantly, whether at home, in a parking lot or on the side of the road
• Easy-to-read LED screen displays the fault
• Urgency Indicators display seriousness of the problem

Towson, Md. – It’s every car owner’s worst nightmare, driving along when all of a sudden the “Check Engine” light comes on and you have no idea what it means.

Black & Decker’s new SmartScan is every car owner’s dream. When the “Check Engine” light comes on, this self-diagnostic tool displays the same information stored in a car’s computer that a mechanic uses to diagnose and fix problems.

Without the SmartScan, when the “Check Engine” light comes on should you head for the nearest service station or call AAA before your car breaks down and leaves you stranded? Or is it something that can be safely ignored until you get home?

The SmartScan answers these questions instantly, whether at home, in a parking lot or on the side of the road.

When the “Check Engine” light comes on, for cars manufactured after 1995, insert the SmartScan in the OBDII port near the steering wheel column. The easy-to-read LED screen displays the fault code – the same information a mechanic will see – for why the “Check Engine” light illuminated.

The SmartScan is sold with a reference manual of the fault codes which easily stores in the glove compartment. Or go online at www.blackanddecker.com to display the fault code definition.

Urgency Indicators also display how serious the problem is. Arrow pointing to green bar indicates the car’s computer is not reporting a problem, and the Smart Scan has the ability to turn off the “Check Engine” light. Arrow pointing to yellow bar indicates the car should be looked at in the next five days. Arrow pointing to amber bar indicates a mechanic should see the car soon before further damage can occur. Arrow pointing to red bar indicates an immediate repair is needed

The SmartScan catches minor problems before they become big – and expensive. Visit a mechanic armed with knowledge about what is wrong, including which parts might be affected, and don’t be charged for unnecessary repairs. If buying a used car, evaluate the overall condition of the car before purchasing.

The SmartScan is supported by a 1-800 support line, and unlimited use of the SmartScan Website for checking fault codes is included. The SmartScan can be updated from www.blackanddecker.com with new codes using the USB port (USB cord sold separately).

About Black & Decker
Since 1910, Black & Decker has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, accessories, outdoor yard care equipment, home cleaning products, automotive and lighting products, hardware and other home improvement products. The inventor of the first portable electric drill with pistol grip and trigger switch, Black & Decker has evolved from a small machine shop in Baltimore, Maryland to a global manufacturing and marketing powerhouse with a broad line of quality products used in and around the home and for commercial applications. When users need to get work done, they trust Black & Decker for the products that will do the job efficiently and reliably. For more information on Black & Decker’s extensive line of products, visit www.blackanddecker.com or follow Black & Decker on Facebook and Twitter.

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