The Solution
Bridging the data gap between vehicles and their owners
“The current car care ecosystem was built to support a different generation of vehicles and a different generation of drivers,” explains Roberto Cialdella, Marketing Director at Vehicle Mind. “The relative lack of modern digital tools makes it hard for both drivers and repair shops. We want to support both vehicle owners and the automotive aftermarket by offering a revolutionary set of products and services to help modernize the industry.”
The Vehicle Mind Hub offers an opportunity to bring an aging passenger fleet to parity with current vehicles in terms of onboard telematics capability. This all-in-one service gives any car a voice to communicate potential issues before they become emergencies.
The device plugs into a car’s OBD-II port and communicates with the Vehicle Mind smartphone app using its own 4G/LTE connection, providing status and diagnostics at a glance, making maintenance more convenient for car owners, and helping older cars to operate in a more environmentally-friendly way.
With Vehicle Mind installed, users can:
● Receive proactive insights to keep their cars healthy
● Get plain-English explanations for technical trouble codes
● Understand the severity of check engine light diagnostics
● Get safety alerts based on GPS location tracking
● Get alerts when a parked vehicle moves, gets towed (i.e. to locate the car), or leaves a geofenced area
● Coordinate safety alerts for engine issues, battery status, towing, and impact detection
● Log trips and create expense reports
● Access roadside assistance and a mechanic hotline for advice
In addition, the app equips drivers with digital maintenance tools such as service timeline tracking, automated reminders, and even driving scores to keep vehicles in ideal shape.
“The key benefit to using Vehicle Mind is seeing your car’s status in the palm of your hand,” says Cialdella. “You’re up to date on fuel level, battery power, and engine status. You don’t need to be in your car to see how it’s doing and when maintenance is needed.”