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How a Simple Car Gadget saved me $2,300!

Richard N.

September 9, 2024

Stacks of $100 bills next to a BLCKTEC telematics device.

Have you ever taken your car to the mechanic, only to be hit with a huge repair bill that just didn’t add up?

That’s exactly what happened to my wife, until we used a small gadget that ended up helping us save thousands!

"Imagine having a tool that detects hidden car issues before they turn into expensive repairs."

Smartphone displaying predicted vehicle repairs, paired with a Blocktec Telematics device in the foreground.

How We Saved $2,300 in Less Than 5 Minutes...

I was elbow-deep in fixing a leaky faucet when my phone rang. It was my wife, and I could tell from her voice she was panicking.

"You're not going to believe this," she said, her voice shaky.

"The mechanic says it'll cost $2,800 to replace the transmission!"

I nearly dropped my wrench.

“What?! $2,800 for what? There’s no way that’s right—your car hasn’t even been acting that bad.”

She sighed.

“I know... It’s just been a little off, but I thought it was just a minor issue. What should I do?”

“Bring the car home. Right now,” I told her, trying to stay calm.

“Let me take a look.”

The $2,800 Shock

Fifteen minutes later, she pulled into the driveway, still stressed.

I grabbed our BLCKTEC 430 OBD2 scanner, the one we’d bought a few months ago, thinking it might come in handy one day.

That day had come.

“Let’s see what’s really going on,” I said, plugging the scanner into her car’s diagnostic port.

In less than a minute, the BLCKTEC flashed a code on my phone: P0715—Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction.

I quickly looked it up, and sure enough, it was a minor sensor issue, not the catastrophic transmission failure the mechanic was claiming.

No $2,800 transmission replacement. Just a small fix.

I looked up at my wife.

“Well, it looks like we need to confront our mechanic about this…”

Armed with the Truth

Hand holding a car diagnostic device promoting savings on car repairs.

A Lesson Learned

Ever since that day, I’ve made sure my wife knows exactly how to use the BLCKTEC 430 herself.

Now, she checks her car every time she goes to the mechanic. No more guessing. No more taking someone’s word for it.

And definitely, no more getting ripped off.

“This little device,” I often tell my friends, holding up the scanner, “has saved us thousands. It’s worth every penny.”

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What I Love About BLCKTEC

It works just like the pro scanners your mechanic uses—only without the bulk or the outrageous price tag. Plus, it puts the power back in your hands with extra features your mechanic doesn’t offer.

Mechanic’s

Pro Scanner

Works on all gas cars made after 1995

Clear your check engine light (with 1 tap)

Clear your check engine light

Accurately diagnoses 20,000+ car problems

Accurately diagnoses 7,000+ car problems

Explains car problems in simple terms

Have to interpret confusing error codes

Gives you an accurate repair cost estimate so you never overpay

Mechanics will still charge you up to $300 to diagnose your check engine light

Maintenance reminders to help you avoid unneeded repairs

No support for maintenance reminders

Predict future issues before they happen

Only shows current issues

Cost: ~~$89.99~~

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Cost: $2,000+

How does it work?

Step 1: Plug your BLCKTEC scanner into your car.

‍Step 2: Open the Repair Solutions 2 app on your Android or Apple smartphone.

Step 3: Scan your vehicle and receive diagnostics information straight to your phone.

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Real Reviews from Real Customers

See what other drivers have to say about the BLCKTEC Scanner.

Saved Me Hundreds by Exposing a Simple Fix

"This device saved me from a huge repair bill! My car was stalling, and the mechanic suggested a $700 fuel system overhaul. Before agreeing, I used the BLCKTEC 430 and found out it was just a blocked fuel filter. I had it replaced for $30, saving myself hundreds!"

- Anthony K.

Exposes Unnecessary Repairs

"My local mechanic quoted me on a bunch of repairs that I thought was unnecessary. That's when I decided to try the BLCKTEC 430. It confirmed the problem was the wheel speed sensor. Armed with that info, I only paid for the part and labor. Everyone should have this tool!"

- John P.

Took the Stress Out of My Check Engine Light!

"When my check engine light came on, I was worried and stressed out! The BLCKTEC scanner revealed it was just a minor issue. Knowing it wasn’t serious made me feel relieved, and I went to the mechanic confident I wouldn’t be overcharged."

- Jonny C.