Buyer Down: Online DIY Repair Replaces Product Purchase

SAN MATEO, Calif. – A year ago, DIY repair was just another way families could "go green". Today, when thousands of Americans struggle to keep their homes and jobs, DIY repair site FixYa is fast becoming the internet's most popular money saving site. nnMore than 9 million members and visitors share, learn and connect to reclaim, refurbish and repair their belongings. With more than 1 million tips on more than 6000 brands of appliances, electronics, computers and cars, FixYa helps families save items that might otherwise require costly replacement. n n"I figured, why not save some bucks and just move my husband's dying PC into a larger case?" Says Monica McWilliams, FixYa user. "FixYa provided the manual for the motherboard that allowed me to get all the wires sorted out and get the machine booted up on the first try!"nnMembers register to organize receipts, extend warranties, access manuals and help others by becoming experts. n nFixYa also offers a paid option where community members who require immediate assistance pay a small fee to interact with experts via instant message or telephone. A percentage of the fee is given to the premium assistance expert who best solves a member's problem. For this reason, many of FixYa's members are becoming experts in an effort to earn additional income from home. nn"I started this company with the intent to help folks get the advice they need," Says Yaniv Bensadon, CEO of FixYa, "In a time when so many people are losing so much, I am happy FixYa can help people make ends meet."n nThe public can register for FixYa at fixya.com or they can view more information about the company at blog.fixya.com. nn###n nABOUT FIXYA: FixYa is a community of 9 million members and visitors, who share, learn and connect over tech and consumer support tips. Rather than depending solely on manufacturers for answers, our community shares real world experience and practical advice. From fixing cars, to cameras, to iPhones, FixYa's community members are part of a DIY revolution that helps empower techies, tinkerers and hobbyists across the globe.nn