Carchex

CARCHEX
LLC
Industry Automotive
Founded 1999
Headquarters Baltimore, Maryland
Website http://www.carchex.com

CARCHEX is a Baltimore, Maryland-based company that provides extended auto warranties and Mobile Vehicle Inspections.

History

CARCHEX was founded in 1999 as a provider of pre-purchase vehicle inspections. In 2003, the company was purchased by Jason Goldsmith, a Baltimore-based entrepreneur and founder of TheLoanPage.com. Shortly afterward, CARCHEX expanded its vehicle inspection service to all 50 states by partnering with a nationwide network of ASE-certified mechanics.[1]

In 2004, CARCHEX added a second consumer assurance product to its business by offering vehicle service contracts (VSCs), also known as extended warranties. The company expanded the service in 2007 as a warranty remarketing program conducted on behalf of dealership groups such as MileOne.[2] The company has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.[3]

In 2014, CARCHEX announced a partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). As part of the partnership, CARCHEX donated $20,000 to the organization to help prevent underage drinking and eliminate drunk driving.[4]

Awards

CARCHEX was named one of the "Baltimore Sun Top Workplaces" for 2014.[5]

CARCHEX was named one of the "Baltimore Sun Top Workplaces" for 2013. [6]

CARCHEX was named one of the "Baltimore Sun Top Workplaces" for 2012.[7]

CARCHEX was named one of the "Baltimore Sun Top Workplaces" for 2011.[8]

CARCHEX CEO Jason Goldsmith received the 2008 Maryland Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Terry, Robert J. (30 August 2004). "Armed with VC, Baltimore startup fighting auto fraud". Baltimore Business Journal. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
  2. ↑ Clark Geist, Laura (10 December 2007). "Program gives dealers 2nd shot at service contract sales". Trade Publication. Automotive News. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
  3. ↑ "BBB Business Review (Beta)". Review. Better Business Bureau. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
  4. ↑ "MADD - CARCHEX". Press Release. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  5. ↑ http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/jobs/topworkplaces-2014/bal-bal-baltimore-100-top-workplaces-small-20141201-photogallery.html
  6. ↑ http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bal-baltimore-suns-100-top-workplaces-rankings-for-2013-20141201-htmlstory.html
  7. ↑ http://www.topworkplaces.com/frontend.php/regional-list/list/baltimoresun
  8. ↑ http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/jobs/topworkplaces/bal-2011-top-employers-table,0,3025340.htmlpage
  9. ↑ "CARCHEX CEO Jason Goldsmith a Winner in Maryland Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2008 Awards Competition". Press Release. 28 June 2008. Retrieved 13 June 2011.

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