FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 24. 2008

SAN MATEO, Calif. – The Friday following Thanksgiving is usually one of the busiest shopping days of the year. In the past, consumers have waited in early lineups to purchase high ticket gadgets and computers. However, due to disaster on Wall Street and a major US credit crisis, American families are looking for new ways to save on their holiday purchases.

In the last 3 months online repair resource FixYa has seen a ten per cent increase in traffic per month. FixYa’s (http://fixya.com/) 10 million members and visitors share, learn and connect to save items that might otherwise have to be replaced.

“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!”

With more than 1 million tips on more than 6000 brands of appliances, electronics, computers and cars, FixYa empowers individuals to reclaim, refurbish and repair their belongings. Members register to organize receipts, extend warranties, access manuals and help others by becoming experts.

FixYa 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.

“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 are losing so much, I am happy FixYa can help people make ends meet.”

The public can register for FixYa at http://fixya.com/ or they can view more information about the company at http://blog.fixya.com.

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ABOUT FIXYA: FixYa is a community of 10 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. http://fixya.com