CARCHEX is a Baltimore, Maryland-based company that provides extended auto warranties and Mobile Vehicle Inspections.
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| Company type | LLC |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Website | http://www.carchex.com |
History
editCARCHEX 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
editCARCHEX 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
edit- ^ Terry, Robert J. (30 August 2004). "Armed with VC, Baltimore startup fighting auto fraud". Baltimore Business Journal. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
- ^ Clark Geist, Laura (10 December 2007). "Program gives dealers 2nd shot at service contract sales". Trade Publication. Automotive News. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
- ^ "BBB Business Review (Beta)". Review. Better Business Bureau. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
- ^ "MADD - CARCHEX". Press Release. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ "Baltimore's top small employers for 2014".
- ^ "Baltimore Sun's 100 Top Workplaces Rankings for 2013".
- ^ "The Baltimore Sun Top Workplaces 2011 List - Top Workplaces - Workplaces as reviewed by employees". www.topworkplaces.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-04.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-11-03. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "CARCHEX CEO Jason Goldsmith a Winner in Maryland Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2008 Awards Competition". Press Release. 28 June 2008. Archived from the original on September 3, 2008. Retrieved 13 June 2011.