CarChief®
Vehicle Health Monitoring, Included on Every Eligible Frankman Vehicle
At Frankman Motor Company, we believe you should never pay for a service you don't need. That's why every eligible vehicle we sell (2008 and newer) comes with CarChief®, a smart monitoring system that integrates directly with your vehicle's OEM factory service intervals. It tells you exactly what your manufacturer says your car needs, exactly when it needs it. No opinions. No upsells. Just the right service at the right time. Your first year is included at no extra cost.
The Problem We're Solving
Too many shops recommend services based on gut feelings, upsell quotas, or generic mileage guesses. We think that's wrong. CarChief® integrates with your vehicle's OEM factory service schedule, the maintenance plan designed by the people who built your car. That means every recommendation is backed by your manufacturer, not a sales target.
of U.S. drivers think a mechanic has recommended unnecessary service. That stops here
of U.S. drivers have had negative service experiences. We're changing that
How CarChief® Works
Device Reads Your Owner's Manual
The CarChief® device is installed in your vehicle and integrates with your manufacturer's OEM service intervals, the exact maintenance schedule your vehicle was designed to follow.
→You Get Factory-Backed Alerts
When service is actually due based on your OEM schedule, CarChief® sends you a text and/or email. Every alert is tied to what your manufacturer says you need: nothing more, nothing less.
→We Service Only What You Need
Our service team receives the same factory-backed alert, so when you call or schedule, Scott and the techs know exactly what your vehicle needs, and that's all we'll ever recommend.
See CarChief® in Action
What CarChief® Does for You
OEM Service Interval Integration
CarChief® doesn't guess when you need service. It knows. The device reads your vehicle's factory service schedule and tracks intervals based on your actual mileage and driving conditions. You'll only ever be told to service what your manufacturer designed.
Alerts You Can Trust
When your vehicle actually needs service, CarChief® sends you a text and/or email with the specific maintenance item, straight from your OEM schedule. No vague "come in for an inspection." Just clear, factory-backed recommendations.
We Only Recommend What You Need
Our service team gets the same CarChief® alert you do. When you call to schedule, Scott and the technicians already know exactly what's due, and they'll never recommend a single service your manufacturer didn't call for.
Check Engine Light Decoded
When your check engine light comes on, CarChief® reads the exact diagnostic trouble code (DTC) and tells you and your dealer what it means. You can view the code yourself through the CarChief® online portal.
24/7 Vehicle Location
Access your vehicle's location around the clock through the CarChief® customer portal. Only you can see it. Your dealership cannot access your location data.
Online Customer Portal
Log in at portal.mycarchief.com to view your vehicle's diagnostic history, check engine codes, manage your account, and add additional vehicles or users.
"I don't want my customers getting sold services they don't need. CarChief® integrates with your manufacturer's service intervals so you buy every service you need, and not a single unnecessary one."
Cole Frankman, Owner
Simple, One-Time Pricing
No recurring fees. No subscriptions. No games. Just one payment and you're covered.
1 Year
Included Free- Real-time diagnostics
- Text & email alerts
- Check engine light decoding
- 24/7 vehicle location
- Online customer portal
3 Years
Most Popular- Everything in 1-Year plan
- 3 full years of coverage
- ~$0.46/day for peace of mind
- Transferable to new vehicle ($200 fee)
5 Years
Best Value- Everything in 1-Year plan
- 5 full years of coverage
- ~$0.38/day for peace of mind
- Transferable to new vehicle ($200 fee)
Need Service? Our Team Is Ready.
When CarChief® tells you it's time, our service center is ready to go: 8+ ASE Certified Master Technicians, 7 loaner vans, and a free shuttle. Visit our Service Center page →
CarChief® FAQs
Service Phone
Location
26874 SD Highway 11, Sioux Falls, SD